clock GMC SIERRA DENALI 2010 Owner's Manual

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as
follows:
1. You can remove thecoolant surge tank
pressure cap when the
cooling system,
including the coolant
surge tank pressure
cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that
to stop. A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixtureto the FULL COLD mark.
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7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, whichare under the hood near each headlamp assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with an
E8 Torx
®socket.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the
angle of the beam.
9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is
positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal
tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the
correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B)
shows the incorrect headlamp aim.
10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp.
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4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove itfrom the headlamp assembly and pull it
straight out.
5. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clips on the bulb socket. 6. Replace it with a new bulb socket.
7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb
socket.
8. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
9. Close the hood.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.
A. Cargo Lamp
B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb (CHMSL)
2. Remove the bulbs by turning socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out.
3. Install the bulbs by pushing the bulb straight in and turning clockwise.
4. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
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4. Press the release tab, if the vehicle has one, andturn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the taillamp housing. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the
socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it
clicks.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector.
3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb socket.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 3047 or 921
Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL), Cargo Lamp 912
Front Turn Signal Lamp, Sidemarker
Lamp and Parking Lamp 3157A
High-Beam Headlamp 9005
Low-Beam Headlamp H11
License Plate Lamp 168
Rear Turn Signal Lamp, Taillamp, and
Stoplamp 3047
Sidemarker Lamp 194
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
A. Wing Nut RetainingWheel Blocks
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining Bolt
D. Jack E. Jack Knob
F. Tool Kit and Jack Tools
G. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut The equipment you will need is located under the
passenger side second row seat. The spare tire is
located underneath the vehicle.
1. Fold the second row seat cushion up to access the jack and tools.
2. Release the jack (D) from its holder by turning the jack knob (E) on the jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head slightly.
3. Remove the wheel blocks (B) and the retaining bolt (C) by turning the wing nut (A)
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wing nut (G) used to retain the storage bag and tools. To remove it, turn it
counterclockwise.
Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench
to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.
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A. Spare Tire (ValveStem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 1. Open the spare tire hoist access hole cover on the
bumper and use the ignition key to remove the
spare tire lock. To remove the spare tire lock, insert
the ignition key, turn it clockwise and pull the lock
straight out.2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.
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3. Insert the hoist end(open end) (F) of the
extension through the
hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn
the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled
out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch, if the vehicle has one, may be
engaged causing the tire not to lower. See
Secondary Latch System on page 6‑97.5. Use the wheel wrenchwhich has a hook that
lets you pull the hoist
cable toward you to
assist in reaching the
spare tire.
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3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
{WARNING:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up 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 your 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.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the
frame behind the flat tire.
If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under
the rear axle between the spring anchor and the
shock absorber bracket.
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