2016 GMC Sierra Owners Manual

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Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 469 Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . .70 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 481 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .194, 195 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 476 Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . .60 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . .57 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . .57 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104, 108 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244, 246 Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 354 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 464 Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 . . . . . 465 Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 476 Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 458 Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Special Application Services . . . . 458 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 504 Index Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Steering System Messages . . . . . 157 Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 116 Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Switches Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 483 Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 473 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 44 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Tires (cont'd) Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411 Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Pressure Monitor Operation . . 408 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 407 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Terminology and Definitions . . 403 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 418 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 321 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Index 505 Towing (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Vehicle (cont'd) General Information . . . . . . . . . . 321 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 436 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 347 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 347 Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . 365, 368 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 417 Universal Remote System . . . . . . 169 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Updates Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203, 206 Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Identification Number (VIN) . . . 465 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 160 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 143 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . 389 Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 313 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 418 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 506 Index When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 91 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 385 Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . 389 2k16_CS6_GMC_Sierra_23133520A.ai 1 9/4/2015 1:56:25 PM 2k16_CS6_GMC_Sierra_23133520A.ai 1 9/4/2015 1:56:25 PM CM MY CY CMY GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 32 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 120 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 182 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 254 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 470 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 481 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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, and SIERRA 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. For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement. 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 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23133520 A First Printing ©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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. 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.” Introduction 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.” GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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 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 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Passenger Sensing System . . . 14 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Vehicle Features Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 24 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 25 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 26 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27 Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Universal Remote System . . . . . 28 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 29 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 30 E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- In Brief Instrument Panel Uplevel Shown, Base Similar GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 1. 2. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 178. Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System (If Equipped). See Towing Equipment 0 338. 3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 172. Fog Lamps 0 177 (If Equipped). 4. Air Vents 0 251. 5. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 176. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 123. 6. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 122. Volume Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 122. 7. Instrument Cluster 0 129. 8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 176. 9. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 284. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode 0 290. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 288. 10. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 175. Infotainment 0 183. 11. 12. Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch (If Equipped) (Out of View). See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 77. 13. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 (If Equipped). 14. Power Outlet 110/120V Alternating Current (If Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 125. 15. Power Outlets 0 125 (If Equipped). 16. USB Port (Base Radio) 0 203 or USB Port (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 206 (If Equipped). In Brief 17. g Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 301. 0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 275. { Cargo Lamp 0 178. X Parking Assist Button (If Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 308. A Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 314 (If Equipped). 5 Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 303. q Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See “Exhaust Brake” in the Duramax diesel supplement. g Power Take Off (PTO) Switch (If Equipped). See the Duramax diesel supplement. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- In Brief Auxiliary Button (If Equipped). See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 348. 18. Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) 0 244 or Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) 0 246 (If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 248 (If Equipped). 19. Steering Wheel Controls 0 122 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 146 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 148. 20. Hood Release. See Hood 0 355. 21. Horn 0 123. 22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 121 (Out of View). 23. Cruise Control 0 304. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 311 (If Equipped). 24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 139. 25. Parking Brake 0 300. 26. Electronic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 291. Card Holder (If Equipped). See Instrument Panel Storage 0 116. 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. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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 37. In Brief 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 Q : Press to lock the doors. 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 0 162. 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 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys 0 32 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 35. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10 In Brief K : Press to unlock the doors. See Door Locks 0 38 and Power Door Locks 0 39. Windows Power Windows 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, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 279. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows 0 50 and Power Windows 0 50. 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 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) 0 279. . Press the switch to open the window. . Pull the switch to close the window. The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar In Brief 11 To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. If equipped, raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. See Seat Adjustment 0 56. See Power Seat Adjustment 0 57. If equipped, move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment 0 57. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12 In Brief Power Lumbar See Lumbar Adjustment 0 57. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58. Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time. If equipped, 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. To adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To recline a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58. Memory Features Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the Personalization Menus. See Memory Seats 0 59 and Vehicle Personalization 0 162. Heated and Ventilated Seats Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other Models Similar If equipped, 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 (if equipped). 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. In Brief 13 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 60. 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 55 and Seat Adjustment 0 56. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 14 In Brief Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts 0 63. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 65. . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 65. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 93. Passenger Sensing System 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. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch on the instrument panel endcap. If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 77 for more information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System 0 79 for important information. Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 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. 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 46. Base Power Mirrors 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver side or passenger side mirror. 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. In Brief 15 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 47. The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats 0 59. Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 16 In Brief 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 49. Steering Wheel Adjustment 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel 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. To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped: 1. Push the lever (1) down to move the steering wheel forward or rearward. Lift the lever up to lock the wheel in place. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack, below the climate controls. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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 0 275. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps 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. Reading Lamps In Brief 17 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 0 178. Exterior Lighting There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: 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). The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 18 In Brief 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 0 172. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 175. . Fog Lamps 0 177. 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 0 123. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement. Climate Control System (with Heater Only) In Brief 19 1. Fan Control 2. Air Recirculation 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Defrost 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 20 In Brief Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning) 1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Defrost 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 6. K (Rear Window Defogger, If Equipped) f (Outside Heated Mirror, If Equipped) 8 (Outside Air, If Equipped) 7. Air Recirculation GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Dual Automatic Climate Control System 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 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) 0 244 or Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) 0 246 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 248 (If Equipped). In Brief 21 Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the automatic transmission shift lever. To enable: 1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 288. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 22 In Brief 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 0 290. 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. Transfer Case Controls The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls. Use these controls to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes. Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver. This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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 0 436 or Trailer Towing 0 324. 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. Choose 4n when driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. See Four-Wheel Drive 0 291. Automatic Transfer Case 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 In Brief 23 Vehicle Features Infotainment System The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped. Radio(s) Base Radio O : Press to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® Audio, if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 24 In Brief MENU : Press to select a menu. g : Press to seek the previous station or track. l : Press to seek the next station or track. See “Base Radio” in Overview (Base Radio) 0 184 or Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 187. Base Radio with Touchscreen O : Press to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. { : Press to go to the Home Page. 7 : Press to seek the previous station or track. 6 : Press to seek the next station or track. See “Base Radio with Touchscreen” in Overview (Base Radio) 0 184 or Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 187. Setting the Clock See Clock 0 124. Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. For more information refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). See Satellite Radio (Base Radio) 0 194 or Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 195. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB ports in the center console or armrest. There may be a USB port in the upper glove box. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See USB Port (Base Radio) 0 203 or USB Port (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 206 and Auxiliary Jack 0 207. Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- In Brief 25 The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) 0 221 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 217 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 216 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 226. Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. g : For vehicles with OnStar® or a Bluetooth® system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview 0 484 or “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the infotainment manual. i : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. o or p : Press to go to the previous or next menu option. w or x : Press to go to the next or previous selection. V : Press to select a highlighted menu option. The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel. 1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous favorite. When on a media source, press to select the next or previous track. 2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls 0 122. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 26 In Brief Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. If the vehicle has the base level instrument cluster, the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the DIC. If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC. 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) (Base Level) 0 146 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 148. 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 0 311. 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) 0 313. 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) GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 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) 0 313 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 314. 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 0 308. 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 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 0 308. 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. In Brief 27 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. 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 0 125. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 28 In Brief Universal Remote System Sunroof If equipped with the Universal Remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console. 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 0 169. 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) 0 279. 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 53. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- eAssist Features eAssist® Overview For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement. 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 0 155. . To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until i and g illuminate In Brief 29 in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 155. . 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 0 301. 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 GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 30 In Brief the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 267. 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 0 407. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, 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. Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 146 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 148. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. 2. Press and hold the V button on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. 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 OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset. See Engine Oil Life System 0 364. 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 0 318. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Fuel 0 316. 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. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- In Brief 31 . 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 0 474. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Keys, Doors, and Windows 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 37 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Doors Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 42 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 44 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 48 Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 49 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 49 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 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. GMC Sierra Owner Manual 9234758) - 2016 - CRC - 7/31/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Keys, Doors, and Windows 33 Warning (Continued) 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

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