ABS GMC SIERRA 2024 User Guide

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standard/default mode. There is no
persistent indicator in the instrument cluster
for this mode.
6Snow/Ice Mode :Snow/Ice Mode
improves vehicle acceleration on snow and
ice covered roads. When active, Snow/Ice
Mode will adjust acceleration to optimize
traction on slippery surfaces. This can
compromise the acceleration on dry asphalt.
This feature is not intended for use when
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow,
or gravel. If the vehicle becomes stuck, see If
the Vehicle Is Stuck 0209.
7Off-Road Mode : Use this mode for
off-road recreational driving. Off-Road Mode
should be used to improve driving at
moderate speeds, on grass, gravel, dirt,
unpaved roads, or snow-covered roads. The
accelerator pedal is tuned for off-road use.
This mode modifies pedal mapping,
transmission shift pattern, Antilock Brake
System (ABS), StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), and Traction Control System
(TCS) performance.
For more information on off-road driving see
Off-Road Driving 0203.
_Tow/Haul Mode : Use this mode
when hauling heavy loads to provide
increased performance and vehicle control.
Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission
shift pattern, trailer sway, and steering.
If the vehicle is turned off with Tow/Haul
Mode active and then restarted within four
hours or less, Tow/Haul will remain active.
Otherwise, the vehicle will start in
Normal Mode.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, exhaust
braking is automatically activated when
Tow/Haul Mode is selected. It maintains
vehicle speed by automatically
implementing a shift pattern that uses the
engine and the transmission to slow the
vehicle. The system will command
downshifts and use the turbocharger on the
engine to reduce vehicle speed when the
brake is applied. The normal tow/haul shift
pattern will return once the vehicle is on a
low grade or when the accelerator pedal is
pressed.
While in the Electronic Range Select (ERS)
Mode, grade breaking is deactivated,
allowing the driver to select a range and
limiting the highest gear available. See
Manual Mode 0226. For more information on trailer weight
specifications, see
Towing Equipment 0284.
Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give
more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most
of the time, but when traction is low, this
feature will allow the rear wheel with the
most traction to move the vehicle.
Cruise Control
If equipped, cruise control allows the vehicle
to maintain a set speed of 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without active
acceleration. Cruise control does not work at
speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
{Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady
speed. Do not use cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
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Parking on Hills
{Warning
To prevent serious injury or death,
always park your vehicle and trailer on a
level surface when possible.
When parking your vehicle and your trailer
on a hill: 1. Press and hold the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park). Turn the wheels
toward the curb if facing downhill or
into traffic if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal to allow the chocks to absorb the load of
the trailer.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
.Start the engine.
.Shift into a gear.
.Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Launching and Retrieving a Boat
Backing the Trailer into the Water
{Warning
.Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle before backing onto the sloped
part of the ramp. Lower the driver and
passenger side windows before
backing onto the ramp. This will
provide a means of escape in the
unlikely event the vehicle slides into
the water.
.If the boat launch surface is slippery,
have the driver remain in the vehicle
with the brake pedal applied while the
boat is being launched. The boat
launch can be especially slippery at
low tide when part of the ramp was
previously submerged at high tide. Do
not back onto the ramp to launch the
boat if you are not sure the vehicle
can maintain traction.
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Warning (Continued)
.Do not move the vehicle if someone is
in the path of the trailer. Some parts
of the trailer might be underwater and
not visible to people who are assisting
in launching the boat.
Disconnect the trailer wiring before backing
the trailer into the water to prevent damage
to the electrical circuits. Reconnect the
wiring to the trailer after removing the
trailer from the water. If the trailer has
electric brakes that can function when the
trailer is submerged, it might help to leave
the electrical trailer connector attached to
maintain trailer brake functionality while on
the boat ramp.
To back the trailer into the water: 1. If equipped, place the vehicle in Four-Wheel Drive High or Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive.
2. Slowly back down the boat ramp until the boat is floating, but no further than
necessary.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park).
4. Have someone place chocks under the front wheels of the vehicle.

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5. Gradually release the brake pedal toallow the chocks to absorb the load of
the trailer.
6. Reapply the brake pedal. Then, apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park).
7. Release the brake pedal.
Pulling the Trailer from the Water
To pull the trailer out of the water: 1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine and shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Let up on the brake pedal.
5. Drive slowly until the tires are clear of the chocks.
6. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
7. Slowly pull the trailer from the water.
8. Once the vehicle and trailer have been driven from the sloped part of the boat
ramp, the vehicle can be shifted from
four-wheel-drive high. Shift into the drive
mode that is appropriate for the road
conditions.Caution
If the vehicle tires begin to spin and the
vehicle begins to slide toward the water,
remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and apply the brake pedal. Seek
help to have the vehicle towed up
the ramp.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when
used to tow trailers. See Maintenance
Schedule 0394. It is especially important to
check the engine oil, axle lubricant, belts,
cooling system, and brake system before
and during each trip.
Check periodically to see that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating conditions.
See Engine Overheating 0321.
Trailer Towing
If equipped with a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can damage
the vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by the vehicle warranty. To
tow a trailer correctly, follow the
directions in this section and see your
dealer for important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Trailering is different than just driving the
vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, acceleration, braking, and
durability. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are important
for your safety and that of your passengers.
Read this section carefully before pulling a
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installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it can
spill on the engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level,
the brake warning light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0124.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0394.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0398.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake fluid
could result in damage to the brake
system. This could result in the loss of
braking leading to a possible injury.
Always use the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash off any
painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the cap
and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on
the original battery label when a new
battery is needed. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0313 for battery location.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. Always wear
eye protection. See Jump Starting - North
America 0376 for tips on working around
a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down.

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Rear Position
{Warning
If equipped, use a jack lift head adapter
on the front jacking position only. Never
use the adapter on the rear jacking
position. The adapter is not designed to
function on the rear lift point. Using the
adapter on the rear jacking position could
result in damage to the vehicle or
personal injury.
5. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, position the jack under the rear
axle between the spring anchor and the
shock absorber bracket. If a snow plow has been added to the
front of the vehicle, lower the snow
plow fully before raising the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack head is
positioned so that the rear axle is resting
securely between the grooves that are
on the jack head.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted
on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, you could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To
help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
{Warning
The jack has a feature to limit its travel
to prevent overextension. When the
height limit is reached, an increase in
resistance if felt when attempting to
raise the jack farther. Raising the jack
past the height limit can damage the jack
pin and cause the jack to lock into an
overextended position or not lower fully.
Do not attempt to force the jack higher
once the height limit is reached.
6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire to fit under the
wheel well.

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Caution
Do not tow this vehicle with two wheels
on the ground, or vehicle damage could
occur. This damage would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Dolly towing this vehicle is not allowed with
either the front or the rear tires on the
ground for two-wheel drive or four-wheel
drive, regardless of transfer case.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a
de-icing agent only when absolutely
necessary, and have the locks greased after
using. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0398.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it
often and out of direct sunlight.
{Warning
Do not power wash any part of the
vehicle’s interior, including the vinyl floor
covering. This could damage safety and
other systems in the vehicle, which
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning products can
be obtained from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate disposal of
any vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes closer
than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the
vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding
8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 196
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 68 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 67
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 73
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 73
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alert Lane Change (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 161
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . 177, 179

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Lamps (cont'd)Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 152
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lane
Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 91
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Lights (cont'd)
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lock Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50