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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your GMC Sierra Denali. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.
Note: Diesel model shown.
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
Forward Collision Alert
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Tow/Haul Mode
Hill Descent Control
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Check Engine
Antilock Brake System
Diesel Exhaust Brake (diesel models only)
Low Tire Pressure (single rear wheel models only)
Door Ajar
Oil Pressure
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Lane Keep Assist
Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver's door. Press again to unlock all doors and tailgate. Press and hold to lower all w indows.
Lock
Press to lock all doors and tailgate.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound until the button is pressed again or the ignition is turned on.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the
button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
Note: If the remote start heated/vented seat option is selected, the heated/vented seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature performance of the unoccupied seat may be reduced during the remote start. The heated/ vented seat turns off when the ignition is turned on.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically when the ignition is turned on/off (for exit recall, the driver's door must be opened).
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
The Customizable Driver Display on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
Use the control pad on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.
The Customizable Driver Display features three display themes: Standard, Technology, and Media. The style of the display will change depending on the selected theme.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lights.
Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Press to turn the fog lamps on or off.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Rotate the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
Cargo Box Lamp
With the vehicle in Park, press to turn the cargo lamp and under-rail pickup box lights on or off. The button indicator will illuminate when the lights are on.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off based on traffic conditions when the lamp control is in the AUTO position and the system is activated, indicated by a green indicator on the instrument cluster. A blue
indicator appears when the high-beam headlamps are on.
The system is turned off if the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature is used.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
Optional equipment
If the air delivery mode or fan speed is manually adjusted, automatic operation is turned off.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Rotate the band on the lever to activate the wipers.
Fast Wipes
Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent
Adjust the delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
OFF
Mist
Single wipe.
Washer Fluid
Push the paddle forward to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the audio, Bluetooth, navigation or OnStar ® system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject a call.
Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers.
Next/Previous
With the Audio screen displayed on the DIC, press or
to seek the previous or next radio station or track.
Volume
(behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station
(behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.
Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown. Volume button is located behind the right side of the steering wheel.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving.
The GMC IntelliLink System is controlled by using the audio system buttons, touch screen, voice recognition and audio steering wheel controls.
Optional equipment
For assistance with the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance at
1-855-4-SUPPORT
(1-855-478-7767)
or visit my.gmc.com/learn.
Up to 60 radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXM), media (song, artist, album, and genre with device connected to a USB port), phone contacts and navigation destinations can be stored in any order.
Optional equipment
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
In-vehicle apps, connecting to music, news, weather, travel information and more, are available for download to the radio through the SHOP icon on the home page.
Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity and a data plan accessed through the vehicle's OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information.
An accessory power outlet, dual USB ports and auxiliary jack are located in the center console storage compartment.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible smartphone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
The Wireless Charging system is located on the storage tray on top of the center console. To check mobile device compatibility, visit my.gmc.com/learn. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
Optional equipment
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to seven devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
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. Bluetooth streaming audio is available with the IntelliLink system. For more information, visit my.gmc.com/learn.
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, press the MEDIA button until Bluetooth is displayed on the touch screen to stream audio from the device. Control audio operation using the device controls.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers. When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use of others. A Report Card records vehicle data about driving behavior. When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information Center message displays that Teen Driver is active.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the navigation system while driving.
Destinations can be entered by Voice
Recognition, Address, Recent Destination, Contacts and Places of Interest (POI).
To enter a destination using voice recognition:
To enter a destination using the single line destination feature:
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
The Vehicle Settings menu may include Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, Comfort and Convenience, Lighting, Power Door Locks, and Remote Lock/ Unlock/Start.
Use the MENU knob or the touch screen to:
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
The Tri-Mode Power Steps extend or retract when the door is opened or closed.
Optional equipment
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral:
With the vehicle in Park and the doors unlocked, kick the switch on the rear end of the step to extend the step to the tire. Kick the switch again to retract the step.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press once to increase speed 1 mph; press and hold to continue increasing the speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press once to decrease speed 1 mph; press and hold to continue decreasing the speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.
Safety Alert Seat – The driver's seat pulses, left side, right side, or simultaneously, to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Forward Collision Alert – The
Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses.
Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking (LD models only) – If the vehicle is traveling at a low speed and the system detects that a front-end collision situation is imminent while following a detected vehicle, and the driver has not already applied the brakes, the system automatically applies the brakes to help reduce the collision's severity. The system may even help avoid the collision at very low speeds.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (LD Models Only) – The system may help avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The
Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument cluster if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and display an amber
.
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse 3 times, or 3 beeps may sound, on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning (HD Models Only) – When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, the system flashes an amber
visual alert on the instrument cluster and pulses the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat.
Rear Vision Camera – Provides a view directly behind the vehicle when backing up.
Front and/or Rear Parking Assist – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides "distance to closest object" information on the Driver Information Center and a caution symbol on the Rear Vision Camera display. When the vehicle should be stopped immediately to avoid a collision, a continuous audible tone sounds or the Safety Alert Seat pulses.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 2–14 mph while descending a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The engine exhaust brake enhances the vehicle brake system by automatically downshifting the transmission, depending on the length of time the brakes are applied.
See your Duramax Diesel Owner Manual.
Range Selection Mode allows the driver to select the range of gears desired for the current driving conditions.
The transmission will be limited to the gear selected and lower gears. If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shifts to reduce shift cycling, such as when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades. When towing, use the Tow/ Haul Mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission.
The free trailering guide app includes maximum trailer weight ratings by model along with trailering information on hitches and equipment, GMC trailering technologies, safe trailering techniques and more. Currently available for the iPad®, download the mobile app from the iPad's app store.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the amount of power output, or Trailer Gain, available to the trailer brakes. The control panel is located on the left side of the instrument panel. ITBC information is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Optional equipment
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle's tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver's door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
Refer to your Owner Manual for information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console.
Open and close the sunshade manually by pulling it rearward or forward.
Express Open/
Close
Fully press the rear of the SLIDE switch to express open the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially open the sunroof.
Vent/
Close
Press the rear of the TILT switch to vent the sunroof from the closed position.
Press the front of the TILT switch to close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
The power rear window switch is located on the overhead console.
Note: The power rear window cannot be operated manually.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Optional equipment
1-888-881-3302
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. GMC's Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the help you need.
The myGMC mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile device to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic information and Roadside Assistance.
The myGMC mobile app also enables users to send remote commands — including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors — as well as locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation system (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device's app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner Manual.
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check out personalized information, including an online owner manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today at my.gmc.com.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice.
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