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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
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Instruments and Controls 107
on the windshield and controls the
frequency of the windshield wiper based on
the current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear of
debris to allow for best system performance.
To turn the Rain Sense feature on or off, see
“Rain Sense Wipers”under Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Rain
Sense > Enable/Disable.
If Rain Sense is enabled in Settings, turning
the wiper lever to INT will activate Rain
Sense.
Front Surround Vision Camera Wash
If equipped, pressLon the windshield
wiper lever to spray washer fluid on the
front surround vision camera lens. See
Surround Vision System 0254.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, Electronic Stability
Control (ESC), and vehicle speed information.
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0183 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0181.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug
in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone
or MP3 player.
Rear of Front Center Console
The vehicle has one accessory power outlet
under the climate control system and one
accessory power outlet on the rear of the
center console, if equipped, or on the rear of
the bench seat, if equipped.
Lift the cover to access and replace when
not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the outlets.
Do not leave electrical equipment
plugged in when the vehicle is not in use
because the vehicle could catch fire and
cause injury or death.

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Infotainment System 153
Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Overview (Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Overview (Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Radio
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . . . . 161
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 163
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . 163
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . 164
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . 165
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . 168
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phonefor Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Settings
Settings (Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Settings (Uplevel Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Introduction
Read the following pages to become familiar
with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too
long or too often while using any
infotainment feature can cause a crash.
You or others could be injured or killed.
Do not give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving. Limit
your glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use voice
commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid distraction
by disabling some features when driving.
These features may gray out when they are
unavailable. Many infotainment features are
also available through the instrument cluster
and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.

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Infotainment System 163
lines interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble on the
radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in
and out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band roof antenna may be used
for radio, navigation, and other
communication systems, depending on the
equipped options. To ensure clear reception,
keep the antenna clear of obstructions, suchas snow and ice. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, or a roof loaded
with cargo, reception may be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
When using media devices such as USB and
mobile devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could contain files
that affect system operation or performance
and should be avoided.
USB Port
The vehicle may be equipped with multiple
USB ports. Ports may also be used for
charging. Music may be played from a
connected USB device.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
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the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
USB Audio
To play music via USB:
1. On the audio now playing page, touch source and select USB.
2. If there is no device connected, follow the screen prompts to connect the
device.
3. Supported media content will appear on the display.
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0171 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0170 for help pairing
a device.

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Driving and Operating 217
near a strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless Access system.
SeeRemote Key Operation 015.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be
on and the brake pedal must be applied.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the vehicle will
turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
will remain active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0220.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the vehicle
will return to accessory mode and display
the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the vehicle will turn off. The vehicle may have an electric steering
column lock. The lock is activated when the
ignition is turned off and driver door is
opened. A sound may be heard as the lock
actuates or releases. The steering column
lock may not release with the wheels turned
off center. If this happens, the vehicle may
not start. Move the steering wheel from left
to right while attempting to start the
vehicle. If this does not work, the vehicle
needs service.
Unless an emergency exists, do not turn the
engine off when the vehicle is moving. This
will cause a loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP button for
longer than two seconds, or press twice
in five seconds.
2. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force. 3. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can
be done while the vehicle is moving.
After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply
the brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
4. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and make sure engine is off.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) to
turn the vehicle off.
5. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0234.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
Accessory Mode (Amber Indicator Light) :
This mode allows some electrical accessories
to be used when the engine is off.
With the vehicle off, pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button one time without the
brake pedal applied will place the vehicle in
accessory mode.

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Index 425
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 196
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 68 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 67
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 73
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 73
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alert Lane Change (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 161
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . 177, 179