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Summary of Contents for GMC 2011 Sierra Denali
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Page 121: Table Of Contents
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-17 Vehicle Messages ... 5-37 Controls Voltmeter Gauge . -
Page 122: Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization ..5-47 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull Steering Wheel the lever. Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-55 Adjustment 2. -
Page 123: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or... -
Page 124: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device For vehicles with the navigation 2. Press and hold on the Main Audio Screen system, press and hold this button move quickly through the tracks (Vehicles with a Navigation for longer than one second to within the selected category. -
Page 125: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a navigation Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer system: For vehicles with a heated steering 1. Press and hold until a beep is wheel, the button for this feature is heard, to place the radio into located on the steering wheel. -
Page 126: Compass
Instruments and Controls Clear ice and snow from the wiper Compass To adjust for compass variance, use blades before using them. If frozen the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in to the windshield, carefully loosen or Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). - Page 127 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until It is suggested to calibrate away the vehicle heading, for from tall buildings, utility wires, example, N for North, is manhole covers, or other industrial displayed in the DIC. Or, if the structures, if possible.
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Page 128: Clock
Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the odometer reset stem for 2. Press the button until the hour following procedure: two seconds to start the numbers begin to flash, then compass calibration. turn the knob to increase or Compass Calibration Procedure 4. - Page 129 Instruments and Controls MP3 Radios with a Single CD 5. To decrease the time or date, do MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD one of the following: or a Single CD and DVD Player Player To adjust the time and date: To set the time and date: Press the SEEK button.
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Page 130: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, do To change the time default setting Power Outlets one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change Accessory power outlets can be the date default setting from month/ Press the softkey below the used to plug in electrical equipment, day to day/month:... -
Page 131: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Certain electrical accessories are Cigarette Lighter WARNING not compatible with the accessory To use the cigarette lighter, push it power outlets and could overload Power is always supplied to the in all the way, and let go. When it is vehicle or adapter fuses. -
Page 132: Ashtrays
5-12 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have a front function. Often gauges and warning ashtray located near the center of lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel. -
Page 133: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric, Base, Heavy Duty Similar... -
Page 134: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Trip Odometer Tachometer see the Duramax diesel supplement The trip odometer shows how far The tachometer displays the engine for more information. the vehicle has been driven since speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm). -
Page 135: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge Here are some situations customers may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated. -
Page 136: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure oil as soon as possible. See Gauge WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. -
Page 137: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Voltmeter Gauge English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a When the engine is not running, but majority of the operation, the gauge the ignition is on, this gauge shows reads 100°C (210°F) or less. -
Page 138: Safety Belt Reminders
5-18 Instruments and Controls normal. Readings between the low Readings in either warning zone This chime and light sequence are and high warning zones indicate the indicate a possible problem in the repeated if the driver remains normal operating range. electrical system. -
Page 139: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Airbag Readiness Light WARNING The system checks the airbag's If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical comes on while driving, it means problem. -
Page 140: Passenger Airbag Status
5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either Indicator ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of If the vehicle has the airbag status the right front passenger frontal indicator pictured in the following airbag. -
Page 141: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If it does not, have the vehicle Malfunction WARNING serviced by your dealer. Indicator Lamp The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever A computer system called OBD II engine starts. If it stays on, comes on and stays on, it means (On-Board Diagnostics-Second or comes on while driving, there... - Page 142 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: engine is running, this indicates that intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed.
- Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Make sure to fuel the vehicle Light On Steady: An emission Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality control system malfunction has Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle. Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can Diagnosis and service might be...
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Page 144: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Light The malfunction indicator lamp is With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if system warning light comes on the light does not come on when when the parking brake is set. -
Page 145: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the light comes on while driving, If it does not, have the vehicle Tow/Haul Mode Light pull off the road and stop carefully. serviced by your dealer. If the The pedal might be harder to push system is working normally the or might go closer to the floor. -
Page 146: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak Indicator The light flashes if the system is A tire pressure message can active and is working to assist the accompany the light. See Light driver with directional control of the for more vehicle in difficult driving conditions. information. -
Page 147: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure Light Lack of proper engine oil Low Fuel Warning Light maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. -
Page 148: Security Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For information regarding this light The fog lamp lights come on when The cruise control light comes on and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use. whenever the cruise control is set. -
Page 149: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Information Displays The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to... - Page 150 5-30 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer (Trip/Fuel): Press this button (Customization): Press this to display the odometer, trip button to customize the feature Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP odometer, fuel range, average settings on your vehicle. See displays. This display shows the economy, fuel used, timer, current distance traveled in either instantaneous economy, and...
- Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-31 To use the retro-active reset feature, Fuel Range Average Economy press and hold the set/reset button Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL Press the trip/fuel button until AVG for at least four seconds. The trip RANGE displays. This display ECONOMY displays.
- Page 152 5-32 Instruments and Controls Timer Transmission Temperature Vehicle Information Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be TRANS TEMP displays. This (Vehicle Information): Press used as a timer. display shows the temperature of this button to scroll through the the automatic transmission fluid in...
- Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-33 recommended in the Maintenance Tire Pressure Trailer Gain and Output Schedule in this manual. See If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Integrated Monitor System (TPMS), the Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, for more information.
- Page 154 5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Hours Odometer To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer Press the vehicle information button Press the trip odometer reset stem reset stem for at least four seconds. until ENGINE HOURS displays. This until ODOMETER displays.
- Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Language Engine Hours 3. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to scroll This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, through all of the available the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or languages.
- Page 156 5-36 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting called the retro-active reset. This On vehicles with the Integrated This display allows for setting the can be used to set the trip odometer Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, compass zone.
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Page 157: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 When the remaining oil life is low, Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC message will appear on the display. indicate the status of the vehicle or See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to... -
Page 158: Brake System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake As soon as it is safe to do so, system needs service as soon as carefully pull your vehicle over to CHARGING SYSTEM possible. See your dealer. the side of the road and turn the On some vehicles, this message ignition off. -
Page 159: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 HOOD OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the hood is not fully sounds if the passenger side rear damage to the engine. -
Page 160: Engine Oil Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If you drive the vehicle If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed. -
Page 161: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low. -
Page 162: Object Detection System
5-42 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST The vehicle is safe to drive, however, you do not have the Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, your speed and drive accordingly. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a OWNERS MANUAL... -
Page 163: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 STABILITRAK OFF There are several conditions that The message turns off as soon as can cause this message to appear. the conditions that caused the If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message to be displayed are no One condition is overheating, message displays when you turn off longer present. -
Page 164: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-44 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System to appear. See RIGHT FRT (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), or RIGHT RR (right rear) Messages more information. If the warning to indicate the location of the low comes on and stays on, there may tire. -
Page 165: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE If you drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING If your vehicle has the while the transmission fluid is all-wheel-drive (AWD) system overheating and the transmission On vehicles with the Integrated or the four-wheel-drive (4WD) temperature warning is displayed... -
Page 166: Washer Fluid Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, TRAILER CONNECTED Washer Fluid Messages carefully pull the vehicle over to the On vehicles with the Integrated WASHER FLUID LOW ADD side of the road and turn the ignition Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, off. -
Page 167: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Vehicle To change customization Press the customization button until preferences, use the following the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Your vehicle may have Entering the Feature button once to display all DIC customization capabilities that allow Settings Menu... - Page 168 5-48 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the This feature allows you to select setting will remain. DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not to turn off the button once to access the settings automatic door unlocking feature.
- Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-49 ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on made to this feature. The current out of the ignition.
- Page 170 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on On vehicles with a crew cab, this on the DIC display. Press the set/ the DIC display.
- Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-51 EXIT LIGHTING NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lights will turn This feature allows you to select setting will remain. on briefly when you unlock the the amount of time you want the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
- Page 172 5-52 Instruments and Controls CHIME VOLUME PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger's outside mirror will be This feature allows you to select the If your vehicle has this feature, it tilted down when the vehicle is volume level of the chime. allows you to select whether shifted into R (Reverse).
- Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Press the customization button until the original exit position, unless a Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on memory recall took place prior to EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the the DIC display. Press the set/reset removing the key again.
- Page 174 5-54 Instruments and Controls MEMORY SEAT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current REMOTE START appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. DIC display. Press the set/reset allows you to select your preference button once to access the settings for the remote memory seat recall...
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Page 175: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-55 Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will System the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings feature settings menu. - Page 176 5-56 Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to Be sure to keep the original remote Most garage door openers sold replace up to three remote control control transmitter for use in other after 1996 are Rolling Code units. transmitters used to activate vehicles, as well as for future Programming a garage door opener...
- Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-57 should slowly blink. This button Programming Universal Home may need to be held for up to Remote Fixed Code 20 seconds. For questions or help programming 4. Immediately, within one second, the Universal Home Remote release the button when the System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go garage door moves.
- Page 178 5-58 Instruments and Controls Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also Example of Eight Dip Switches have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming with Two Positions the Universal Home Remote.
- Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-59 If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
- Page 180 5-60 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink 5. After entering all of the switch 8. Press and release the same slowly. Enter each switch setting positions, once again firmly button again. The garage door from Step 2 into your vehicle's press and release all three should move, confirming that Universal Home Remote.
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Page 181: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-61 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, Remote Buttons Operation call the customer assistance phone The programmed buttons should be number under Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or button for at least half of a second. - Page 182 5-62 Instruments and Controls NOTES...