Gmc 2011 Sierra Manuel d'utilisateur

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112011 GMC Sierra Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Pa

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-4 In BriefV. Power Outlets on page 5‑10.W. Climate Control Systems(with Air Conditioning) onpage 8‑1

Black plate (32,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side Shown, PassengerSide SimilarIf the vehicle has roof-rail airbagsf

Black plate (33,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33Frontal airbags may inflateat different crash speeds.For example:.If the vehi

Black plate (34,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and RestraintsThe vehicle may or may not haveseat‐mounted side impact androof-rail airbags.

Black plate (35,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-35How Does an AirbagRestrain?In moderate to severe frontalor near frontal colli

Black plate (36,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsAirbag inflation does not preventthe driver from seeing out of thewindshield

Black plate (37,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-37.The vehicle has a crash sensingand diagnostic module whichrecords informatio

Black plate (38,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and RestraintsThis switch should only be turnedto the off position if the person inthe righ

Black plate (39,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-39WARNING (Continued)of an airbag. In a crash, theairbag will not be able to in

Black plate (40,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-40 Seats and RestraintsUnited States Canada and MexicoTo turn the right front passengerairbag on aga

Black plate (41,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41United StatesCanada and MexicoThe words ON and OFF, or thesymbol for on and o

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-52 NOTES

Black plate (42,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-42 Seats and RestraintsA label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seatin the front

Black plate (43,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-43The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn on (may inflate)the right fro

Black plate (44,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-44 Seats and Restraints5. If, after reinstalling the childrestraint and restarting thevehicle, the o

Black plate (45,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-45Additional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thepasseng

Black plate (46,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-46 Seats and RestraintsServicing theAirbag-Equipped VehicleAirbags affect how the vehicleshould be s

Black plate (47,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-47In addition, the vehicle may havea passenger sensing systemfor the right fron

Black plate (48,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsQ: Because I have a disability,I have to get my vehiclemodified. How can I fi

Black plate (49,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-49If an airbag inflates, you will needto replace airbag system parts.See your d

Black plate (50,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-50 Seats and Restraints.Does the lap belt fit low andsnug on the hips, touching thethighs? If yes, c

Black plate (51,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-51{WARNINGNever do this.Never allow a child to wear thesafety belt with the sho

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-6 In BriefInstrument Panel (Premium Version)

Black plate (52,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and RestraintsChildren who are not restrainedproperly can strike other people,or can be thr

Black plate (53,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-53Q: What are the different types ofadd-on child restraints?A: Add-on child res

Black plate (54,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-54 Seats and RestraintsChild Restraint Systems(A) Rear‐Facing Infant SeatA rear-facing infant seat (

Black plate (55,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-55Securing an Add-On ChildRestraint in the Vehicle{WARNINGA child can be seriou

Black plate (56,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-56 Seats and RestraintsWhere to Put theRestraintAccording to accident statistics,children and infant

Black plate (57,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-57{WARNINGA child in a child restraint in thecenter front seat can be badlyinju

Black plate (58,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-58 Seats and RestraintsWhen installing a child restraintwith a top tether, you must alsouse either t

Black plate (59,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-59Your child restraint may havea single tether (A) or a dualtether (C). Either

Black plate (60,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-60 Seats and RestraintsCrew and Extended Cab Rear Seati (Top Tether Anchor): Seatingpositions with t

Black plate (61,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-61For regular cab models, the toptether anchors are located undercovers on the

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7A. Air Vents on page 8‑11.B. Turn and Lane-Change Signalson page 6‑6.Windshield Wiper/Washe

Black plate (62,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-62 Seats and RestraintsSecuring a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a LATCH-type

Black plate (63,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-63Do not fold the empty rearseat with a safety belt buckled.This could damage t

Black plate (64,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-64 Seats and Restraints2. See Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat Position) onpage 3‑66 or Securing

Black plate (65,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-65Example — Rear Driver SidePosition2.1. When using a child restraintwith a top

Black plate (66,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-66 Seats and Restraints2.4. Tighten the top tetherwhen and as the childrestraint manufacturer's

Black plate (67,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-67In Canada, the law requires thatforward-facing child restraints havea top tet

Black plate (68,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-68 Seats and Restraints4. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thelock. Whe

Black plate (69,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-69Securing Child Restraints(Right Front SeatPosition)With Passenger SensingSyst

Black plate (70,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-70 Seats and RestraintsIf the child restraint has theLATCH system, see Lower Anchorsand Tethers for

Black plate (71,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-715. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thelock. Whe

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant fe

Black plate (72,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-72 Seats and RestraintsIf the vehicle is equipped witha passenger sensing system,and when the passen

Black plate (73,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-73WARNING (Continued)Even if the airbag switchhas turned off the right frontpas

Black plate (74,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-74 Seats and RestraintsYou will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint inthis p

Black plate (75,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-756. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoulder por

Black plate (76,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-76 Seats and RestraintsNever put a rear-facing childrestraint in the right front passengerseat. Here

Black plate (77,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-774. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Make sure the release

Black plate (78,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20113-78 Seats and Restraints7. If your child restraint has a toptether, follow the child restraintmanufac

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1Glove Box . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20114-2 StorageCenter Console StorageVehicles with an upper and lowercenter console storage area havecuphol

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Steering

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-9Remote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsTire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49Transmission Messages . . .

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-3Steering Wheel ControlsIf equipped, some audio controlscan be adjusted at t

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and Controls3. Press and release w or c xto scroll up or down the list..To select a fol

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5Press ¨ to select a track or a folderwhen navigating folders on an iPodor U

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and ControlsWindshield Washer{WARNINGIn freezing weather, do not usethe washer until th

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-72. Find the vehicle's currentlocation and variance zonenumber on the m

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsTo calibrate the compass, use thefollowing procedure:Compass Calibration Pr

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-94. Press the H button until the12HR or 24HR time formatbegins to flash, the

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsMP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CDPlayerTo set the time and date:1. Turn the ig

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11The accessory power outlets arepowered, even when the ignitionis in LOCK/

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefWindowsTurn the hand crank on each doorto manually raise or lower themanual windows.Power

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsAshtraysThe vehicle may have a frontashtray located near the center ofthe

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13Instrument ClusterEnglish Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base

Black plate (14,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsFor vehicles with a DURAMAX®Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX®Diesel Supplem

Black plate (15,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15TachometerThe tachometer displays theengine speed in revolutions perminut

Black plate (16,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and ControlsWhen the fuel tank is low theFUEL LEVEL LOW messageappears. See Fuel Syst

Black plate (17,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-17Oil pressure can vary with enginespeed, outside temperature andoil viscos

Black plate (18,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsEnglishThis gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature.It also provides an

Black plate (19,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19When the engine is running, thisgauge shows the condition of thecharging

Black plate (20,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-20 Instruments and ControlsPassenger Safety BeltReminder LightFor vehicles equipped with thepassenge

Black plate (21,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-21{WARNINGIf the airbag readiness light stayson after the vehicle is starte

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Seat AdjustmentManual SeatsTo adjust the seat:1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.2. Slide

Black plate (22,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsUnited States Canada and Mexico{WARNINGIf the right front passenger airba

Black plate (23,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-23WARNING (Continued)To help avoid injury to yourself orothers, have the ve

Black plate (24,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and ControlsIf the word ON or the on symbol islit on the passenger airbag statusindic

Black plate (25,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25MalfunctionIndicator LampA computer system called OBD II(On-Board Diagnos

Black plate (26,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsTo prevent more serious damage tothe vehicle:.Reduce vehicle speed..Avoid

Black plate (27,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-27Emissions Inspection andMaintenance ProgramsSome state/provincial andloca

Black plate (28,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-28 Instruments and ControlsThis light can also come on due tolow brake fluid. See Brake Fluid onpage

Black plate (29,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-29If the regular brake system warninglight is not on, the vehicle still has

Black plate (30,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-30 Instruments and ControlsStabiliTrak®IndicatorLightFor vehicles with the StabiliTraksystem, this l

Black plate (31,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-31Engine Oil Pressure Light{WARNINGDo not keep driving if the oilpressure i

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-12 In BriefPower LumbarTo adjust the power lumbar support,if equipped:.On vehicles with two-waylumba

Black plate (32,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-32 Instruments and ControlsSecurity LightFor information regarding this lightand the vehicle's

Black plate (33,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-33Information DisplaysDriver InformationCenter (DIC)The vehicle has a Drive

Black plate (34,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-34 Instruments and ControlsThe compass and outsidetemperature will also be shownin the display. The

Black plate (35,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-35For example, if the vehicle wasdriven 8 km (5 miles) before itis started

Black plate (36,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-36 Instruments and ControlsTo stop the timer, press the set/resetbutton briefly while TIMER isdispla

Black plate (37,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-37recommended in the MaintenanceSchedule in this manual.See Scheduled Maint

Black plate (38,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-38 Instruments and ControlsCompass Zone SettingThis display allows for setting thecompass zone. See

Black plate (39,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-39LanguageThis display allows you to selectthe language in which the DICmes

Black plate (40,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-40 Instruments and ControlsThe trip odometer has a featurecalled the retro-active reset. Thiscan be

Black plate (41,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-41When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-13To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pre

Black plate (42,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-42 Instruments and ControlsSERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEMOn some vehicles, this messagedisplays if t

Black plate (43,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-43As soon as it is safe to do so,carefully pull your vehicle overto the sid

Black plate (44,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-44 Instruments and ControlsEngine Cooling SystemMessagesENGINE HOT A/C(Air Conditioning)TURNED OFFTh

Black plate (45,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-45Engine Oil MessagesCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONThis message displays when theen

Black plate (46,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-46 Instruments and ControlsFuel System MessagesFUEL LEVEL LOWThis message displays and achime may so

Black plate (47,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-47SERVICE PARK ASSISTIf the vehicle has the UltrasonicRear Parking Assist (

Black plate (48,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-48 Instruments and ControlsThere are several conditions thatcan cause this message to appear..If the

Black plate (49,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-49Tire MessagesSERVICE TIRE MONITORSYSTEMIf the vehicle has the Tire Pressu

Black plate (50,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-50 Instruments and ControlsTransmission MessagesSERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVEIf the vehicle has four-wheeldr

Black plate (51,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-51When this message displays, poweris no longer available to the trailerbra

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112011 GMC Sierra Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1General Information .

Black plate (14,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-14 In BriefStoring Memory PositionsTo save into memory:1. Adjust the driver seat andseatback recline

Black plate (52,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-52 Instruments and ControlsVehiclePersonalizationVehicle Personalization(with DIC Buttons)The vehicl

Black plate (53,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-53DISPLAY LANGUAGEThis feature allows you to selectthe language in which th

Black plate (54,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-54 Instruments and ControlsAUTO DOOR UNLOCKThis feature allows you to turnoff the automatic door unl

Black plate (55,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-55NO CHANGE: No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will

Black plate (56,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-56 Instruments and ControlsPress the customization button untilDELAY DOOR LOCK appears onthe DIC dis

Black plate (57,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-57ON (default): If it is dark enoughoutside, the exterior lights will turno

Black plate (58,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-58 Instruments and ControlsPASSENGER MIRROR: Thepassenger outside mirror will betilted down when the

Black plate (59,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-59EASY EXIT SETUPIf the vehicle has this feature, itallows you to select wh

Black plate (60,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-60 Instruments and ControlsPress the customization button untilREMOTE START appears on theDIC displa

Black plate (61,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-61Exiting the FeatureSettings MenuThe feature settings menu will beexited w

Black plate (15,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15Heated SeatsIf available, the controls are on thedriver and passenger doors.I : Press to

Black plate (62,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-62 Instruments and ControlsBe sure to keep the originalremote control transmitter foruse in other ve

Black plate (63,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-632. In the garage, locate thegarage door opener receiver(motor-head unit).

Black plate (64,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-64 Instruments and ControlsProgramming Universal HomeRemote — Fixed CodeFor questions or help progra

Black plate (65,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-65Example of Eight Dip Switcheswith Two PositionsExample of Eight Dip Switc

Black plate (66,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-66 Instruments and ControlsA. Left Button (Up, +, or On)B. Middle Button(Middle, 0, or Neutral)C. Ri

Black plate (67,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-67Universal Remote SystemOperationPress and hold the appropriatebutton for

Black plate (68,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20115-68 Instruments and Controls2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps OffRemind

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingThe exterior lamps control has fourpositions:O (Off): Turns off the automaticheadlamps and

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-3Turn the headlamp control to offand then back to the headlamp onposition to make the headla

Black plate (16,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-16 In BriefSensing System forPassenger AirbagThe passenger sensing system,if equipped, turns off the

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingDaytime RunningLamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) canmake it easier for others to see t

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5The DRL and automatic headlampsystem are only affected when thelight sensor detects a chang

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingTurn and Lane-ChangeSignalsAn arrow on the instrument panelcluster flashes in the direction

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7AuxiliaryRoof-Mounted LampIf the vehicle has this feature, thisbutton includes wiring provi

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20116-8 LightingTurn the knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to brightenor dim the instrument panel lights.Tu

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-9Reading LampsFor vehicles with reading lamps,they are located on the overheadconsole.To tur

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20116-10 LightingThe battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is true f

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemThe vehicle has RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). With RAP,the audio system can be

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3Radio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3), Radio withUSB and Six-Di

Black plate (17,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-17See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑15 orPower Mirrors on page 2‑16.If the vehicle has towing mi

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)The vehicle has one of these radiosas its audio

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-5Using the RadioO (Power/Volume): Press to turnthe system on and off.Turn clockwi

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemSetting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)(All Except AM-FM Radioand Radio with CD)B

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7Adjusting the Speakers(Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radioand AM-FM Radio with CD)To adju

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-8 Infotainment SystemRadio MessagesCalibration Error: The audiosystem has been calibratedfor the vehi

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9¨ SEEK: Press to seek the nextradio station. Press and hold for afew seconds unt

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemThe number of favorites pages canbe set up using the MENU button.To set up the

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-11s REV: Press to go to theprevious XM category.\ FWD: Press to go to the nextXM

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemStoring XM ChannelsDrivers are encouraged to storeXM channels while the vehicl

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13Channel Unauth: This channel isblocked or cannot be received withyour XM subsc

Black plate (18,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefThrottle and Brake PedalAdjustmentOn vehicles with this feature, youcan change the positi

Black plate (14,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemRadio ReceptionFrequency interference andstatic can occur during normalradio r

Black plate (15,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-15Fixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast antenna canwithstand most car washes withoutb

Black plate (16,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-16 Infotainment SystemCare of CDsIf playing a CD-R, the sound qualitycan be reduced due to CD-R orCD

Black plate (17,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17Ejecting a CD(Six-Disc CD Player)Z EJECT : Press and releaseto eject the disc

Black plate (18,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-18 Infotainment Systems REV (Fast Reverse): Pressand hold to reverse playback quicklywithin a track.

Black plate (19,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-19CD‐R‐ or CD‐RW‐Supported Fileand Folder StructureThe radio supports:.Up to 50

Black plate (20,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment SystemPlaylists that have an .m3u or .plsfile extension and are stored on aUSB devic

Black plate (21,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-21RDM (Random): Press to listento tracks in random, rather thansequential order.

Black plate (22,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemCD Player MessagesCHECK DISC: If this messagedisplays and/or the CD ejects, it

Black plate (23,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-23Notice: If a label is added toa CD, or more than one CD isinserted into the sl

Black plate (19,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-19Reading LampsFor vehicles with reading lamps inthe overhead console, press thebutton loca

Black plate (24,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-24 Infotainment SystemFront seat passengers can listento the radio (AM, FM, or XM ifequipped) by pre

Black plate (25,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25When a CD is inserted, the texttab DVD or CD symbol displayson the left side o

Black plate (26,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment Systems REV (Fast Reverse): Pressand hold to reverse playback quicklywithin a track.

Black plate (27,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-27Root DirectoryThe root directory of the disc istreated as a folder. If the roo

Black plate (28,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-28 Infotainment SystemFile System and NamingThe song name that displays is thesong name that is cont

Black plate (29,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-29The player scans the disc to sortthe files by artist and album ID3 taginformat

Black plate (30,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-30 Infotainment SystemInserting a DiscInsert a disc partway into thetop slot, label side up. The pla

Black plate (31,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-31O (Power): Press to turn theradio on or off. Turn clockwise orcounterclockwise

Black plate (32,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-32 Infotainment SystemIf the DVD still does not play,refer to the on-screen instructions,if availabl

Black plate (33,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-33e (Audio Stream): Press to cyclethrough audio stream formatslocated on the DVD

Black plate (20,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-20 In Brief5 : Turns on the headlamps,parking lamps, taillamps, instrumentpanel lights, roof marker

Black plate (34,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-34 Infotainment SystemPlayer Error: This messagedisplays if there are disc load ordisc eject problem

Black plate (35,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-35CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press toplay a CD when a portable audiodevice is playin

Black plate (36,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-36 Infotainment SystemUSB‐Supported File and FolderStructureThe radio supports:.Up to 700 folders.Up

Black plate (37,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-37\ FWD (Fast Forward): Pressand hold to advance playbackquickly. Sound is heard

Black plate (38,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-38 Infotainment Systemh (Music Navigator): Pressthe softkey belowh to view andselect a file on an iP

Black plate (39,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-39Shuffle FunctionalityTo use Shuffle:Press the softkey below>, 2,<, or =

Black plate (40,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-40 Infotainment SystemParental ControlThe RSE system may have aParental Control feature, dependingon

Black plate (41,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-41If you move too far forward or stepout of the vehicle, the headphoneslose the

Black plate (42,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-42 Infotainment SystemAdapter connectors or cables(not included) may be requiredto connect the auxil

Black plate (43,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-43When a device is connected to theA/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliaryinput

Black plate (21,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-21Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)A. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC. Air

Black plate (44,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-44 Infotainment SystemObjects blocking the line of sightcould also affect the function of theremote

Black plate (45,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-45While the DVD is playing, the DVDcan be played slowly by pressingthe play/paus

Black plate (46,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-46 Infotainment System} 10 (Double Digit Entries): Pressthis button to select chapter ortrack number

Black plate (47,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-47Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)Problem Recommended ActionThe auxi

Black plate (48,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-48 Infotainment SystemDVD DistortionVideo distortion can occur whenoperating cellular phones, scanne

Black plate (49,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-49P (Power): Press this button toturn the RSA on or off.Volume: Turn the volume

Black plate (50,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-50 Infotainment SystemPhoneBluetoothIf equipped, a Bluetooth systemcan use a Bluetooth‐capable cellp

Black plate (51,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-51Pairing Information.Up to five cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth syste

Black plate (52,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-52 Infotainment SystemDeleting a Paired PhoneIf the phone name you want todelete is unknown, see “Li

Black plate (53,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-53Using the “Digit Store” CommandIf an unwanted number isrecognized by the syste

Black plate (22,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-22 In BriefClimate Control System (With Heater Only)A. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC. Air Deliv

Black plate (54,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-54 Infotainment SystemUsing the “Dial” or “Call”Command1. Press and holdb g fortwo seconds.2. Say “D

Black plate (55,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-55Three‐Way CallingThree‐way calling must besupported on the cell phone andenabl

Black plate (56,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20117-56 Infotainment SystemVoice Pass-ThruVoice pass‐thru allows access to thevoice recognition commands

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems(with Air Conditionin

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsTemperature Control: Turnclockwise or counterclockwiseto increase or decrease thete

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-3? (Recirculation): Press toturn the recirculation mode on.An indicator light comes

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate ControlsClimate Control Systems (with Heater Only)With this system the heating and ventilat

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-56 (Floor): Air is directed to thefloor outlets, with some air directedto the windsh

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20118-6 Climate ControlsO (On/Off): Press to turn theclimate control system on oroff. Outside air still ent

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-7Automatic OperationAUTO (Automatic): Whenautomatic operation is active,the system c

Black plate (23,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-23Dual Automatic Climate Control SystemA. Driver and PassengerTemperature ControlsB. Fan Co

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20118-8 Climate ControlsManual Operatio nD C (Fan Control): Press thesebuttons to increase or decrease thef

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-9The passenger temperaturecontrol cannot be activated while indefrost mode. If the P

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20118-10 Climate ControlsThe recirculation mode can beturned off by pressing the outsideair button, or by

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-11The interior temperature sensor,located in the headliner, measuresthe temperature

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20118-12 Climate Controls2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-90Driving

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltragedy.Alcoho

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-4 Driving and OperatingAnd, of course, actual stoppingdistances vary greatly with thesurface of the r

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steeringcan be more effective than

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names,and vehicle body designs appeari

Black plate (24,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-24 In BriefPress the plus/minus buttons,located on the steering column shiftlever, to select the des

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and OperatingLoss of ControlLet us review what driving expertssay about what happens when t

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7Off-Road DrivingVehicles with four-wheel drivecan be used for off-road driving

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingIf you think you will need somemore ground clearance at the frontof your vehic

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9WARNING (Continued).Heavy loads on the roof raisethe vehicle's center of

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingTraveling to Remote AreasIt makes sense to plan your trip,especially when go

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11Scanning the TerrainOff-road driving can take you overmany different kinds o

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and OperatingDriving on HillsOff-road driving often takes you up,down, or across a hill.

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13Driving UphillOnce you decide it is safe to driveup the hill:.Use a low gear

Black plate (14,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-14 Driving and Operating.While backing down the hill, putyour left hand on the steeringwheel at the

Black plate (15,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15Driving DownhillWhen off-roading takes youdownhill, consider:.How steep is t

Black plate (25,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-25Automatic Transfer CaseThis transfer case knob is locatednext to the steering column.Each

Black plate (16,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingDriving Across an InclineAn off-road trail will probably goacross the inclin

Black plate (17,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17Stalling on an Incline{WARNINGGetting out on the downhill (low)side of a veh

Black plate (18,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingDriving in Water{WARNINGDriving through rushing water canbe dangerous. Deep

Black plate (19,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19Driving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reducevehicle traction and affect

Black plate (20,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving tips

Black plate (21,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdangerous

Black plate (22,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay with

Black plate (23,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23To save fuel, run the engine for onlyshort periods as needed to warmthe vehi

Black plate (24,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and OperatingRocking Your Vehicle to GetIt OutTurn the steering wheel left andright to cl

Black plate (25,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25Vehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to knowhow much weight your vehiclec

Black plate (26,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-26 In BriefVehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)O : Press to turn the system ona

Black plate (26,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingThe tire and loading informationlabel shows the number ofoccupant seating po

Black plate (27,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-275. Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehi

Black plate (28,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingExample 3A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs)B. Subt

Black plate (29,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29Never exceed the GVWR foryour vehicle, or the GAWR foreither the front or re

Black plate (30,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-30 Driving and OperatingIf you put things inside yourvehicle — like suitcases,tools, packages, or an

Black plate (31,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-31Any load that extends beyondthe vehicle's taillamp area mustbe properly

Black plate (32,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and OperatingThe holes for the CargoManagement System (C) arenot intended for attachmento

Black plate (33,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33Here is an example of propertruck and camper match:A. Camper Center of Gravi

Black plate (34,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingWhen the truck‐camper isloaded, drive to a scale andweigh on the front and o

Black plate (35,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35Adjustable Throttle andBrake PedalOn vehicles with this feature, youcan chan

Black plate (27,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-27Storing Radio StationsA maximum of 36 stations canbe stored as favorites using thesix sof

Black plate (36,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and OperatingA (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle isstopped, turn the ignit

Black plate (37,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37C (ON/RUN): This position canbe used to operate the electricalaccessories an

Black plate (38,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingThe vehicle has aComputer-ControlledCranking System. This featureassists in

Black plate (39,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Fast Idle SystemIf the vehicle has this feature it isavailable only with cru

Black plate (40,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-40 Driving and OperatingRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)The following vehicle accessoriescan be used fo

Black plate (41,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41WARNING (Continued)You could be seriously injured.Plug the cord into a prope

Black plate (42,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingLeaving the Vehicle With theEngine Running{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to lea

Black plate (43,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Shifting Out of ParkThis vehicle is equipped withan electronic shift lock re

Black plate (44,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingActive Fuel Management®Vehicles with V8 engines mayhave Active Fuel Manageme

Black plate (45,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45Running the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengine runni

Black plate (28,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-28 In BriefPortable Audio DevicesThis vehicle may have an auxiliaryinput located on the radio facepl

Black plate (46,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingAutomaticTransmissionIf the vehicle is a hybrid, seethe hybrid supplement fo

Black plate (47,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47WARNING (Continued)could be injured. To be sure thevehicle will not move, ev

Black plate (48,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and OperatingD (Drive): This position is fornormal driving. It provides the bestfuel econ

Black plate (49,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-49M (Manual Mode): This positionis available on vehicles with theAllison Trans

Black plate (50,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-50 Driving and OperatingManual ModeRange Selection Mode(Allison®Transmission orHydra-Matic®6-SpeedTr

Black plate (51,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-51Low Traction ModeIf your vehicle has the AllisonTransmission, or the Hydra-M

Black plate (52,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-52 Driving and OperatingTow/Haul Mode(Allison Transmissionor Hydra-Matic 6-SpeedAutomatic Transmissi

Black plate (53,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-53Grade Braking assists inmaintaining desired vehiclespeeds when driving ondow

Black plate (54,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-54 Driving and OperatingDrive SystemsFour-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has Four-WheelDrive, you can sen

Black plate (55,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-55A Four-Wheel Drive indicator lightcomes on when you shift intofour-wheel dri

Black plate (29,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-29b g : Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on. Press a

Black plate (56,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-56 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle has StabiliTrak®,shifting into Four-Wheel DriveLow will turn

Black plate (57,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-57When Using the ManualTransfer Case.Shifts into or out of Four-WheelDrive Low

Black plate (58,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-58 Driving and OperatingShifting In or Out of Four-WheelDrive LowNotice: Shifting the transfercase i

Black plate (59,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-59Electronic Transfer CaseThe transfer case knob is locatednext to the steerin

Black plate (60,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-60 Driving and Operating4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Usethe Four-Wheel Drive High positionwhen extra

Black plate (61,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-61Turn the knob to the Four-WheelDrive Low position. You mustwait for the Four

Black plate (62,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-62 Driving and OperatingShifting into NeutralTo shift the transfer case toN (Neutral) do the followi

Black plate (63,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-63Notice: Shifting the transmissioninto gear before the requestedmode indicato

Black plate (64,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-64 Driving and OperatingAUTO (Automatic Four-WheelDrive): This setting is ideal foruse when road sur

Black plate (65,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-65Shifting Into Two-WheelDrive HighTurn the knob to the Two-WheelDrive High po

Black plate (30,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-30 In BriefNavigation SystemIf the vehicle has a navigationsystem, there is a separateNavigation Sys

Black plate (66,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-66 Driving and OperatingShifting Out of Four-WheelDrive LowTo shift from Four-Wheel DriveLow to Four

Black plate (67,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-676. Turn the transfer case dialclockwise to N (Neutral) untilit stops and hol

Black plate (68,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-68 Driving and OperatingBrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the AntilockBrake System (A

Black plate (69,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-69Braking in EmergenciesABS allows the driver to steer andbrake at the same ti

Black plate (70,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-70 Driving and OperatingMinor brake pedal pulsation orpedal movement during this timeis normal and t

Black plate (71,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-71When the vehicle is startedand begins to move, the systemperforms several di

Black plate (72,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-72 Driving and OperatingWhen TCS or StabiliTrak isturned off, the StabiliTrak lightand the appropria

Black plate (73,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-73The traction control system mayactivate on dry or rough roadsor under condit

Black plate (74,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-74 Driving and OperatingWhen the brakes are applied, cruisecontrol is turned off.For vehicles with a

Black plate (75,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-75Resuming a Set SpeedIf the cruise control is set at adesired speed and then

Black plate (31,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-31V : Press to set or resetcertain functions and to turnoff or acknowledge messageson the D

Black plate (76,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-76 Driving and OperatingEnding Cruise ControlThere are three ways to end cruisecontrol:.To disengage

Black plate (77,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-77How the System WorksURPA comes on automaticallywhen the shift lever is moved

Black plate (78,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-78 Driving and Operating.The park assist sensors arecovered by frost or ice. Frost orice can form ar

Black plate (79,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-79Vehicles without NavigationSystemThe Rear Vision Camera system isdesigned to

Black plate (80,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-80 Driving and OperatingThe delay after shifting out ofR (Reverse) is approximately10 seconds. The d

Black plate (81,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-81Rear Vision Camera ErrorMessagesService Rear Vision CameraSystem: This messa

Black plate (82,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-82 Driving and OperatingDisconnecting the Rear VisionCameraThe rear vision camera must bedisconnecte

Black plate (83,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-83When the System Does NotSeem to Work ProperlyThe RVC system might not workpr

Black plate (84,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-84 Driving and OperatingFuelFor diesel engine vehicles, see“Fuel for Diesel Engines” in theDuramax D

Black plate (85,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-85If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine(VIN Code 2), use premiumunleaded gasol

Black plate (32,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-32 In BriefPower OutletsAccessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a

Black plate (86,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-86 Driving and OperatingFuels in ForeignCountriesNever use leaded gasoline or anyother fuel not reco

Black plate (87,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-87Some gasolines that arenot reformulated for lowemissions can contain anoctan

Black plate (88,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-88 Driving and OperatingE85 has less energy per liter(gallon) than gasoline, so you willneed to refi

Black plate (89,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-89{WARNINGFuel can spray out on you if youopen the fuel cap too quickly.If you

Black plate (90,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-90 Driving and OperatingFilling a Portable FuelContainer{WARNINGNever fill a portable fuel container

Black plate (91,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-91For information on towing a disabledvehicle, see Towing the Vehicle onpage 1

Black plate (92,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-92 Driving and OperatingDriving with a Trailer{WARNINGWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases may collec

Black plate (93,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-93PassingMore passing distance isneeded when towing a trailer.The combination

Black plate (94,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-94 Driving and OperatingTo avoid this, let the enginerun while parked, preferably onlevel ground, wi

Black plate (95,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-95Leaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.2. Start th

Black plate (33,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-33The sunroof also has a rollersunshade that can be used to blockthe rays of the sun. To op

Black plate (96,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-96 Driving and OperatingTrailering is different than justdriving the vehicle by itself.Trailering me

Black plate (97,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-97Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)1500 Series 2WD Regular Ca

Black plate (98,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-98 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 3.08 2 812 kg (6,2

Black plate (99,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-99Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 (LMG) K5L HDCoolin

Black plate (100,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-100 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 K5L HD CoolingPk

Black plate (101,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-101Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)5.3L V8 K5L HD CoolingPk

Black plate (102,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-102 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab

Black plate (103,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-103Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)1500 Series 4WD Extended

Black plate (104,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-104 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)2500 Series 2WD Regular

Black plate (105,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-105Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)2500 Series 4WD Extended

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate informationabout the vehicle, use the Indexin the bac

Black plate (34,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-34 In Brief.To turn off both traction controland StabiliTrak, press andhold5 until F illuminates and

Black plate (106,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-106 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab

Black plate (107,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-107Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheel

Black plate (108,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-108 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)6.0L V8 (Single Rear Whe

Black plate (109,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-109Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab

Black plate (110,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-110 Driving and OperatingAsk your dealer for traileringinformation or advice, or write us atour Cus

Black plate (111,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-111Vehicle Series Hitch TypeMaximum TongueWeight1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (

Black plate (112,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-112 Driving and OperatingWeight of the TraileringCombinationIt is important that the combinationof

Black plate (113,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-113Fifth-Wheel and GooseneckTraileringFifth-wheel and gooseneck trailerscan b

Black plate (114,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-114 Driving and OperatingTrailer BrakesA loaded trailer that weighs morethan 900 kg (2,000 lbs) nee

Black plate (115,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-115Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring HarnessPackageFor vehicles equipped with heavydut

Black plate (35,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-35On all vehicles, the Engine Oil LifeSystem can be reset as follows:1. Turn the ignition t

Black plate (116,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-116 Driving and OperatingCamper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer WiringPackageThe seven-wire camper harnessis lo

Black plate (117,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-117If the vehicle is equipped with anIntegrated Trailer Brake Control(ITBC) S

Black plate (118,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-118 Driving and OperatingIntegrated Trailer BrakeControl SystemThe vehicle may have an IntegratedTr

Black plate (119,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-119When trailering, make sure of thefollowing:.The ITBC system is used onlywi

Black plate (120,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-120 Driving and OperatingThe Trailer Brake Display Page canbe displayed by performing any ofthe fol

Black plate (121,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-121The Trailer Output will indicate“- - - - - -” on the Trailer BrakeDisplay

Black plate (122,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-122 Driving and OperatingUse the following procedure tocorrectly adjust Trailer Gain foreach towing

Black plate (123,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-123Other ITBC-Related DIC MessagesIn addition to displaying TRAILERGAIN and T

Black plate (124,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-124 Driving and OperatingSERVICE TRAILER BRAKESYSTEM: This message will bedisplayed when there is a

Black plate (125,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-125Conversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not add anythin

Black plate (36,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-36 In BriefRoadside AssistanceProgramU.S.: 1-800-GMC-8782(1‐800‐462-8782)TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889

Black plate (126,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-126 Driving and OperatingSay, for example, you have a 318 kg(700 lb) snow plow. The total weightof

Black plate (127,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-127CanadaIn order to calculate the amount ofweight any front accessory, such

Black plate (128,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-128 Driving and OperatingThis has the effect of reducing theload on the front. However, the frontGA

Black plate (129,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-129Emergency Roof LampProvisionsVehicles with the RPO VYU snowplow prep packa

Black plate (130,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20119-130 Driving and Operating2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2California

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareWheels and TiresTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57Tire Sidewa

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain and/or

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService WorkIf the vehicle is a hybrid, seethe hybrid supp

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the handle with this symbolon it. It is located inside th

Black plate (37,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-37How OnStar Service WorksQ : Push this blue button toconnect to a specially trainedOnStar

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑19.B. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. See C

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle CareChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check theengine oil level at each fuel fill.In

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both the proper

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-10 Vehicle CareUse of oils that do not meet thedexos specification, however, mayresult in reduced p

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11Engine Oil Additives/EngineOil FlushesDo not add anything to the oil.The recommended

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-12 Vehicle CareIt is possible that, if driving underthe best conditions, the oil lifesystem might i

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-13AutomaticTransmission Fluid(4-Speed Transmission)When to Check and ChangeAutomatic T

Black plate (14,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-14 Vehicle CareA cold fluid check can be madeafter the vehicle has been sittingfor eight hours or m

Black plate (15,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-154. Check both sides of the dipstick,and read the lower level. Thefluid level must be

Black plate (38,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20111-38 In BriefIf you try to add, connect, or modifyany equipment or software in thevehicle, OnStar serv

Black plate (16,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareAutomaticTransmission Fluid(6-Speed Transmission)When to Check and ChangeAutomatic T

Black plate (17,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-173. With your foot on the brakepedal, move the shift leverthrough each gear range,pau

Black plate (18,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-18 Vehicle Care5. If the fluid level is below theCOLD check band, add onlyenough fluid as necessary

Black plate (19,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-195. Safe operating level is within theHOT cross hatch band on thedipstick. If the flu

Black plate (20,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle CareReplacing the Engine AirCleaner/Filter1. Locate the air cleaner/filterassembly. See

Black plate (21,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-215.3 L Engine Shown (4.3 L, 4.8 L,6.0 L and, 6.2 L Engines Similar)A. Coolant Surge T

Black plate (22,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CareEngine CoolantThe cooling system in the vehicleis filled with DEX-COOL®enginecoolant

Black plate (23,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-23Notice: If extra inhibitorsand/or additives are used inthe vehicle cooling system,th

Black plate (24,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareHow to Add Coolant to theCoolant Surge Tank forGasoline EnginesIf the vehicle has a

Black plate (25,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-253. Fill the coolant surge tankwith the proper mixture to theFULL COLD mark.4. With t

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (26,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle CareIf the decision is made not to lift thehood when this warning appears,get service he

Black plate (27,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27If No Steam is Coming fromthe Engine CompartmentThe ENGINE OVERHEATEDSTOP ENGINE or

Black plate (28,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareOverheated EngineProtectionOperating ModeIf an overheated engine conditionexists and

Black plate (29,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29Power Steering FluidSee Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑6 for reservoir locati

Black plate (30,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareAdding Washer FluidThe vehicle has a low washer fluidmessage on the DIC that comeson

Black plate (31,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-31Some driving conditions or climatescan cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are first

Black plate (32,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle CareBrake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake fluid.See E

Black plate (33,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-33Checking Brake FluidCheck brake fluid by looking at thebrake fluid reservoir. See En

Black plate (34,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle CareBatteryIf the vehicle is a Hybrid, seethe Hybrid Supplement for moreinformation.This

Black plate (35,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35Manual Shift Transfer CaseA. Fill PlugB. Drain PlugActive Transfer CaseA. Fill PlugB

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignition key

Black plate (36,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle CareFront AxleWhen to Check and ChangeLubricantIt is not necessary to regularlycheck fro

Black plate (37,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37What to UseRefer to Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 11‑8 todetermine what k

Black plate (38,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle Care.For all 6.0 L and 6.2 L 1500Series applications, the properlevel is from 15 mm to 4

Black plate (39,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39Among those acts presumed toconstitute tampering are the actslisted below.Insulation

Black plate (40,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-40 Vehicle CareAutomatic TransmissionShift Lock ControlFunction Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thi

Black plate (41,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41Park on a fairly steep hill, with thevehicle facing downhill. Keepingyour foot on th

Black plate (42,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle CareHeadlamp AimingThe vehicle has a visual opticalheadlamp aiming system. The aimof the

Black plate (43,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-434. At a wall, measure from theground upward (A) to therecorded distance fromStep 3 a

Black plate (44,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle Care9. Make sure that the light from theheadlamp is positioned at thebottom edge of the

Black plate (45,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-45A. Sidemarker LampB. Low Beam HeadlampC. High Beam HeadlampD. Turn Signal Lamp/Parki

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) SystemSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13‑19 f

Black plate (46,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle CareTaillamps (ChassisCab Models)A. Backup LampB. Stoplamp/Taillamp/TurnSignal LampTo re

Black plate (47,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47A. Stoplamp/TurnSignal/TaillampB. Back-up LampC. Sidemarker Lamp3. Turn the bulb soc

Black plate (48,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareLicense Plate LampTo replace one of these bulbs:1. Reach under the rear bumper forth

Black plate (49,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-49Electrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuitbreakers

Black plate (50,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-50 Vehicle CareFuses and CircuitBreakersIf the vehicle is a hybrid, seethe hybrid supplement for mo

Black plate (51,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Fuses Usage1Right TrailerStop/Turn Lamp2ElectronicSuspensionControl, AutomaticLevel

Black plate (52,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-52 Vehicle CareFuses Usage16Passenger SideLow-BeamHeadlamp17Air ConditioningCompressor18 Oxygen Sen

Black plate (53,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53Fuses Usage51 Heated Mirrors52SEO B1 UpfitterUsage (Battery)53Cigarette Lighter,Auxi

Black plate (54,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareRelays UsageREARDEFOGRear DefoggerRUN/CRNK Switched PowerInstrument Panel FuseBlockT

Black plate (55,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55Fuses Usage6Driver Side TurnSignal, Stoplamp7Instrument PanelBack Lighting8Passenger

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsK (Unlock): Press once to unlockonly the driver door. IfK is pressedagain wi

Black plate (56,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle CareCenter Instrument Panel FuseBlockThe center instrument panel fuseblock is located un

Black plate (57,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-57Wheels and TiresTiresYour new vehicle comes withhigh-quality tires made bya leading

Black plate (58,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle Care20‐Inch TiresIf your vehicle has the optional20‐inch P275/55R2 0 size tires,they are

Black plate (59,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-59(B) TPC Spec (TirePerformance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tires design

Black plate (60,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle Care(B) TPC Spec (TirePerformance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tires design

Black plate (61,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-61Tire DesignationsTire SizeThe following examples showthe different parts of a tire s

Black plate (62,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-62 Vehicle Care(B) Tire Width : The three‐digitnumber indicates the tire sectionwidth in millimeter

Black plate (63,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-63Bias Ply Tire: A pneumati ctire in which the plies are laidat alternate angles less

Black plate (64,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareMaximum Inflation Pressure:The maximum air pressure towhich a cold tire can be infla

Black plate (65,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65Speed Rating : Analphanumeric code assigned toa tire indicating the maximumspeed at

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5To replace the battery:1. Separate the transmitter with aflat, thin object,

Black plate (66,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareTire PressureTires need the correct amountof air pressure to operateeffectively.Noti

Black plate (67,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-67How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-typegauge to check tire pressure.You cannot te

Black plate (68,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle CareWhen you end this high‐speeddriving, return the tires to the coldinflation pressure

Black plate (69,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-69When the malfunction indicatoris illuminated, the system maynot be able to detect or

Black plate (70,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-70 Vehicle CareFor additional information anddetails about the DIC operation anddisplays, see Drive

Black plate (71,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-71.The TPMS sensor matchingprocess was not done ornot completed successfullyafter rota

Black plate (72,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-72 Vehicle CareThere are two minutes to matchthe first tire/wheel position, andfive minutes overall

Black plate (73,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-73Tire InspectionWe recommend that youregularly inspect the vehicle'stires, inclu

Black plate (74,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle CareIf your vehicle has dual rearwheels and the tread design forthe front tires is the s

Black plate (75,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-75{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or onthe parts to which it is fastened,can make whe

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand w

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112-6 Keys, Doors and WindowsDo not use the remote startfeature if the vehicle is low on fuel.The vehicle

Black plate (76,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-76 Vehicle CareThe outer tire on a dual wheelsetup generally wears faster thanthe inner tire. Your

Black plate (77,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-77Vehicle StorageTires age when stored normallymounted on a parked vehicle. Parka vehi

Black plate (78,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-78 Vehicle CareGM recommends replacing tires insets of four. This is because uniformtread depth on

Black plate (79,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-79Vehicles that have a tire pressuremonitoring system may give aninaccurate low‐pressu

Black plate (80,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the tiresi

Black plate (81,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-81Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A, B,and C

Black plate (82,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orcorroded.

Black plate (83,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-83Tire Chains{WARNINGIf the vehicle has dual wheelsor P265/65R18, P275/55R20,LT265/70R

Black plate (84,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle CareIf a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowoutwhile you are driving, especia

Black plate (85,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-85If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7The vehicle can be remote startedtwo separate times between drivingsequences

Black plate (86,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle CareTire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsCrew CabA. Wing Nut Retaining Tool KitB

Black plate (87,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87For regular cab models, theequipment you will need isbehind the passenger seat.For e

Black plate (88,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle Care3. Insert the hoist end (openend) (F) of the extension throughthe hole (G) in the re

Black plate (89,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-892. If your vehicle has wheel nutcaps, loosen them by turning thewheel wrench counter

Black plate (90,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-90 Vehicle CareFront Position - 1500 Models4. Position the jack under thevehicle as shown. If the f

Black plate (91,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-91Rear Position – All Other ModelsFor all other models, position thejack under the rea

Black plate (92,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle Care{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, canmake whe

Black plate (93,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93{WARNINGIf wheel studs are damaged, theycan break. If all the studs on awheel broke,

Black plate (94,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle CareWhen you reinstall the regularwheel and tire, you must alsoreinstall either the cent

Black plate (95,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-951. Put the tire on the ground atthe rear of the vehicle with thevalve stem pointed d

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsDoor Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especiallychil

Black plate (96,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle Care6. Raise the tire fully against theunderside of the vehicle byturning the wheel wren

Black plate (97,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-97Full-Size Spare TireYour vehicle, when new, had afully-inflated spare tire. A sparet

Black plate (98,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-98 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage 10‑34

Black plate (99,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-993. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach,but be sure the vehic

Black plate (100,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-100 Vehicle CareFor more information onthe location of the remotepositive (+) and remotenegative (

Black plate (101,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1015.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L, 6.0Land 6.2L similar)7. Connect the red positive (+)cable

Black plate (102,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-102 Vehicle CareNotice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, electrical

Black plate (103,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-103TowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage,the disabled vehicle should betowe

Black plate (104,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-104 Vehicle CareDinghy TowingTwo-Wheel-Drive VehiclesNotice: If the vehicle istowed with all four

Black plate (105,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1055. Release the parking brake onlyafter the vehicle being towed isfirmly attached t

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9Pressing the power lock switchtwice will override the delayedlocking feature

Black plate (106,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-106 Vehicle CareFront Towing (Front Wheels Offthe Ground) – Four-Wheel-DriveVehiclesUse the follow

Black plate (107,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-107Rear Towing (Rear WheelsOff the Ground)Two‐Wheel‐Drive VehiclesUse the following p

Black plate (108,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-108 Vehicle Care6. Use an adequate clampingdevice designed for towing toensure that the front whee

Black plate (109,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-109High pressure car washes maycause water to enter the vehicle.Avoid using high pres

Black plate (110,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-110 Vehicle CareWindshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass cleaner.C

Black plate (111,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-111Use chrome polish only onchrome-plated wheels, but avoidany painted surface of the

Black plate (112,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-112 Vehicle CareUnderbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snowremoval and dust control can c

Black plate (113,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-113Your dealer has products forcleaning the interior. When cleaningthe interior, only

Black plate (114,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-114 Vehicle CareFabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a softbrush attachment to remove dustand lo

Black plate (115,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-115Do not use silicone or wax-basedproducts, or those containingorganic solvents to c

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsDoorsRear Doors(Extended Cab)To open a rear access door fromthe outside, f

Black plate (116,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201110-116 Vehicle CareFloor Mats{WARNINGIf a floor mat is the wrong size oris not properly installed, it

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance{WARNINGPerforming maintenance work canbe dangerous. Some jobs cancause ser

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3If the engine oil life system is resetaccidentally, service the vehiclewith

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and Maintenance.Lubricate the front suspension,steering linkage, and parkingbrake cable gu

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5Additional Required ServicesAt the First 160 km/100 Miles,1 600 km/1,000 Mi

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceFirst Engine Oil Change AfterEvery 40 000 km/25,000 Miles.Four‐wheel drive

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7.Evaporative control systeminspection. Check all fuel andvapor lines and ho

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and LubricantsT

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Usage Fluid/LubricantFloor Shift LinkageLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Pa

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11Open the tailgate by lifting up onits handle while pulling the tailgatetow

Black plate (10,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantRear Driveline Center SplineChassis Lubricant (GM Pa

Black plate (11,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-11Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name,

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-13Maintenance Record (cont'd)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services P

Black plate (14,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201111-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont'd)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services P

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are gi

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishEngine Oil with Filter4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt4.8L V8

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qtTransmission Flui

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-5Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap4.3L V6 (LU3) X Auto

Black plate (12,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 20112-12 Keys, Doors and WindowsVehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201112-6 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt RoutingV6 EnginesV8 EnginesIf the vehicle has a diesel engine,see

Black plate (1,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure(U.S. and

Black plate (2,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appears your

Black plate (3,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that youdo not feel your concerns ha

Black plate (4,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceProcedureOwner satisfaction and goodwill arevery important

Black plate (5,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-5Customer AssistanceOffices (U.S. and Canada)GMC encourages customers to callth

Black plate (6,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationMexicoFrom Mexico City5329-0812From Other Mexico Locations01-800-466-0812Unite

Black plate (7,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7My GM Canada www.gm.caMy GM Canada is apassword-protected section ofwww.gm.ca

Black plate (8,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationGeneral Motors of Canada alsohas a Mobility Program. Call1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7

Black plate (9,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9Services Provided.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for thevehic

Black plate (13,1)GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13Testing the AlarmTo test the alarm:1. Lower the driver window andopen the