keyless GMC SIERRA DENALI 2005 User Guide

KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW
If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this
message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs to be
replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-4. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons, if
equipped, will acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display. If your vehicle is not equipped with
the four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display.
LOW COOLANT LEVEL
If your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant level sensor,
this message will appear on the DIC if the engine coolant
level is low. Adding coolant will clear the message. See
Cooling System on page 5-29. Pressing any of the
four DIC buttons, if equipped, will acknowledge the
message and clear it from the DIC display. If your vehicle
is not equipped with the four DIC buttons, pressing the
trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message
and clear it from the DIC display.
Notice:Engine damage from running your engine
without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See
“Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”
in the Index for information on driving to a safe
place in an emergency.
OIL LIFE RESET
This message will appear on the display for about
10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil
message. See “Engine Oil Life System” underDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-43andEngine Oil on
page 5-14for more information.
OIL PRESSURE LOW
If low oil pressure levels occur, this message will be
displayed on the DIC and a chime will sound. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate
it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until
the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14for more information.
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Unlock Doors
Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS
appears in the display. To select your preference for
automatic unlocking, press the select button while
UNLOCK DOORS is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the
select button will scroll through the following choices:
UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default):All of the doors
will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK:The driver’s door will be
unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT:All of the doors
will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY:The doors will not be
unlocked automatically.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks, seeProgrammable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9.
Door Lock Delay
If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still
program the delayed locking feature. SeeDelayed
Locking on page 2-8for more information.When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the keyless entry transmitter and a door is open,
the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors
until ve seconds after the last door is closed.
Press the customization button until DOOR LOCK
DELAY appears in the display. To select your
preference for delayed locking, press the select button
while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
DOOR LOCK DELAY: OFF (default):The doors will
lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or
the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter.
DOOR LOCK DELAY: ON:The doors will not lock until
ve seconds after the last door is closed. You will
hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking
feature is in use. You can temporarily override delayed
locking by pressing the lock button on the door or
keyless entry transmitter a second time.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks, seeProgrammable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9.
This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
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Lock Feedback
Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK
appears in the display. To select your preference for
the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with
the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select
button while LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with the
lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter
and the horn will chirp the second time you press the
lock button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps will
ash each time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp the
second time you press the button with the lock symbol
on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no feedback
when locking the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
Unlock Feedback
Press the customization button until UNLOCK
FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your
preference for the feedback you will receive when
unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry
transmitter, press the select button while UNLOCK
FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select
button will scroll through the following choices:
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp the
second time you press the button with the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH:The parking lamps will
ash each time you press the button with the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the
horn will chirp the second time you press the unlock
button.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no feedback
when unlocking the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
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Headlamp Delay
Press the customization button until HEADLAMP
DELAY appears in the display. To select your
preference for how long the headlamps will stay on
when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button
while HEADLAMP DELAY is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (default)
HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC
HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC
HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF
The amount of time you choose will be the amount of
time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off
the vehicle. If you choose off, the headlamps will turn
off as soon as you turn off the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
Perimeter Lights
Press the customization button until PERIMETER
LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your
preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button
while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default):The headlamps
and back-up lamps will come on for 40 seconds, if
it is dark enough outside, when you unlock the vehicle
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF:The perimeter lights will
not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
Easy Exit Seat
Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT
appears in the display. To select your preference for
seat position exit, press the select button while
EASY EXIT SEAT is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the
select button will scroll through the following choices:
EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default):No seat exit
recall will occur.
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Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-57
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-18
Cargo........................................................3-18
Dome........................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-17
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Front Reading.............................................3-18
Puddle.......................................................3-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-29
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-33
Battery Warning..........................................3-31
Brake System Warning.................................3-32Light (cont.)
Cruise Control.............................................3-40
Highbeam On.............................................3-40
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-41
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Security.....................................................3-40
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-40
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Exit...........................................................3-17
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-41
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
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Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-75
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-41
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-51
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-61
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-40
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-28
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-28
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-95
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-44
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