GMC SIERRA 1500 2020 Getting To Know Your
GMC SIERRA 1500 2020 Getting To Know Your

GMC SIERRA 1500 2020 Getting To Know Your

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
2020 SIERRA & SIERRA DENALI
1500/2500HD/3500HD
gmc.com
Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your light-duty
(LD) or heavy-duty (HD) GMC Sierra. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not
be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at
my.gmc.com/learn. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner's Manual in your glove box.
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner's Manual for complete instructions.
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  • Page 1 Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your light-duty (LD) or heavy-duty (HD) GMC Sierra. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.gmc.com/learn.
  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL Exterior/ Cruise Control/ Forward Power Range Instrument Collision Alert /Heated Turn Signal/ Driver Controls Selection Mirror Panel/Cargo Steering Wheel Windshield Information Drive Mode Window Mode Lamp Controls Buttons Wipers Lever Center Control Buttons Buttons Engine Audio Next/ Electric Steering Audio Volume Driver...
  • Page 3 Driver’s Heated/ Infotainment Infotainment Passenger’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat System (8-inch* System Climate Ventilated Seat Controls Buttons screen shown Controls Buttons Lane Keep Assist (LD Model) Wireless Integrated USB Ports/ Traction Control- or Lane Departure Warning Charging Trailer Brake Accessory Power StabiliTrak Off/ (HD Model)/Park Assist Control...
  • Page 4: Keyless Unlocking

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm Lock Press and release to locate your Press to lock all doors and vehicle. The exterior lamps flash tailgate. and the horn chirps 3 times. Unlock Press and hold to activate the Press to unlock the driver’s alarm.
  • Page 5 KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM quIppEd STARTING THE VEHICLE With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, rotate the key clockwise to the Start position. TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE Shift to Park. Push the key all the way in (1) and then rotate the key counter-clockwise to the Lock/Off position (2).
  • Page 6 To help conserve fuel, the auto engine stop/start system may automatically stop the engine, if operating conditions are met, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop. The tachom- eter gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate controls and other acces- sories will continue to operate.
  • Page 7: Seat Adjustments

    POWER FRONT SEATS SEAT ADJUSTMENTS A. Seat Cushion Adjustment Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat. B. Seatback Adjustment Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback. C.
  • Page 8 REAR SEATS REAR SEAT STORAGE Seatback storage is an ideal location for charge cords, tablets, flashlights or rain gear. Pull the tab (A) to access the storage compartment in the outboard seat- backs. Lift up either side of the 60/40-split rear seat to access the storage areas under the seat.
  • Page 9: Electric Parking Brake

    CLIMATE CONTROLS/VEHICLE CONTROLS Dual automatic climate controls shown Air Delivery AUTO SYNC Modes: Driver’s Temp. Passenger’s Temp. REAR Defog Control/ Defrost Mode/Rear Control/Link Vent Automatic Window-Heated Fan Speed/ Air Conditioning/ passenger’s setting Operation Outside Mirror Defog Floor On/Off Recirculation Mode to driver’s setting Lane Keep Auto Engine...
  • Page 10: Driver Information Center

    DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle messages and system information. BASE DIC CONTROL Use the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument cluster to access the DIC menu. Turn the stem to scroll through the menu. Press and hold the stem to reset an item.
  • Page 11: Infotainment System

    , and offers hands-free ® voice control. For assistance, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn. MANAGING HOME PAGE ICONS 1. Press the Home button. 2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
  • Page 12: Storing Favorites

    Apps icon on the Home page. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connec- tivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information. APPLE CARPLAY Apple CarPlay capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple CarPlay icon on the Home page of the infotainment system.
  • Page 13: Secondary Phone

    Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in- vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information. PAIR A PHONE 1.
  • Page 14: Lte Wi-Fi® Hotspot

    To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi icon on the Home page or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot on the infotainment system. For more information, call 1-855-478-7767 or visit my.gmc.com/learn. See your Infotainment System Manual.
  • Page 15: Lamp Controls

    LIGHTING LAMP CONTROLS Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lamps. Off/On AUTO Automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog Lamps INTELLIBEAM SYSTEM Press to turn the fog lamps on/off. The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off Instrument Panel Brightness according to surrounding traffic when...
  • Page 16 DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
  • Page 17: Driver Assistance Systems

    DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING (LD Model) – During daytime driving, the system can detect pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft. and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
  • Page 18: Rear Vision Camera

    REAR VISION CAMERA/SURROUND VISION REAR VISION CAMERA When the vehicle is in Reverse below 8 mph, a view of the area behind the vehicle dis- plays on the infotainment screen. Camera view buttons are at the bottom of the screen. Touch the Guidance Lines or Hitch Guid ance button to change the...
  • Page 19 REAR CAMERA MIRROR The rear camera mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic conditions. A. On/Off Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off. B.
  • Page 20 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Use the four-wheel drive buttons on the left side of the instrument panel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The Driver Information Center displays the current status of the transfer case. AUTO Auto Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when traction conditions vary.
  • Page 21: Tire Pressure Monitor

    DRIVE MODES The Drive Modes automatically adjust various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions. The modes are displayed on the Driver Information Center. Rotate the Drive Mode knob to the right to select a mode. Modes may include: Normal –...
  • Page 22 TRAILERING TRAILERING APP The in-vehicle Trailering app on the info- tainment screen includes: • Hitching and setup with pre-departure checklists • Maintenance reminders • Trailer tire pressure monitoring • Trailer light testing • Customizing and saving trailer profiles • Trailer Gain settings saved for each trailer profile •...
  • Page 23 GMC MULTIPRO TAILGATE OPERATION The tailgate has 6 functional positions to improve loading, unloading and access to the cargo box. 1. Primary Gate Open the primary gate for access to the cargo box. 2. Primary Gate Load Stop With the primary gate open, the load stop helps keep longer items secure in the cargo box.
  • Page 24: Roadside Assistance

    GMC OWNER CENTER Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check out person- alized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service required) and more.

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