tow bar GMC SIERRA DENALI 2005 Owners Manual

Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”
(towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).
Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of
its wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be
towed, seeTowing Your Vehicle on page 4-51.Notice:Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of
its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain
components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if
any of its wheels will be on the ground.
Trailer Recommendations
You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for
your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer
attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or
GAWR. If you are using a weight-distributing hitch,
weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place.
You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the
weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the
correct hitch and trailer brakes.
For more information, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-52.
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J
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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