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A. B. C. D. Stoplamp Turn Signal Lamp Back-up Lamp Sidemarker Lamp 4. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing. 7. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly. 8. Close the tailgate. 5-70

Section	Page
2005 GMC Sierra Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Seatback Latches	14
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	15
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	16
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	31
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)	53
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab)	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Airbag Off Switch)	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (With Passenger Sensing System)	68
Airbag System	72
Where Are the Airbags?	74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	77
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	77
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	78
Airbag Off Switch	79
Passenger Sensing System	82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	87
Restraint System Check	88
Checking Your Restraint Systems	88
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	88
Features and Controls	91
Keys	93
Remote Keyless Entry System	94
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	95
Doors and Locks	98
Door Locks	98
Power Door Locks	99
Delayed Locking	100
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	100
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	103
Lockout Protection	103
Rear Doors	104
Tailgate	105
Windows	106
Manual Windows	106
Power Windows	107
Swing-Out Windows	108
Sliding Rear Window	108
Sun Visors	108
Theft-Deterrent Systems	109
Content Theft-Deterrent	109
Passlock®	111
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	111
New Vehicle Break-In	111
Ignition Positions	112
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	113
Starting Your Engine	113
Engine Coolant Heater	115
Automatic Transmission Operation	116
Tow/Haul Mode	119
Manual Transmission Operation	122
Four-Wheel Drive	127
Parking Brake	138
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	139
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	141
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	142
Parking Over Things That Burn	142
Engine Exhaust	143
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	144
Mirrors	145
Manual Rearview Mirror	145
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	145
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	148
Outside Manual Mirrors	150
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors	151
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors	151
Outside Power Mirrors	152
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror	152
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	152
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	153
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors	153
Outside Convex Mirror	154
Outside Heated Mirrors	154
OnStar® System	154
HomeLink® Transmitter	156
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	157
Storage Areas	160
Glove Box	160
Cupholder(s)	160
Coinholder(s)	160
Front Storage Area	161
Center Console Storage Area	161
Tonneau Cover	161
Sunroof	163
Vehicle Personalization	164
Memory Seat	164
Instrument Panel	167
Instrument Panel Overview	170
Hazard Warning Flashers	172
Other Warning Devices	172
Horn	172
Tilt Wheel	173
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	175
Flash-to-Pass	175
Windshield Wipers	175
Windshield Washer	176
Cruise Control	176
Headlamps	179
Headlamps on Reminder	180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	180
Automatic Headlamp System	181
Fog Lamps	182
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp	183
Instrument Panel Brightness	183
Dome Lamps	183
Dome Lamp Override	184
Entry Lighting	184
Exit Lighting	184
Front Reading Lamps	184
Cargo Lamp	185
Accessory Power Outlets	185
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	186
Climate Controls	187
Climate Control System	187
Dual Climate Control System	188
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	191
Outlet Adjustment	196
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	197
Instrument Panel Cluster	198
Speedometer and Odometer	199
Trip Odometer	199
Tachometer	199
Safety Belt Reminder Light	199
Airbag Readiness Light	200
Airbag Off Light	200
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	202
Battery Warning Light	204
Voltmeter Gage	204
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	205
Brake System Warning Light	205
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	207
Traction Off Light	207
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	208
Transmission Temperature Gage	209
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	210
Oil Pressure Gage	213
Security Light	214
Cruise Control Light	214
Highbeam On Light	214
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	214
Tow/Haul Mode Light	215
Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission® Only)	215
Fuel Gage	215
Low Fuel Warning Light	216
Driver Information Center (DIC)	216
DIC Operation and Displays	217
DIC Warnings and Messages	220
DIC Vehicle Customization	229
Audio System(s)	235
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	235
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	236
AM-FM Radio	236
Radio with CD	239
Radio with Cassette and CD	249
Radio with Six-Disc CD	264
Rear Seat Entertainment System	277
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	288
Theft-Deterrent Feature	289
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	290
Radio Reception	291
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	291
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	292
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	292
Fixed Mast Antenna	293
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	293
Chime Level Adjustment	293
Driving Your Vehicle	295
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	296
Defensive Driving	296
Drunken Driving	296
Control of a Vehicle	299
Braking	299
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	300
Braking in Emergencies	302
Traction Assist System (TAS)	302
Manual Selectable Ride	304
Locking Rear Axle	305
Steering	306
QUADRASTEER™	308
Off-Road Recovery	311
Passing	311
Loss of Control	313
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	314
Driving at Night	329
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	330
City Driving	333
Freeway Driving	334
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	335
Highway Hypnosis	336
Hill and Mountain Roads	336
Winter Driving	338
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	342
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	342
Recovery Hooks	343
Loading Your Vehicle	344
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	350
Truck-Camper Loading Information	354
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	356
Towing	356
Towing Your Vehicle	356
Recreational Vehicle Towing	356
Trailer Recommendations	361
Towing a Trailer	362
Power Take-Off (PTO)	392
Service and Appearance Care	395
Service	398
Doing Your Own Service Work	399
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	400
Fuel	400
Gasoline Octane	400
Gasoline Specifications	401
California Fuel	401
Additives	401
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	402
Fuels in Foreign Countries	403
Filling Your Tank	404
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	406
Checking Things Under the Hood	406
Hood Release	407
Engine Compartment Overview	408
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	414
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)	417
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	419
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission®)	421
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission®)	424
Manual Transmission Fluid	427
Hydraulic Clutch	428
Engine Coolant	429
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	431
Engine Overheating	431
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)	433
Cooling System	434
Engine Fan Noise	439
Power Steering Fluid	440
Windshield Washer Fluid	442
Brakes	443
Battery	446
Jump Starting	447
Rear Axle	452
Four-Wheel Drive	452
Front Axle	454
Noise Control System	455
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	455
Bulb Replacement	456
Halogen Bulbs	456
Headlamps	457
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	458
Roof Marker Lamps	459
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	461
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	463
Taillamps	463
Replacement Bulbs	465
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	466
Tires	466
Tire Sidewall Labelling	468
Tire Terminology and Definitions	471
Inflation - Tire Pressure	473
Dual Tire Operation	476
Tire Inspection and Rotation	477
When It Is Time for New Tires	479
Buying New Tires	480
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	481
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	482
Wheel Replacement	482
Tire Chains	484
If a Tire Goes Flat	485
Changing a Flat Tire	486
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	487
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	491
Secondary Latch System	499
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	503
Spare Tire	506
Appearance Care	506
Fabric/Carpet	507
Vinyl	508
Leather	508
Instrument Panel	509
Interior Plastic Components	509
Glass Surfaces	509
Care of Safety Belts	509
Weatherstrips	509
Washing Your Vehicle	510
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	510
Finish Care	510
Windshield and Wiper Blades	511
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	511
Tires	512
Sheet Metal Damage	512
Finish Damage	512
Underbody Maintenance	513
Chemical Paint Spotting	513
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	513
Vehicle Identification	514
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	514
Service Parts Identification Label	515
Electrical System	515
Add-On Electrical Equipment	515
Windshield Wiper Fuses	515
Power Windows and Other Power Options	516
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	516
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	516
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	518
Underhood Fuse Block	519
Capacities and Specifications	524
Maintenance Schedule	529
Maintenance Schedule	530
Introduction	530
Maintenance Requirements	530
Your Vehicle and the Environment	530
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	530
Scheduled Maintenance	532
Additional Required Services	534
Maintenance Footnotes	536
Owner Checks and Services	538
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km)	539
At Each Fuel Fill	539
At Least Once a Month	539
At Least Once a Year	540
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	542
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	545
Maintenance Record	546
Customer Assistance and Information	549
Customer Assistance and Information	550
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	550
Online Owner Center	551
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	552
Customer Assistance Offices	552
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	553
Roadside Assistance Program	553
Courtesy Transportation	555
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	557
Reporting Safety Defects	558
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	558
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	559
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	559
Service Publications Ordering Information	559

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