tow GMC SIERRA CLASSIC 2007 Service Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 227.
B. Headlamp Controls. SeeHeadlamps on
page 221.
C. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 243.
D. Automatic Transfer Case/Electronic Transfer
Case/Traction Assist System (TAS). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 153andTraction
Assist System (TAS) on page 363.
E. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 214.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 245.
G. Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission
®
only) Button (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 140.
H. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 140orManual Transmission
Operation on page 149for manual
transmissions.
I. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Tow/Haul Mode on page 147.J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 289.
K. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 230,Dual Climate Control
System on page 231andDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 235.
L. Instrument Panel Fuse Block.Instrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 600.
M. Cargo Lamp Button. SeeCargo Lamp on
page 228.
N. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 479.
O. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on
page 265orAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 349.
P. Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 602.
Q. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake on
page 169.
R. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 213.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 214.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 215.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 216.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 216.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 217.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 217.
For information on the headlamps, seeHeadlamps
on page 221.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
for less than one second until the arrow starts
to ash. This will cause the turn signals to
automatically ash three times. It will ash six
times if tow-haul mode is active. Holding the turn
signal lever for more than one second will
cause the turn signals to ash until you release
the lever. The lever will return by itself when
it is released.
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An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash more quickly than normal, a signal
bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not
see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a
blown fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 600.Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a
mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ash
of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL
ON will also appear in the Driver Information
Control (DIC). To turn the chime and message off,
move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
53(Headlamp High/Low Beam
Changer):To change the headlamps from low to
high beam, push the lever toward the instrument
panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull
the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator light
on the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
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Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps
are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or
on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the
lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on
the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release
the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged
wiper blades may not clear the windshield well,
making it harder to see and drive safely. If the
blades do become damaged, install new blades or
blade inserts. For more information, seeWindshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 542.Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the band
to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let
go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want
more wipe cycles, hold the band on mist longer.
6(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a long
or short delay between wiping cycles. This can
be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The closer to the top
of the lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the
rst solid band past the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
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Windshield Washer
LQ(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top
of the multifunction lever. To spray washer uid on
the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will
clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Cruise Control
9(Off):Move the
switch to this position to
turn off the cruise
control system.
If your vehicle is has an Allison
®automatic
transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise
Grade Braking (Allison Transmission
®) under
Tow/Haul Mode on page 147for an explanation of
how cruise control interacts with the tap up/down
gear selection, tow/haul and grade braking
systems.
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The headlamp control has four positions:
9(Off):Turn the control to this position to turn
off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and
the automatic headlamps.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to activate the automatic headlamp mode.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Roof Marker Lamps (If the vehicle has them)
5(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.Switch the headlamps from high to low-beam by
pushing the turn signal/high-beam lever towards
the instrument panel.
A circuit breaker protects the headlamps. If you
have an electrical overload, the headlamps
will icker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring
checked right away if this happens.
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps
or parking lamps are manually turned on and
your ignition is off and a door is open. To disable
the chime, turn the light off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional DRL are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
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Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible to the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on the accessory power
plugs.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a front ashtray located near
the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the
door to open it.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
To remove the front ashtray, pull the ashtray
toward you. To replace the ashtray, place
the ashtray on the slides at the side of its location
in the instrument panel. To use the cigarette
lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it
is ready, the lighter will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
Fan Knob
The fan knob on the left side of the control panel
adjusts the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise, to increase or decrease
airow. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to the off
position.
9(Off):If the fan is off, outside air will still enter
the vehicle, and will be directed based on the
position of the mode knob. The temperature can
also be adjusted using the temperature knob.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you
select the temperature of the air owing into the
passenger area. Turn the knob clockwise
toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob
counterclockwise toward the blue area for
cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
H(Vent):This mode directs the air through the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air through the
oor outlets as well as the instrument panel
outlets. The ow can be divided between vent and
oor outlets depending upon where the knob is
placed between the settings.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air
through the oor outlets, and the rest of the air is
divided between the windshield defroster outlets
and the side window defroster outlets.
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Mode Control
To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets; then directs most
of the remaining air to the oor outlets. A little air
is directed toward the windshield and the side
window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with a little air directed to the
windshield and the side window outlets.
h(Recirculation):The recirculation mode is
used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle.
Use this mode to help prevent outside odors
and/or dust from entering your vehicle or to help
cool the air inside of your vehicle more quickly.
Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on
or off. The light on the recirculation button will
illuminate. Recirculation cannot be used in oor,
defog or defrost modes. An indicator on the button
will light up, ash three times and turn off when
recirculation is selected in these modes. The
air-conditioning compressor will also come on when
this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode
the windows may fog when the weather is cold and
damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or
defrost mode and increase fan speed.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven, in either miles (used in the
United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Engine Hour Meter Display
The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also
display the number of hours the engine has run.
To display the hour meter, turn the ignition
off, press and hold the reset button for at least
four seconds. The hour meter will be displayed for
up to 30 seconds, or until the ignition is turned
on. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 266
for more information.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your
vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip
odometer to zero.
Press the reset button, located on the instrument
panel cluster next to the trip odometer display,
to toggle between the trip odometer and the
regular odometer. Holding the reset button for
approximately one second while the trip odometer
is displayed will reset it.
To display the odometer reading with the ignition
off, press the reset button.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 266for
more information.
Tachometer
Your tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). See “Grade Braking
(Allison Transmission
®)” underTow/Haul Mode
on page 147for more information.
Notice:If you operate the engine with the
tachometer in the solid red area, your vehicle
could be damaged. The damages would
not be covered by your warranty. Do not
operate the engine in the solid red area.
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