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GMC 2012 Sierra Series Owner's Manual

GMC 2012 Sierra Series Owner's Manual (576 pages)

Brand: GMC | Category: Automobile | Size: 42.59 MB

Table of Contents

2012 Gmc Sierra Owner Manual

2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Index
  4
  - Onstar
    5
  - In Brief
    7
- Information
  9
  - Initial Drive Information
    14
  - Door Locks
    15
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    15
  - Memory Features
    19
  - Heated and Ventilated Seats
    20
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    21
  - Passenger Sensing System
    21
  - Safety Belts
    21
  - Mirror Adjustment
    22
  - Interior Lighting
    24
  - Exterior Lighting
    25
  - Climate Controls
    26
  - Vehicle Features
    31
  - Portable Audio Devices
    32
  - Cruise Control
    34
  - Universal Remote System
    36
  - Maintenance
    39
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    40
- Onstar Overview
  41
  - Windows
    43
  - Keys and Locks
    44
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    45
  - Automatic Door Locks
    50
  - Delayed Locking
    50
  - Lockout Protection
    50
  - Power Door Locks
    50
  - Safety Locks
    50
  - Doors
    51
  - Rear Doors
    51
  - Vehicle Security
    53
  - Immobilizer Operation
    54
  - Convex Mirrors
    56
  - Exterior Mirrors
    56
  - Manual Mirrors
    56
  - Folding Mirrors
    57
  - Power Mirrors
    57
  - Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    57
  - Heated Mirrors
    58
  - Interior Mirrors
    59
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    59
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    59
  - Manual Windows
    60
  - Windows
    60
  - Rear Windows
    61
  - Roof
    62
  - Sun Visors
    62
  - Sunroof (Extended Cab)
    62
  - Sunroof (Crew Cab)
    63
Seats and Restraints

65
- Front Seats
  73
  - Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    73
- Seats and Restraints
  73
- Rear Seats Rear Seats
  74
  - Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)
    74
  - Safety Belts
    76
- Safety Belts
  77
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    77
  - Properly
    79
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    79
  - Extended Cab
    81
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    84
- Safety Belt Extender
  85
- Safety System Check
  85
- Replacing Safety Belt System
  86
- Safety Belt Care
  86
- Airbag System
  87
- Where Are the Airbags
  89
- When Should an Airbag
  91
  - Inflate
    91
- How Does an Airbag
  93
  - Restrain
    93
- What Makes an Airbag
  93
  - Inflate
    93
- What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
  94
- Airbag On-Off Switch
  96
- Passenger Sensing
  99
  - System
    99
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  104
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  104
- Airbag System Check
  106
- Replacing Airbag System
  106
  - Parts after a Crash
    106
- Child Restraints
  107
- Older Children
  107
- Infants and Young
  109
  - Children
    109
- Child Restraint Systems
  111
- Where to Put the Restraint
  113
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
  115
  - Latch System
    115
  - System
    119
- Replacing LATCH System
  123
  - Parts after a Crash
    123
- Securing Child Restraints
  124
  - Position)
    126
- Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
  124
- Securing Child Restraints
  126
  - Storage Compartments
    137
  - Armrest Storage
    138
  - Center Console Storage
    138
Instruments and Controls

139
- Controls
  140
- Instruments and Controls
  141
- Steering Wheel Controls
  141
- Horn
  143
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  143
- Compass
  144
- Clock
  146
- Power Outlets
  148
- Cigarette Lighter
  149
- Ashtrays
  150
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  150
- Instrument Cluster
  151
- Odometer
  152
- Speedometer
  152
- Tachometer
  152
- Trip Odometer
  152
- Fuel Gauge
  153
- Engine Oil Pressure
  154
- Gauge
  154
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    155
- Voltmeter Gauge
  156
- Safety Belt Reminders
  157
- Airbag Readiness Light
  158
- Airbag On-Off Light
  159
- Passenger Airbag Status
  161
  - Indicator
    161
- Charging System Light
  162
  - Indicator Lamp
    163
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    163
- Brake System Warning
  165
  - Light
    165
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  166
- Four-Wheel-Drive Light
  167
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  167
- OFF Light
  168
- Tire Pressure Light
  168
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak
  168
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  169
- High-Beam on Light
  170
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  170
- Security Light
  170
- Cruise Control Light
  171
  - Information Displays
    171
- Driver Information
  171
  - Center (DIC)
    171
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  171
- Vehicle Messages
  180
- Battery Voltage and Charging
  181
- Brake System Messages
  181
- Door Ajar Messages
  182
- Engine Cooling System
  182
  - Messages
    182
- Engine Oil Messages
  183
- Engine Power Messages
  184
- Fuel System Messages
  184
- Key and Lock Messages
  185
- Lamp Messages
  185
- Object Detection System
  185
  - Messages
    185
- Ride Control System
  185
  - Messages
    187
- Airbag System Messages
  187
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  187
- Starting the Vehicle
  187
- Tire Messages
  187
  - Transmission Messages
    188
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    189
  - Vehicle Personalization
    190
  - Universal Remote System
    198
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    203
Lighting

205
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  205
  - Lighting Features
    205
- Daytime Running
  207
  - Lamps (DRL)
    207
- Exterior Lamps off
  207
  - Reminder
    207
- Flash-To-Pass
  207
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  207
- Automatic Headlamp
  208
  - System
    208
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  209
- Fog Lamps
  210
- Turn and Lane-Change
  210
  - Signals
    210
- Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
  211
- Cargo Lamp
  212
- Control
  212
- Dome Lamps
  212
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  212
- Battery Load Management
  213
- Entry Lighting
  213
- Exit Lighting
  213
- Reading Lamps
  213
- Battery Power Protection
  214
Infotainment System

215
- Infotainment System
  216
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  216
- Operation
  217
- AM-FM Radio
  223
- Satellite Radio
  225
- Radio Reception
  228
- Fixed Mast Antenna
  229
- Satellite Radio Antenna
  229
- Audio Players
  230
- CD Player
  230
- CD/DVD Player
  236
- Auxiliary Devices
  247
- Rear Seat Entertainment
  252
  - (RSE) System
    252
  - Rear Seat Infotainment
    252
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
  262
  - System
    262
- Bluetooth
  264
  - Phone
    264
  - Agreements
    272
  - Air Vents
    273
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    277
Driving and Operating

285
- Driving and Operating
  287
  - Defensive Driving
    287
  - Drunk Driving
    287
  - Control of a Vehicle
    288
  - Braking
    288
  - Steering
    288
  - Off-Road Recovery
    289
  - Loss of Control
    289
  - Off-Road Driving
    290
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    296
  - Highway Hypnosis
    297
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    297
  - Winter Driving
    298
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    300
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    301
  - Truck-Camper Loading
    308
  - Information
    308
- Starting and Operating
  310
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    310
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    311
  - Ignition Positions
    312
- Starting the Engine
  314
- Fast Idle System
  315
- Engine Coolant Heater
  316
  - Shifting into Park
    317
- Retained Accessory
  316
  - Power (RAP)
    316
- Shifting out of Park
  318
  - That Burn
    319
- Active Fuel Management
  319
- Engine Exhaust
  320
- Automatic Transmission
  321
- Manual Mode
  325
- Tow/Haul Mode
  326
- Drive Systems
  327
  - System (ABS)
    341
  - Brakes
    341
  - Antilock Brake System (Abs)
    341
- Four-Wheel Drive
  327
- Brake Assist
  342
- Parking Brake
  342
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  343
  - Locking Rear Axle
    346
  - Cruise Control
    347
- Ride Control Systems
  343
- Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
  350
  - Rear Vision
    352
    
    Camera (RVC)
    352
  - Fuel
    357
  - Recommended Fuel
    358
  - Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    358
  - California Fuel
    359
    
    Requirements
    359
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    359
  - Fuel Additives
    359
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    360
  - Filling the Tank
    361
- General Towing
  363
  - Information
    368
- Trailer Towing
  368
- Towing Equipment
  384
- Add-On Electrical
  396
  - Equipment
    396
  - Add-Ons
    396
- Trailer Sway
  396
  - Control (TSC)
    396
- Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
  397
- Pickup Conversion to
  400
  - Chassis Cab
    400
Vehicle Care

401
- Accessories and Modifications
  403
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
  403
- California Proposition
  403
  - 65 Warning
    403
- Vehicle Care
  403
- Vehicle Checks
  404
  - Doing Your Own
    404
    
    Service Work
    404
  - Hood
    405
  - Engine Oil
    407
  - Engine Oil Life System
    410
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
    411
  - Automatic Transmission
    411
    
    Transmission)
    414
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    417
  - Cooling System
    419
  - Engine Coolant
    420
  - Engine Overheating
    423
- Engine Fan
  426
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
  426
- Power Steering Fluid
  427
- Brakes
  428
- Washer Fluid
  428
- Brake Fluid
  430
- Battery
  431
- Four-Wheel Drive
  432
- Front Axle
  433
- Rear Axle
  434
- Noise Control System
  436
- Function Check
  437
- Starter Switch Check
  437
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
  438
- Mechanism Check
  438
- Park Brake and P (Park)
  438
- Glass Replacement
  439
- Headlamp Aiming
  439
- Bulb Replacement
  442
- Halogen Bulbs
  442
- Headlamps, Front Turn
  442
  - Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
    442
- Pick-Up Box Identification
  443
  - And Fender Marker
    443
  - Lamps
    443
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
  444
  - Lamps
    444
  - Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
    444
- License Plate Lamp
  445
- Replacement Bulbs
  445
- Electrical System Electrical System
  446
  - Overload
    446
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block
  447
- Fuses and Circuit
  447
  - Breakers
    447
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block
  451
- Tires
  454
- Wheels and Tires
  454
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  455
- Tire Designations
  457
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  459
- Tire Pressure
  462
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    464
  - Operation
    465
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    465
- Tire Inspection
  468
- Tire Rotation
  468
- Dual Tire Rotation
  471
- When It Is Time for New
  471
  - Tires
    471
- Buying New Tires
  472
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  474
- Uniform Tire Quality
  474
  - Grading
    474
- Wheel Alignment and Tire
  476
  - Balance
    476
- Wheel Replacement
  476
- Tire Chains
  477
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  478
- Tire Changing
  480
- Full-Size Spare Tire
  491
- Jump Starting
  492
- Recreational Vehicle
  496
- Towing
  496
- Towing the Vehicle
  496
- Appearance Care
  502
- Exterior Care
  502
- Interior Care
  505
- Floor Mats
  508
- Service and Maintenance
  509
  - Maintenance Schedule
    511
    
    Services
    516
    
    And Care
    517
    
    Lubricants, and Parts
    520
    
    Maintenance Replacement Parts
    523
  - Maintenance Records
    524
- Technical Data
  527
  - Vehicle Data
    528
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    532
Customer Information

533
- Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
  535
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
  535
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
  538
- Online Owner Center
  539
  - Canada)
    540
  - Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
    540
  - Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
    540
- Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
  542
- Courtesy Transportation
  546
- Scheduling Service
  546
  - Canada)
    546
- Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
  548
- Service Publications Ordering Information
  550
  - Government
    551
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    551
  - Government
    552
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
  552
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  552
- Event Data Recorders
  553
- Navigation System
  554
  - Identification (RFID)
    554
  - Statement
    554
  - Radio Frequency Statement
    554
  - Onstar Services
    556
    
    Emergency
    556
    
    Security
    556
    
    Navigation
    556
    
    Connections
    558
    
    Diagnostics
    559
  - Onstar Additional Information
    559
    
    Onstar Additional
    559
    
    Traction Control System
    570
- Onstar
  554

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