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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 98
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 156
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 163
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 345
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 363
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 373
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9234761) - 2016 - crc - 7/24/15
Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, SIERRA, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC Division wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. If the vehicle has the Duramax® diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. If the vehicle has the bi-fuel engine, see the Silverado/Sierra Bi-Fuel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine. Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23133521 A First Printing
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Danger, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{ Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”
Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses
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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Throttle and Brake PedalAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Vehicle Features
In Brief
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1.
2.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 152. Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System (If Equipped). See Towing Equipment 0 237. 3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146.
Fog Lamps 0 151 (If Equipped).
4. Air Vents 0 160. 5. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals 0 150. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 100.
6. Favorite Switches (Out of
View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 99. Volume Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 99. 7. Instrument Cluster 0 106. 8. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 150
9. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 193.
Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode 0 199. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 196.
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 149. Infotainment 0 156.
11. 12. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 52 (If Equipped). 13. Power Outlet (Alternating
Current) (If Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 102. 14. Power Outlets 0 102. 15. USB Port. See Infotainment
0 156.
16. g Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 208. 0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 184. { Cargo Lamp 0 152.
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X Parking Assist Button (If Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 215. A Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 221 (If Equipped). 5 Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 210. q Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See “Exhaust Brake” in the Duramax diesel supplement. Auxiliary Button (If Equipped). See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 247.
17. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 157.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 99
(If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 123.
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 254.
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20. Horn 0 100. 21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 99 (Out of View).
22. Cruise Control 0 211.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 218 (If Equipped). 23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 115.
24. Parking Brake 0 207. 25. Electronic Transfer Case
Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 200.
Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors and the tailgate. Q : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 136. 7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press 7 and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7
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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the
2.
RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30.
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K : Press to unlock the doors. See Door Locks 0 31 and Power Door Locks 0 32.
Windows
Power Windows
Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks. From inside, pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull again to open the door. Power Door Locks
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
The driver door has a switch to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Q : Press to lock the doors.
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or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 189. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows 0 42 and Power Windows 0 43. Express Windows The express window feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered without holding the switch. To activate express-down, press the switch down fully and release. The driver window has an express-up feature. Pull the switch up fully and release to activate.
Power Sliding Rear Window
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
If equipped, the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 189. . Press the switch to open the
window.
. Pull the switch to close the
window.
The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually.
To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 49.
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Lumbar Adjustment
Reclining Seatbacks
Memory Features
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To adjust the power lumbar support: . Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time. . Press and hold the control up to
increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 49.
To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 50.
The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals. Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the Personalization Menus. See Memory Seats 0 51 and Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running. Press I to heat the driver or passenger seatback only. Press J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback.
PressC to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52.
Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints 0 48 and Power Seat Adjustment 0 49.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts 0 54. . How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 56.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 56. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 80.
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Passenger Sensing System
United States
the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 113.
Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
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2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move the mirror up, down, right or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system (if equipped) turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 67. The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the on the overhead console are visible when
Base Power Mirrors
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver side or passenger side mirror.
Uplevel with Power Folding
Mirrors
1. Press (1) or (3) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
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3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (1) or (3) again to
deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors 0 39. If equipped with power folding mirrors: 1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors out
to the driving position.
2. Press (2) again to fold the
mirrors in to the folded position.
See Folding Mirrors 0 40. The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats 0 51. Interior Mirror
Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The automatic dimming mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 42.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel: 1. Push the lever (1) down to
move the steering wheel forward or rearward. Lift the lever up to lock the wheel in place.
2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to move the steering wheel up or down, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
Reading Lamps
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The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack, below the climate controls. Lift the switch up to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the switch down to move the pedals away. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 184.
There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open. DOOR : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
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Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 152.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 149.
. Fog Lamps 0 151.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever. The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with z on it. 1 : Fast wipes. w : Slow wipes. 3 INT : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8, then release. For several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. Lm : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 100.
Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
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To enable Range Selection: 1. Move the shift lever to
M (Manual Mode). The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest possible range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
2. Tap the plus/minus buttons to
select the range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 196.
While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 199.
Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction.
1. Driver Temperature Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Fan Control 5. Defrost 6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger 9. Power Button 10. Air Recirculation 11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 157.
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode button is on the shift lever.
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Transfer Case Controls The vehicle will have one of two styles of transfer case controls. Use these controls to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.
Electronic Transfer Case
Automatic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column.
This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column. The different drive options that may be available are described following. 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. Do not use AUTO mode to park on a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In
AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding when parked. If parking on a steep grade, use 4 m to keep all four wheels engaged. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use this setting when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 331
or Trailer Towing 0 231. 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. Choose Four-Wheel Drive Low when driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. See Four-Wheel Drive 0 200.GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9234761) - 2016 - crc - 7/24/15
Vehicle Features
Cruise Control
Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.
5 : Press to turn the system on or off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
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SET − : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control 0 211.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
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w or x : Press to move up or down in a list. o or p : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. V : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 123.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 218.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series) 0 220.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series) 0 220 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 221.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 215.
Parking Assist If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
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display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object. The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 215.
Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc. The vehicle may have up to four accessory power outlets.Vehicles with a Center Console . One or two in front of the cupholders on the center console.
. One inside the center console. . One on the rear of the center
console.
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Vehicles with Bench Seats . One on the center stack below
the climate control system.
. One or two in the storage area
on the bench seat.
Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets 0 102.
Universal Remote System
This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. See Universal Remote System 0 142.
Sunroof
If equipped with the Universal Remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console.
If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 189.
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Vent : From the closed position, press the rear of the TILT switch to vent the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the SLIDE switch. Press the switch again to stop it.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade that can be pulled forward to block the rays of the sun. Open and close the sunshade manually. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. See Sunroof 0 45.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move. . To turn off traction control, press
and release g on the center stack. The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster. The appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 130.
. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster and the
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appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 130.
. Press and release g again to
turn on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 208.
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 176. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 302.
Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
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Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 123.
2. Press and hold the V button on the DIC. The oil life will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.
2. Fully press the accelerator
pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
3. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 261.
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E85 or FlexFuel Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel 0 225. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Fuel 0 223.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 367.GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9234761) - 2016 - crc - 7/24/15
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 41
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Keys and Locks
Keys
{ Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring. It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole. See your dealer if a replacement key is required. The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle. The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the ignition key. Attach additional items only to the second ring, and limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.
The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. Programming Keys Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle.
{ Warning
If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued)
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Programming with a Recognized Key To program a new key: 1.
Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
3.
and remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a Recognized Key Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer.
If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.
Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Key.”
The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 377.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 373. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
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. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 27.
when Q is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 136. Pressing Q arms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35. If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding Q for one second will fold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Folding Mirrors 0 40 and Vehicle Personalization 0 136. K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors and the tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization 0 136. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start) : If equipped, / is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30. Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps
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To replace the battery:
1. Separate and remove the back cover of the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a coin.
Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Personalization 0 136. If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding K for one second will unfold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Folding Mirrors 0 40 and Vehicle Personalization 0 136. On some models, press, release and then press and hold K to open all of the windows. Pressing the button again will stop the windows. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/
RUN or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer for transmitter programming. Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely, depending on the outside temperature. The rear defog and heated and ventilated seats, if equipped, may also come on. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52 and Vehicle Personalization 0 136. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle cannot be remote started if: . The key is in the ignition. . The hood is not closed. . There is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on.
The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if: . The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low. The RKE transmitter range may be reduced while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 27 or Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q.
2.
Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
2. Press and slide the battery
down toward the pocket of the transmitter in the direction of the key ring. Do not use a metal object.
3. Remove the battery. 4.
Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and then the bottom toward the key ring.
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a 10-minute time extension.
Place the ignition in ON/RUN to operate the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off to use remote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
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. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
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. Turn the ignition on and then off.
. Young children who get into
Door Locks
{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
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unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks. See Power Door Locks 0 32.
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From inside, pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull the handle again to open the door. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35.
Power Door Locks
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking If equipped, when locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes signal that delayed locking is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice overrides the delayed locking feature and immediately locks all doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. Turn delayed locking on or off using vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 136.
Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door. . Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Lockout Protection When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.
Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
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After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely. Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Assistance may be needed with the removal to avoid damage to the vehicle. On vehicles with a Rear Vision Camera, it must be disconnected before removing the tailgate. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 214. To remove the tailgate:
Doors
Tailgate
{ Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate, use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate. Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate down. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches.
Crew/Double Cab Premium
Shown, Others Similar
Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated. Press { again to deactivate. The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 189. If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.
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1. Raise the tailgate and support it firmly. Pull out and hold the cable retaining clip (1). Push the cable (3) up and off of the bolt (2). Repeat on the other side.
2. With the tailgate about halfway
open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge.
3. Move the tailgate to the right
and away to release the left edge.
Reverse this procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate is secure.
Power Assist Steps If equipped, the power assist steps, when enabled, will extend when the door is opened. They will retract three seconds after the door is closed or immediately if the vehicle starts moving.
2. Kick the switch to extend the power assist step to the tire. A DIC message displays.
3. Kick the switch again to return
to normal operation. Center Stack Switch
Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion. The steps will reverse direction if there is an obstruction. Remove the obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion. If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist steps remain extended. Slight movement of the steps while extended is normal.
Kick Switch
The power assist steps can be extended and extended to the tire by pressing j. When extending the steps with j, the kick switch is disabled. The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral). To extend the steps:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park)
and unlock the doors.
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. Press j to extend both steps.
A DIC message displays.
. Press j again to extend to the
tire. A DIC message displays.
. Press j again to return to
normal operation.
Enable/Disable To enable or disable the power assist steps, press and hold j for four seconds. A DIC message displays.
Cleaning Clean the power assist steps regularly. For an automatic car wash, extend the steps while in N (Neutral) using the center stack switch. The steps will stow when shifting into D (Drive).
Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Off : Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate or the hood is open. Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Turn off the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of
three ways: . Use the RKE transmitter. . Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press Q on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds, the alarm
system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.
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If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
. Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter, or use the Keyless Access system. Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages 0 132. Inclination Sensor and Intrusion Sensor
