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GMC Sierra 2008 Getting To Know Manual

GMC Sierra 2008 Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7
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Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . .13
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13
Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Sierra. Please read this information about your vehicle's features and
your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
, Compass
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Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19
Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20
Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .21
StabiliTrak
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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .21
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Sierra Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Entertainment System ..13 Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Sierra. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the...

  • Page 2: Driver Information

    Getting to Know Your Sierra DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel (Pure Pickup model) A. Air Outlets I. Exterior Lamps Control P. Accessory Power Outlets B. Driver Information Center J. Dome Lamp Override Controls Button/Fog Lamp Q. Adjustable Pedals Button/Instrument Switch (if equipped) C.
  • Page 3 Instrument Panel (Premium model) O. Accessory Power I. Dome Lamp Override A. Air Outlets Outlets Button/Fog Lamp B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Button/Instrument P. Adjustable Pedals Lever Panel Brightness Knob Switch (if equipped) C. Instrument Panel Cluster J. Transfer Case Control Q. Ultrasonic Rear D.

  • Page 4: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Getting to Know Your Sierra Instrument Panel Cluster Diesel engine cluster shown. Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with a Diesel Particulate equipped with this cluster or one very Filter Emissions System. Maintenance similar to it. The instrument cluster messages may appear in your Driver includes these key features: Information Center regarding this system.

  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Symbols Voltmeter Operation Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions. Air Bag Readiness Light Air Conditioning (A/C) The voltmeter shows the condition of the Antilock Brake System Warning vehicle’s charging system.
  • Page 6 Getting to Know Your Sierra DIC Controls (if equipped) • Display Language The following DIC • Auto Door Lock controls are locat- • Auto Door Unlock ed on the left or • Remote Door Lock right side (depend- ing on model) of •...

  • Page 7: Safety & Security Remote Keyless Entry

    7. To exit the Feature Settings menu, (Remote Vehicle Start) (if press the button until EXIT equipped): This feature can be used to FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed start the engine from outside the vehicle. and then press the button; or (See Remote Vehicle Start.) press the button or the...

  • Page 8: Onstar

    Getting to Know Your Sierra Power Seat: Use the horizontal control OnStar (if equipped) ® (A) to move the seat forward/rearward and up/down as well as to raise/lower Your vehicle may feature the OnStar the front or rear of the seat cushion. Safe &...

  • Page 9: Memory Settings

    instrument Memory Settings (if equipped) panel below the climate The memory buttons are located on the controls. driver’s door next to the heated seat controls. Settings can be programmed Press the top for the driver’s seat, the outside mirrors arrow on the and the adjustable pedals (if equipped) switch to move for two drivers.

  • Page 10: Entertainment

    Getting to Know Your Sierra Manual Operation ENTERTAINMENT To operate the system manually, use the Audio System Features following controls: (Non-Navigation Radios only) (On/Off): Press this button to turn the system on or off. + – (Temperature Control): Press the driver and passenger + or –...
  • Page 11 FAV (Favorite) (if equipped): Press this Setting Preset Stations (Base Radio) button to go through up to six pages of To set up to 18 preset stations: any combination (AM; FM; or XM, if 1. Turn on the radio. equipped) of preset favorite radio sta- tions.
  • Page 12 Getting to Know Your Sierra To store favorite stations: located under the clock option label. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels 1. Press the BAND button to select the will appear on the display. band (AM; FM; or XM, if equipped). 3.

  • Page 13: Multiple-Disc Cd Player

    Multiple-Disc CD Player Touch Screen Navigation (if equipped) Entertainment System (if equipped) With the in-dash 6-disc CD player, you cannot directly load a CD as in single- Your vehicle’s Navigation Entertainment play systems. System provides you with detailed maps of all major highways and roads To load a CD(s): throughout the continental United States •...

  • Page 14: Rear Seat Audio And Dvd Rear Seat Entertainment Systems

    Getting to Know Your Sierra Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Note: Aim the remote control at the video Seat Entertainment Systems screen, not the DVD player, for proper (if equipped) operation. 4. To listen to the DVD through the vehicle speakers, press the DVD/CD AUX button.

  • Page 15: Convenience

    SRCE Starting the Vehicle (Source): To remote start the vehicle: Press this 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehi- button to switch cle. (Remote Vehicle Start transmitter between AM, range is within approximately 200 feet FM, XM (if of the vehicle.) equipped), CD and AUX.

  • Page 16: Cruise Control

    Getting to Know Your Sierra The headlamps also will be turned on Cruise Control (if equipped) automatically when the Rainsense wipers are active if the exterior lamp The following control knob is in the AUTO position. cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel: (On/Off):...

  • Page 17: Heated Windshield Washer

    Exterior Lamp Controls Heated Windshield Washer Fluid (if equipped) (On/Off): Turn the knob to this posi- tion to turn off the Automatic Headlamp Press the (Heated Washer Fluid) System and DRL. Turn the knob to this button, located below the climate con- position again to turn them on.

  • Page 18: Power Sliding Rear Window

    Getting to Know Your Sierra Open: From the vent position, press and the rear window. hold the rear of the switch to open the Press and hold the sunroof. front of the switch to close the rear Close: Press and hold the front of the window.

  • Page 19: Universal Home Remote

    Compass and Temperature Display Universal Home Remote Operation (if equipped) To turn the compass and temperature The Universal Home Remote is a com- display on or off, briefly press the On/Off bined universal transmitter and receiver button. that can activate up to three devices, To adjust for compass variance when such as garage door openers, entry traveling on a long-distance trip or to...

  • Page 20: Trailer-Tow Mirrors

    Getting to Know Your Sierra Trailer-Tow Mirrors (if equipped) Cargo Management System (if equipped) The trailer-tow mirrors can be extended The cargo management system is com- manually to provide better visibility when posed of three rails located on the front towing a trailer.

  • Page 21: Performance & Maintenance

    directional control of the vehicle in PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE difficult driving conditions. It turns on automatically every time you start your 6-Speed Automatic Transmission vehicle. Controls (if equipped) To limit wheelspin and help maintain The 6-speed automatic transmission has directional control, you should always a Range Selection Mode feature that leave the system on.

  • Page 22: Integrated Trailer Brake Control System

    Getting to Know Your Sierra apply the trailer brakes. ITBC system vehicle has been sitting for at least three information is displayed on the Driver hours or driven no more than one mile. Information Center. You can temporarily clear the DIC message by acknowledging it with Note: If the brakes are manually your DIC controls.

  • Page 23: Resetting The Engine Oil Life System

    3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset) button until 100% is displayed. 4. Turn off the ignition. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. Visit www.gmc.com, or see your GMC dealer for information about the avail- ability and installation of select Sierra accessories.

  • Page 24: Roadside Assistance

    (1-800-462-8782) • Telephone number and your location TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle model, year and color As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC • Vehicle mileage Roadside Assistance program. This value- •...

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