ignition GMC SIERRA 2021 Get To Know Guide
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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
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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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TRAILERINGF
PROGRADE TRAILERING SYSTEMF
The in-vehicle trailering app on the info-
tainment screen allows customized trailer
profiles with a variety of helpful towing
assistance features, including a hitching
and setup checklist, trailer tire pressure and
temperature monitoring
F, trailer light test-
ing, Jack-Knife Alert, trailer length indicator,
trailer theft detection and more. Trailering
App information also is available with the
myGMC mobile app.
Note: The Trailering App will monitor trailer presence, even while the vehicle is off, by periodically
checking the trailer lighting circuits. On trailers equipped with LED lights, these periodic checks may
cause the trailer lights to flash. This flashing will become more frequent if Theft Alert is enabled.
HITCH AREA LIGHTING
Press the Cargo Lamp button on the left side of the instrument panel to turn
the cargo bed lamp or conventional 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.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC)F
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the
power output, or Trailer Gain, to the trailer
brakes. The control panel is on the center
of the instrument panel. ITBC information
is displayed on the ITBC page on the Driver
Information Center.
Squeeze the control together (right s ide does not move) to manually apply the
trailer brakes.
Adjust the Trailer Gain by pressing the +/– adjustment buttons. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TRUCK TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
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.
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode, the Tire Fill Alert will provide visual and
audible alerts to help with 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.
Note: Refer to your Owner’s Manual for accessory trailer tire pressure monitoring system
information.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.