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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keys (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 25
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 27
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 36 Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 37
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 43
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 44
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 44
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access)
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
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Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped, press and holdQon
the RKE transmitter for
approximately one second to
remotely fold the exterior mirrors.
Press and hold
Kon the RKE
transmitter for approximately
one second to unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 013 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless Access)
0 16.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0156.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
1REAR : Press to heat the
outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0179.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
the headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convex
mirror built into the upper and outer
corner of the driver outside mirror.
It can show objects that may be in
the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View

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1. When the approaching vehicleis a long distance away, the
image in the main mirror is
small and near the inboard
edge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets
larger and moves outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the image transitions
from the main mirror to the
blind spot mirror.
4. When the vehicle is in the blind zone, the image only appears
in the blind spot mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with
the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that theside of the vehicle can just be
seen and the blind spot mirror
has an unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or before changing a lane, look at
the main driver/passenger side
mirror to observe traffic in the
adjacent lane, behind your
vehicle. Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle in the blind
zone. Then, glance over your
shoulder to double check
before moving slowly into the
adjacent lane.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0156.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare from
the headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will
automatically reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started.

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Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
mirror provides a wide angle camera
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display.
Push the tab to turn it off. When off
the mirror is automatic dimming.
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of
the area behind the vehicle while
the display is off.
PressVto scroll through the
adjustment options.
Press
tanduto adjust the
settings using the indicators on the
mirror. The indicators will remain
visible for five seconds after the last
button activation, and the settings
will remain saved.
The adjustment options are:
. Brightness
.Zoom

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.Tilt
{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM)
has a limited view. Portions of the
road, vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only this
camera. Objects may appear
closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over
your shoulder when making lane
changes or merging. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage. Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a blue
screen and
3are displayed in
the mirror, and the display shuts off.
Also, push the tab as indicated to
return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may not
work properly or display a clear
image if:
. There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view. If needed,
push the tab to turn off the
display.

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.Subjected to strong light from
opposing lane traffic in the front
of the vehicle, such as
high-beam headlamps from
oncoming traffic.
Accessory Installations and
Vehicle Modifications
Do not install or place any object
around the front camera windshield
area that would obstruct the front
camera view.
Do not install objects on top of the
vehicle that overhang and obstruct
the front camera, such as a canoe,
kayak, or other items that can be
transported on the vehicle roof.
Do not modify the hood, headlamps,
or fog lamps, as this may limit the
camera’s ability to detect an object.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the
windshield behind the rearview
mirror can become blocked by
snow, ice, dirt, mud, or debris. This
area needs to be cleaned for ACC
to operate properly. The vehicle headlamps may need to
be cleaned due to dirt, snow, or ice.
Objects that are not illuminated
correctly may be difficult to detect.
If ACC will not operate, regular
cruise control may be available. See
“Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control”
previously
in this section. Always consider
driving conditions before using
either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle” under
Exterior Care 0429.Driver Assistance
Systems
This vehicle may have features that
work together to help avoid crashes
or reduce crash damage while
driving, backing, and parking. Read
this entire section before using
these systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These
systems do not replace the need
for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or feel
alerts or warnings provided by
these systems. Failure to use
proper care when driving may
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage. See Defensive Driving
0 187.
Under many conditions, these
systems will not: (Continued)

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.Front and rear bumpers and the
area below the bumpers
. Front grille and headlamps
. Front camera lens in the front
grille or near the front emblem
. Front side and rear side panels
. Outside of the windshield in front
of the rearview mirror
. Side camera lens on the bottom
of the outside mirrors
. Rear side corner bumpers
. Rear Vision Camera in the
tailgate handle
. Rear Camera Mirror and Cargo
View Camera in the Center
High-Mounted Stoplamp
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Surround Vision, Rear Park
Assist (RPA), Front Park Assist
(FPA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) may help the driver park or avoid objects. Always check around
the vehicle when parking or
backing.
The RVC, RPA, and Surround
Vision will not work properly if the
tailgate is down. If the tailgate is
down, do not use these systems.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle
in the infotainment display. The
previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return to the
previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or, while in D
(Drive), reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph). The
rear vision camera is in the tailgate
handle.
1. View Displayed by the Rear
Vision Camera
1. View Displayed by the RearVision Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper

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Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.
A warning triangle may display to
show that Rear Park Assist (RPA)
has detected an object. This triangle
changes from amber to red and
increases in size the closer the
object.
If equipped with Hitch View, see
“Surround Vision”following.
Surround Vision
If equipped the Surround Vision
system can display various views
surrounding the vehicle in the
infotainment display. See below for
camera view descriptions and more
information.
{Warning
The Surround Vision cameras
have blind spots and will not
display all objects near the
corners of the vehicle. Folding
outside mirrors that are out of
position may not display surround
view correctly. Always check
around the vehicle when parking
or backing.
1. Views Displayed by the
Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
1. Views Displayed by the Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the
cameras’ field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle.
Shown distances may be different
from actual distances. Do not
drive or park the vehicle using
only these camera(s). Always
check behind and around the
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the Trailering App. See
Trailering App0310. The
feature requires user
installation of an accessory
trailer camera on the rear
exterior surface of the
trailer per the accessory
trailer camera installation
instructions (see your
dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information).
To select, touch
Transparent Trailer View on
the infotainment display
when a camera view is
active. To access this view
when in a forward gear
above 12 km/h (8 mph),
touch CAMERA on the
infotainment display and
touch the Transparent
Trailer View icon. Touch X
to exit.
When the system is
calibrated and the trailer
position is known, one of
three views will be shown;
Transparent Trailer View,
Left Transparent Trailer
View or Right Transparent Trailer View. The
Transparent Trailer View is
shown when the position of
the trailer is relatively
straight behind the vehicle.
The Left or Right
Transparent Trailer View is
shown when the position of
the trailer is too far to the
left or right. When the
system is not calibrated or
trailer position is not known
the Transparent Trailer
Picture-in-Picture View will
be shown.
11. Rear Trailer View/Rear Side
View with Available
Articulation Functionality/
Picture-in-Picture Side View
.Rear Trailer View
provides a view of the
area behind the trailer.
the feature is available
when a trailer is
connected. The feature
requires user installation
of an accessory trailer
camera on the rear
exterior surface of the trailer per the accessory
trailer camera
installation instructions
(see your dealer for
accessory trailer
camera(s) and
information). To select,
touch Rear Trailer View/
Rear Side View with
Available Articulation
Functionality/
Picture-in-Pictue Side
View on the
infotainment display
when a camera view is
active. Each touch will
toggle through the Rear
Trailer View, Trailer Tow
Mirror View and Combo
View. To access this
view when in a forward
gear above 12 km/h
(8 mph), touch
CAMERA on the
infotainment display and
touch the Interior Rear
Trailer View/Rear Side
View with Available
Articulation
Functionality/

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Picture-in-Picture Side
View icon. Touch X
to exit.
. Rear Side View with
Available Articulation
Functionality provides a
rearward split view of
the left and right sides
of the vehicle and trailer.
When in a forward gear
the view well
automatically pan to
show more of the left or
right side based on the
position of the trailer.
The feature is available
when a trailer is
connected. To select,
touch Rear trailer View/
Rear Side View with
Available Articulation
Functionality/
Picture-in-Picture Side
View on the
infotainment display
when a camera view is
active. Each touch will
toggle through the Rear
Trailer View, trailer tow
Mirror view and Combo View. To access this
view when in a forward
gear above 12 km/h
(8 mph), Touch
CAMERA on the
infotainment display and
touch the Rear Trailer
View/Rear Side View
with Available
Articulation
Functionality/
Picture-in-Picture Side
icon. Touch X to exit.
. Provides a rearward
split view of the left and
right sides of the vehicle
and trailer with an
overlay view of the area
behind the trailer. The
feature is available
when a trailer is
connected. the feature
requires user installation
of an accessory trailer
camera on the rear
exterior surface of the
trailer per the accessory
trailer camera
installation instructions
(see your dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and
information). To select,
touch Rear Trailer View/
Rear Side View with
Available Articulation
Functionality/
Picture-in-Picture Side
view on the infotainment
display when a camera
view is active. Each
press of the button will
toggle through the Rear
Trailer View, Trailer Tow
mirror View and Combo
View. To access this
view when in a forward
gear above 12 km/h
(8 mph), touch
CAMERA on the
infotainment display and
touch the Rear Trailer
View/Rear Side View
with Available
Articulation
Functionality/
Picture-in-Picture Side
View icon. Touch X
to exit.