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Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 7-12

Section	Page
2004 GMC Sierra Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	12
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Seatback Latches	14
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	15
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	15
Safety Belts	17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	17
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Center Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	33
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	36
Safety Belt Extender	38
Child Restraints	39
Older Children	39
Infants and Young Children	41
Child Restraint Systems	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	49
Top Strap Anchor Location	51
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	54
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear)	56
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Front)	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)	67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab)	70
Air Bag Systems	76
Where Are the Air Bags?	78
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	79
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	80
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	81
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	81
Air Bag Off Switch	82
Passenger Sensing System	87
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Restraint System Check	93
Checking Your Restraint Systems	93
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	94
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Remote Keyless Entry System	98
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	99
Doors and Locks	102
Door Locks	102
Power Door Locks	103
Delayed Locking	104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	104
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	106
Lockout Protection	107
Rear Doors	107
Tailgate	108
Windows	110
Manual Windows	110
Power Windows	111
Swing-Out Windows	112
Sun Visors	112
Theft-Deterrent Systems	113
Content Theft-Deterrent	113
Passlock®	115
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	115
New Vehicle Break-In	115
Ignition Positions	116
Starting Your Engine	117
Engine Coolant Heater	119
Automatic Transmission Operation	120
Manual Transmission Operation	124
Four-Wheel Drive	129
Parking Brake	142
Shifting Into Park (P)	143
Shifting Out of Park (P)	145
Parking Your Vehicle	146
Parking Over Things That Burn	146
Engine Exhaust	147
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	147
Mirrors	148
Manual Rearview Mirror	148
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	149
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	151
Outside Manual Mirrors	154
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	154
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors	155
Outside Power Mirrors	155
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror	156
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	156
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	157
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	157
Outside Convex Mirror	158
Outside Heated Mirrors	158
OnStar® System	158
Storage Areas	160
Glove Box	160
Cupholder(s)	160
Front Storage Area	161
Center Console Storage Area	161
Tonneau Cover	161
Vehicle Personalization	163
Memory Seat	163
Instrument Panel	165
Instrument Panel Overview	168
Hazard Warning Flashers	170
Other Warning Devices	170
Horn	171
Tilt Wheel	171
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	171
Exterior Lamps	178
Interior Lamps	183
Accessory Power Outlets	184
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	185
Climate Controls	185
Climate Control System	185
Dual Climate Control System	186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	190
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	197
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	197
Instrument Panel Cluster	198
Speedometer and Odometer	199
Tachometer	199
Safety Belt Reminder Light	200
Air Bag Readiness Light	200
Air Bag Off Light	201
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator	204
Battery Warning Light	206
Voltmeter Gage	206
Up-Shift Light	207
Brake System Warning Light	207
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	209
Traction Off Light	209
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	210
Transmission Temperature Gage	211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	213
Oil Pressure Gage	216
Cruise Control Light	217
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	217
Tow/Haul Mode Light	217
Overdrive Disable	217
Fuel Gage	218
Low Fuel Warning Light	218
Driver Information Center (DIC)	219
DIC Operation and Displays	219
DIC Warnings and Messages	230
Audio System(s)	237
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	238
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	238
AM-FM Radio	238
Radio with CD	241
Radio with Cassette and CD	252
Radio with Six-Disc CD	266
Rear Seat Entertainment System	279
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	290
Theft-Deterrent Feature	291
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	292
DVD Distortion	293
Radio Reception	293
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	293
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	294
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	295
Cleaning the Video Screen	295
Fixed Mast Antenna	295
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)	295
Chime Level Adjustment	295
Driving Your Vehicle	297
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	298
Defensive Driving	298
Drunken Driving	298
Control of a Vehicle	301
Braking	302
Traction Assist System (TAS)	305
Manual Selectable Ride	307
Locking Rear Axle	308
Steering	308
QUADRASTEER™	310
Off-Road Recovery	313
Passing	313
Loss of Control	314
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	316
Driving at Night	333
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	335
City Driving	338
Freeway Driving	339
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	340
Highway Hypnosis	340
Hill and Mountain Roads	341
Winter Driving	343
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	347
Towing	349
Towing Your Vehicle	349
Recreational Vehicle Towing	350
Loading Your Vehicle	353
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	360
Truck-Camper Loading Information	364
Trailer Recommendations	366
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	366
Towing a Trailer	366
Power Take-Off (PTO)	397
Service and Appearance Care	401
Service	403
Doing Your Own Service Work	403
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	404
Fuel	404
Gasoline Octane	404
Gasoline Specifications	405
California Fuel	405
Additives	406
Fuels in Foreign Countries	406
Filling Your Tank	407
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	409
Checking Things Under the Hood	410
Hood Release	410
Engine Compartment Overview	412
Engine Oil	418
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	423
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®)	425
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission®)	428
Manual Transmission Fluid	431
Hydraulic Clutch	432
Engine Coolant	433
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	436
Engine Overheating	436
Cooling System	439
Engine Fan Noise	444
Power Steering Fluid	445
Windshield Washer Fluid	446
Brakes	448
Battery	452
Jump Starting	453
Rear Axle	459
Four-Wheel Drive	460
Noise Control System	462
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	462
Bulb Replacement	464
Halogen Bulbs	464
Headlamps	464
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	466
Roof Marker Lamps	467
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	469
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	470
Taillamps	471
Replacement Bulbs	474
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	474
Tires	476
Inflation - Tire Pressure	484
Dual Tire Operation	485
Tire Inspection and Rotation	486
When It Is Time for New Tires	488
Buying New Tires	489
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	490
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	491
Wheel Replacement	492
Tire Chains	494
If a Tire Goes Flat	495
Changing a Flat Tire	496
Spare Tire	516
Appearance Care	516
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	517
Care of Safety Belts	519
Weatherstrips	519
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	520
Sheet Metal Damage	522
Finish Damage	522
Underbody Maintenance	523
Chemical Paint Spotting	523
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	523
Vehicle Identification	525
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	525
Service Parts Identification Label	525
Electrical System	525
Add-On Electrical Equipment	525
Windshield Wiper Fuses	526
Power Windows and Other Power Options	526
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	526
Capacities and Specifications	534
Maintenance Schedule	537
Maintenance Schedule	538
Introduction	538
Maintenance Requirements	538
Your Vehicle and the Environment	538
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	539
Scheduled Maintenance	540
Additional Required Services	542
Maintenance Footnotes	544
Owner Checks and Services	546
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km)	547
At Each Fuel Fill	547
At Least Once a Month	547
At Least Once a Year	548
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	550
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	553
Maintenance Record	555
Customer Assistance and Information	557
Customer Assistance and Information	558
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	558
Online Owner Center	559
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	560
Customer Assistance Offices	560
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	561
Roadside Assistance Program	562
Courtesy Transportation	563
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	566
Reporting Safety Defects	567
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	567
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	567
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	567
Service Publications Ordering Information	568

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