engine GMC SIERRA 2021 Get To Know Guide
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Engine
Start/Stop Button
F
Cruise Control/ Forward Collision AlertF/Heated
Steering WheelF
Buttons
Electric Parking Brake
Switch
Power
Mirror
F/
Window Buttons Driver
Information Center
Controls
F/Voice
Recognition Buttons
Audio Volume
Control
(on back
of steering wheel)
Steering
Wheel
Adjustment Lever
(on steering column)
Audio Next/
Previous Favorite Station Controls (on back of
steering wheel)
Exterior/
Instrument
Panel/Cargo
Lamp Controls 4WD
Controls
F/
Traction Select Controls Turn Signal/
Windshield
Wipers Lever Range +/-
Gear Selection Buttons
(on shift lever)
Driver
Information Center
HUD ControlsF
(behind
steering wheel)
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Forward Collision Alert
Security
PARK Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake Service
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
Symbols
Gasoline model shown
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Read your Owner’s Manual to
learn about the information being
relayed by the lights, gauges and
indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your
Owner’s Manual.
Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat Buttons
F
Infotainment
System (8-inch* screen shown
F) Passenger’s Heated/
Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Infotainment System
Controls Climate
Controls
F
USB Ports/
Accessory Power Outlet/120-Volt Power Outlet
F
Integrated
Trailer Brake Control
F
Wireless
Charging Pad
F
Lane Keep AssistF/
Park AssistF/Auto Engine
Stop-Start Disable/Power Release Tailgate
F/
Hazard Warning Flashers Buttons
F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally
Traction Control-StabiliTrak Off/
Power Outlet
F/Hill
Descent ControlF/
Power WindowsF/
MultiPro Power Assist Steps
F Buttons
Vehicle Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder
AU TO 4WD Mode
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4F Optional equipment
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEMF
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)F
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and tailgate without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or purse.
The key fob must be within 3 feet of the tailgate or the door being unlocked.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press
again within 5 seconds to unlock all
doors and tailgate.
Press the button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors and tailgate.
Press the lower button on the tailgate to lower the standard tailgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the key fob removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors and tailgate immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
Lock
Press to lock all doors
and tailgate.
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door or all doors
and tailgate.
Remote Windows F
Press and hold the
Unlock button until the
windows are fully open. To enable, select
the Settings menu on the infotainment
screen. Go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Mirrors F
Press and hold the Lock/Unlock button
for 1 second to fold/unfold the power
mirrors. To enable, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps 3 times
Press and hold to activate the alarm.
Press again to cancel the alarm.
Power Release Tailgate F
Press twice to lower the tailgate.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the
Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
To cancel a remote start, press and hold
the button until the parking lamps turn off.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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STARTING THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, rotate the key clockwise to the Start position.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Shift to Park.
Push the key all the way in (1) and then rotate the key counter-clockwise to the Lock/Off position (2).
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE/ON
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then
press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to start the engine. The green button
indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the
key fob in the pocket in the center storage
compartment (under the bench seat) or center
console cupholders (bucket seats) to enable the
engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as
soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Pa rk and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine. The
green button indicator will turn off.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s
door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof
F until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will
illuminate. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for several seconds to
place the ignition in Service Mode to operate additional systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM (If EquIppEd)
2
1
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SET MEMORY POSITIONS
1. With the vehicle in Park, adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrorsF to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately pres s and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound. Use the button that
matches the Driver Information Center welcome message indicating driver 1 or 2 (key
fob 1 or 2).
To store a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps
using the
Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL POSITIONS
Press and hold button 1 or 2 or Exit
until the set position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be pro -
grammed to be recalled automatically
when the ignition is turned on/off (for exit
recall, the driver’s door must be opened).
To set the automatic recall options, go
to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position
> Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit
Memory.
POWER FRONT SEATSF
F Optional equipment
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving Engine Stop/Start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to
as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop,
if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read
AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the
engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer
will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimu m vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmiss ion is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop has reach ed the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the center of the instrument panel when the engine is run -
ning to disable the auto engine stop/start system. The button indicator will turn off.
The auto engine stop/start system is enabled each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
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VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATIONF
Some features can be turned on/off or cus tomized using the Settings menus on the infotainment screen. 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.
CLIMATE CONTROLS/VEHICLE CONTROLSF
AUTO
Driver’s Temp. Control/
Automatic
Operation
F
SYNC
Passenger’s Temp.
Control/Syncronize
passenger’s setting to driver’s setting
F
AC/ Air Conditioning/
Recirculation Mode Fan Speed/ On/Off
Air Delivery
Modes: Defog Vent Floor
MA X/REAR Defrost Mode/Rear
Window-Heated
Outside Mirror Defog
F
Park
Assist
On/Off
F
Lane Keep Assist
On/Off
F
Hill
Descent Control
On/Off
F
Power
Assist Steps
On/Off
F
$ Auto Engine Stop/Start Disable
On/Off Press to
lower the tailgate Cargo Box
Power Outlet On/Off
F
(Ignition
must be On)
Hazard
Warning
Flashers On/Off Traction
Control/
StabiliTrak On/Off
Dual automatic climate controlsF shown
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
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TRACTION SELECT MODES
The Traction Select (Driver Mode) settings automatically adjust various vehicle con-
trol systems based on driving preferences,
weather and road conditions. The modes
are displayed on the Driver Information
Center.
Rotate the control knob (A) to the right to select a mode. Modes may include:
Normal – Use for normal driving.
Sport – Use for enhanced responsiveness 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.
Tow/Haul – Rotate the knob to the left; use to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in stop-and-go traffic, rolling hills, or busy parking lots.
Terrain (4WD only) – Press the button for enhanced control in low-speed off-road conditions. The system automatically provides light vehicle braking to simulate engine vehicle braking. Only available with the single-speed transfer case when in4
4
2
.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Use the four-wheel drive buttons (B) on the
left side of the instrument panel to shift
into and out of four-wheel drive. The Driver
Informa tion Center dis plays the current status of the transfer case.
AUTO Automatic Four-Wheel Drive High
– Use when traction conditions vary for
automatic shifting between 2WD and 4WD.
Shift into this mode at any speed except
when shifting from4
4
2
.
44
2
Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most
streets and highways. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
4
4
2
.
4
4
2
Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road driving. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
44
2
.
44
2
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.
N Neutral – Use to dolly or dinghy tow the vehicle behind an RV. Neutral is not avail -
able 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
TRACTION SELECT SYSTEMF/FOUR-WHEEL DRIVEF
4WD Model shown
B
A
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required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your
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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/60,000 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.
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