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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
432 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued)be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case
to N (Neutral).
To dinghy tow:
1. Position the vehicle being
towed behind the tow vehicle,
facing forward and on a level
surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle
being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and
start the engine.
4. Shift the transfer case to
N (Neutral). See “ Shifting into
N (Neutral) ” under Four-Wheel
Drive 0 272 . Check that the
vehicle is in N (Neutral) by
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be no
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
5. Turn the engine off. CautionFailure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage
to the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the negative
battery cable at the battery and
secure the nut and bolt. Cover
the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the
negative battery terminal.
7. Shift the transmission to
P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur.
8. Move the steering wheel to
make sure the steering column
is unlocked. 9. With a foot on the brake pedal,
release the parking brake.
Keep the ignition key in the
towed vehicle in ACC/
ACCESSORY to prevent the
steering column from locking.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle:
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake, then
shift the transmission to
P (Park), and turn the ignition
key off.
3. Connect the battery.
4. Apply the brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off. Shift the transfer
case out of N (Neutral) to
Two-Wheel Drive High. See
“ Shifting out of N (Neutral) ”
under Four-Wheel Drive 0 272 .
See your dealer if the transfer
case cannot be shifted out of
N (Neutral).

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
480 OnStar Press
= to:
.
Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
.
Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
.
Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
.
Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
.
Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Q to connect to an
Advisor to:
.
Verify account information or
update contact information. .
Get driving directions.
.
Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
.
Receive Roadside Assistance.
.
Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
> to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available
24/7 to:
.
Get help for an emergency.
.
Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
.
Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
> for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
484 OnStar 3. Say the entire number without
pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the
area code. System responds:
“ OK, calling. ”
Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ Call. Please say the name or
number to call. ”
3. Say “ 911 ” without pausing.
System responds: “ 911. ”
4. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ OK, dialing 911. ”
Retrieve My Number 1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ My number. ” System
responds: “ Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is, ”
then says the number. End a Call Press
= . System responds: “ Call
ended. ”
Verify Minutes and Expiration Press
= and say “ Minutes ” then
“ Verify ” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle ’ s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
way to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and
data rates may apply.
Includes:
.
Diagnostic Alerts: Set
preferences to receive real-time
e-mails, texts, or monthly
reports of the vehicle ’ s health.
Or press
Q to have an Advisor
initiate a remote diagnostic
report. .
Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with
key vehicle components, such
as the battery, fuel system,
or starter system. Alerts for
potential issues appear on the
infotainment display. Proactive
Alerts are designed to help
predict specific types of issues
based on information collected
from the vehicle. Other factors
may affect vehicle performance.
Not all issues will deliver alerts.
In some cases, a dealer service
check may be required to
confirm the accuracy of the
alerts.
.
Dealer Maintenance Notification:
Have the vehicle notify your
preferred dealer when it is time
for maintenance. Your dealer will
then contact you to set up an
appointment.
To begin, press
Q to speak to an
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-11349177) - 2018 - CRC - 10/17/17
Index 499Parking (cont'd)
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 264
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 289
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 86
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 343
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Phone
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211, 213
Pickup Conversion to
Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Port
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 260 Power (cont'd)
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 74
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 477
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 471
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .343, 369, 426,
Back Cover
R Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 475
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 68
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 289
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Rearview Mirrors (cont'd)
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recognition
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 430
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 476
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476