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INDEX Tires (cont'd) Pressure Light ...5-27 Pressure Monitor System ...10-60 Rotation ...10-65 Sidewall Labeling ...10-52 Terminology and Definitions ...10-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...10-72 Wheel Replacement ...10-72 When It Is Time for New Tires ...10-68 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-39 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-26 Towing Driving Characteristics ...9-74 Equipment ...9-94 General Information ...9-74 Recreational Vehicle ...10-93 Trailer ...9-78 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...9-105 Vehicle ...10-93 Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Light ...5-27 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...9-105 Tow Mirrors ...2-15 Towing ...9-78 Transfer Case ...9-40 Transmission Automatic ...9-35 Fluid, Automatic ...10-11, 10-14 Messages ...5-46 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13-13 Trip Odometer ...5-13 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-23 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-5 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-41 i-13 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-70 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Operation ...5-61 Programming ...5-56 Using This Manual ...iv V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-4 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-16 Messages ...5-39 Personalization ...5-48 Reminder Messages ...5-47 Remote Start ...2-5 Security ...2-11 Towing ...10-93

Section	Page
2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)	8
Instrument Panel (Premium Version)	12
Initial Drive Information	14
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	14
Remote Vehicle Start	15
Door Locks	15
Windows	16
Seat Adjustment	17
Memory Features	20
Heated and Ventilated Seats	21
Head Restraint Adjustment	21
Safety Belts	22
Passenger Sensing System	22
Mirror Adjustment	22
Steering Wheel Adjustment	25
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	25
Interior Lighting	26
Exterior Lighting	27
Windshield Wiper/Washer	27
Climate Controls	28
Transmission	30
Four-Wheel Drive	31
Vehicle Features	33
Radio(s)	33
Satellite Radio	34
Portable Audio Devices	34
Bluetooth®	35
Steering Wheel Controls	35
Cruise Control	36
Navigation System	36
Driver Information Center (DIC)	36
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	37
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	37
Power Outlets	38
Universal Remote System	38
Sunroof	39
Performance and Maintenance	41
StabiliTrak® System	41
Tire Pressure Monitor	41
Engine Oil Life System	41
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	42
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	42
Roadside Assistance Program	42
OnStar®	43
Keys, Doors, and Windows	45
Keys and Locks	46
Keys	46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	47
Remote Vehicle Start	49
Door Locks	51
Power Door Locks	52
Delayed Locking	52
Automatic Door Locks	52
Lockout Protection	53
Safety Locks	53
Doors	53
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	53
Tailgate	54
Vehicle Security	55
Anti-theft Alarm System	55
Immobilizer	56
Immobilizer Operation	57
Exterior Mirrors	58
Convex Mirrors	58
Manual Mirrors	58
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	59
Power Mirrors	59
Folding Mirrors	60
Heated Mirrors	61
Park Tilt Mirrors	61
Interior Mirrors	62
Manual Rearview Mirror	62
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	62
Windows	63
Manual Windows	63
Power Windows	64
Rear Windows	65
Sun Visors	65
Roof	66
Sunroof (Extended Cab)	66
Sunroof (Crew Cab)	67
Seats and Restraints	69
Head Restraints	70
Front Seats	71
Seat Adjustment	71
Center Seat	72
Power Seat Adjustment	72
Lumbar Adjustment	72
Reclining Seatbacks	73
Memory Seats	75
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	77
Rear Seats	78
Rear Seats (Extended Cab Full Bench)	78
Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)	79
Safety Belts	80
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	81
Lap-Shoulder Belt	82
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	87
Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab)	87
Safety Belt Extender	88
Safety System Check	88
Safety Belt Care	88
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	89
Airbag System	89
Where Are the Airbags?	91
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	95
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	95
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	95
Airbag On-Off Switch	97
Passenger Sensing System	100
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	104
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	105
Airbag System Check	106
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	106
Child Restraints	107
Older Children	107
Infants and Young Children	109
Child Restraint Systems	112
Where to Put the Restraint	113
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	115
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	123
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	123
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	126
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	126
Storage	137
Storage Compartments	137
Instrument Panel Storage	137
Glove Box	137
Cupholders	137
Center Console Storage	138
Instruments and Controls	139
Controls	140
Steering Wheel Adjustment	140
Steering Wheel Controls	140
Horn	142
Windshield Wiper/Washer	142
Compass	143
Clock	145
Power Outlets	147
Cigarette Lighter	148
Ashtrays	149
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	149
Instrument Cluster	150
Speedometer	151
Odometer	151
Trip Odometer	151
Tachometer	151
Fuel Gauge	152
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	153
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	154
Voltmeter Gauge	154
Safety Belt Reminders	155
Airbag Readiness Light	156
Airbag On-Off Light	157
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	159
Charging System Light	160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Brake System Warning Light	163
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	164
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	164
Tow/Haul Mode Light	164
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	165
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	165
Tire Pressure Light	165
Engine Oil Pressure Light	166
Low Fuel Warning Light	166
Security Light	167
High-Beam On Light	167
Front Fog Lamp Light	167
Cruise Control Light	168
Information Displays	168
Driver Information Center (DIC)	168
Vehicle Messages	177
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	177
Brake System Messages	178
Door Ajar Messages	178
Engine Cooling System Messages	179
Engine Oil Messages	180
Engine Power Messages	180
Fuel System Messages	181
Key and Lock Messages	181
Lamp Messages	181
Object Detection System Messages	181
Ride Control System Messages	182
Airbag System Messages	183
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	183
Starting the Vehicle Messages	183
Tire Messages	183
Transmission Messages	184
Vehicle Reminder Messages	185
Washer Fluid Messages	186
Vehicle Personalization	186
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	186
Universal Remote System	194
Universal Remote System Programming	194
Universal Remote System Operation	199
Lighting	201
Exterior Lighting	201
Exterior Lamp Controls	201
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	202
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	203
Flash-to-Pass	203
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	203
Automatic Headlamp System	204
Hazard Warning Flashers	205
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	205
Fog Lamps	206
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	206
Interior Lighting	207
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	207
Cargo Lamp	208
Dome Lamps	208
Reading Lamps	208
Lighting Features	209
Entry Lighting	209
Exit Lighting	209
Battery Load Management	209
Battery Power Protection	210
Infotainment System	211
Introduction	211
Infotainment	211
Theft-Deterrent Feature	212
Operation	213
Radio	219
AM-FM Radio	219
Satellite Radio	221
Radio Reception	224
Fixed Mast Antenna	225
Satellite Radio Antenna	225
Audio Players	225
CD Player	225
CD/DVD Player	231
Auxiliary Devices	242
Rear Seat Infotainment	247
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	247
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	256
Phone	258
Bluetooth	258
Trademarks and License Agreements	265
Climate Controls	267
Climate Control Systems	267
Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning)	267
Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only)	270
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	271
Air Vents	276
Driving and Operating	277
Driving Information	278
Distracted Driving	278
Defensive Driving	279
Drunk Driving	279
Control of a Vehicle	280
Braking	280
Steering	280
Off-Road Recovery	281
Loss of Control	281
Off-Road Driving	282
Driving on Wet Roads	287
Highway Hypnosis	288
Hill and Mountain Roads	288
Winter Driving	289
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	291
Vehicle Load Limits	292
Truck-Camper Loading Information	299
Starting and Operating	301
New Vehicle Break-In	301
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	301
Ignition Positions	302
Starting the Engine	303
Fast Idle System	305
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	305
Engine Coolant Heater	306
Shifting Into Park	306
Shifting out of Park	308
Parking over Things That Burn	308
Active Fuel Management®	308
Engine Exhaust	309
Running the Vehicle While Parked	310
Automatic Transmission	311
Manual Mode	314
Tow/Haul Mode	315
Drive Systems	316
Four-Wheel Drive	316
Brakes	329
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	329
Parking Brake	330
Brake Assist	330
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	330
Ride Control Systems	331
StabiliTrak® System	331
Locking Rear Axle	334
Cruise Control	334
Object Detection Systems	337
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	337
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	338
Fuel	344
Recommended Fuel	344
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	345
California Fuel Requirements	345
Fuels in Foreign Countries	345
Fuel Additives	346
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	347
Filling the Tank	348
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	349
Towing	350
General Towing Information	350
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	350
Trailer Towing	354
Towing Equipment	370
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	381
Conversions and Add-Ons	381
Add-On Electrical Equipment	381
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	382
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	385
Vehicle Care	387
General Information	388
California Proposition 65 Warning	389
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	389
Accessories and Modifications	389
Vehicle Checks	390
Doing Your Own Service Work	390
Hood	391
Engine Compartment Overview	392
Engine Oil	393
Engine Oil Life System	396
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)	397
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)	400
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	403
Cooling System	404
Engine Coolant	405
Engine Overheating	408
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	410
Engine Fan	410
Power Steering Fluid	411
Washer Fluid	412
Brakes	413
Brake Fluid	414
Battery	416
Four-Wheel Drive	416
Front Axle	417
Rear Axle	418
Noise Control System	420
Starter Switch Check	421
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	421
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	421
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	422
Wiper Blade Replacement	422
Glass Replacement	423
Headlamp Aiming	423
Bulb Replacement	425
Halogen Bulbs	425
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	425
Pick-Up Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps	426
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)	426
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	427
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp	428
License Plate Lamp	428
Replacement Bulbs	429
Electrical System	429
Electrical System Overload	429
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	430
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	430
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	434
Wheels and Tires	436
Tires	436
Tire Sidewall Labeling	438
Tire Designations	440
Tire Terminology and Definitions	441
Tire Pressure	444
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	446
Tire Pressure Monitor System	446
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	448
Tire Inspection	451
Tire Rotation	451
Dual Tire Rotation	453
When It Is Time for New Tires	454
Buying New Tires	454
Different Size Tires and Wheels	456
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	456
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	458
Wheel Replacement	458
Tire Chains	460
If a Tire Goes Flat	461
Tire Changing	462
Full-Size Spare Tire	473
Jump Starting	474
Towing	479
Towing the Vehicle	479
Recreational Vehicle Towing	479
Appearance Care	484
Exterior Care	484
Interior Care	487
Floor Mats	490
Service and Maintenance	491
General Information	491
Maintenance Schedule	493
Special Application Services	498
Additional Maintenance and Care	499
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	502
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	502
Maintenance Replacement Parts	505
Maintenance Records	506
Technical Data	509
Vehicle Identification	509
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	509
Service Parts Identification Label	509
Vehicle Data	510
Capacities and Specifications	510
Engine Drive Belt Routing	514
Customer Information	515
Customer Information	515
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	515
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	517
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	518
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	519
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	520
Online Owner Center	520
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	521
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	521
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	523
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	526
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	527
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	528
Service Publications Ordering Information	530
Reporting Safety Defects	531
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	531
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	532
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	532
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	533
Event Data Recorders	533
OnStar®	534
Navigation System	534
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	534
Radio Frequency Statement	534
OnStar	535
OnStar Overview	535
OnStar Services	536
Emergency	536
Security	536
Navigation	536
Connections	538
Diagnostics	539
OnStar Additional Information	539
Index	543
Index_A	543
Index_B	544
Index_C	544
Index_D	546
Index_E	546
Index_F	547
Index_G	548
Index_H	548
Index_I	549
Index_J	549
Index_K	549
Index_L	549
Index_M	550
Index_N	551
Index_O	551
Index_P	551
Index_R	552
Index_S	553
Index_T	554
Index_U	555
Index_V	555

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