2002 GMC SIERRA center console

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Your vehicle has one
double
-sided key for the
ignition and all door locks.
Your vehicle also has a key
that locks and unlocks only
the center floor console.
If you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able to
assist you with obtaining replacements.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an
extra key.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the
GM Roadside Assistance Center. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with
an active subscription and you lock your keys inside
the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a command to
unlock your vehicle. See ªOnStarºin the Index for
more information.

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Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of compartments for
storage of often
-used items.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull
the door downward.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a console compartment between the
bucket seats.
To open it, insert and turn the console key in the lock,
and unlock the console. Press the button on the side and
swing the console lid open.

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Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders, for the front
and rear seat passengers, located in the center console
and on the rear of the center console storage area. To use
the front cupholders press down on the raised area of the
access door. Close the door by pushing it all the way
down until it locks back into place. To access the rear
cupholders, pull down on the door located on the back
of the console.
Tonneau Cover
1. To remove, unsnap the
cover. Roll it up and
stow it using the buckle
and the strap located at
the front of the box.
A. Back rail
B. Side rail
C. Rear bowD. Center bow
E. Front bow
F. Front rail
2. Remove the tonneau cover from the notch in the
front rail on the driver's side of the vehicle.

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Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located in the center console. Press the
raised area on the access door to use the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray first locate the indent on the right
side of the ashtray. Then, place an instrument, such as a
pen, in the indent and pry the ashtray out.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn
in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and
let go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it's heating can make it overload, damaging
the lighter and the heating element. Just push the
lighter all the way in and let go. When it's done,
it will pop back out by itself.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the top and
bottom visors. You can also swing the bottom visor
from side
-to-side. The visors also have an extension
that can be pulled out for additional glare protection.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to
turn on the lamps. There is a slide switch to adjust
the intensity of the lamps.

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Accessory Power Outlets
With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or
other devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems.
Your vehicle is equipped with four accessory power
outlets. The front outlet is located next to the
Secondary Information Center (SIC) on the floor
console. Lift up on the door to access the outlet.
The second outlet is located in the center console.
Press the button on the side of the console door to
access the outlet. See ªCenter Console Storage Areaº
earlier in this section for more information.
There are also two accessory power outlets located on
the rear of the center console. Lift up on the doors to
access the outlets.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlets and could result in
blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on accessory power outlets.NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the amperage rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow
the proper installation instructions included with
the equipment.
NOTICE:
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use
of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.

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Comfort Controls
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort
Controls
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the control panel adjusts the
fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise.
To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn
the fan off, turn the knob to OFF.Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area.
Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer
air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area
for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
(Vent): This mode directs the air through the
instrument panel outlets and the center floor console
outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the
instrument panel outlets and center floor console outlets,
as well as the floor outlets. The air flow can be divided
between panel and floor depending upon where the knob
is placed. Pressing the A/C button while in this mode
causes cooler air to come out of the instrument panel
outlets and center floor console outlets and warmer air
to come out of the floor outlets.

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(Floor): This mode directs most of the air through
the floor outlets and center floor console outlets, as well
as some air through the windshield defroster outlets and
side window defroster outlets. If air from the center
floor console outlets is not desired, turn the vents off at
the console.
(Defog): Airflow is delivered through the floor
outlets, center floor console outlets, the windshield
defroster outlets and the side window defroster outlets.
The air flow can be divided between floor and defrost
depending upon where the knob is placed. When in
blend mode, the air conditioning compressor may run
to assist in dehumidifying the air and limit window
fogging.
(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster outlets with airflow
also delivered from the side window and the floor
outlets. When in defrost mode, the air conditioning
compressor may run to assist in dehumidifying the air
and limit window fogging.Mode Buttons
(Outside Air): This mode should be used for
normal system operation and directs the system to use
outside air. Using outside air will limit stale air odors
and help to prevent excessively humid interior air
(from wet boots or clothing or maximum passenger
loads) from being redirected onto windows.
Pressing the outside air button will cancel the
recirculation button.
(Recirculation): This mode limits the amount of
outside air entering the vehicle to a very small amount.
This will be helpful to limit odors entering the vehicle
and will assist in reaching comfort in very hot
temperature conditions. Pressing recirculation will cause
the system to recirculate interior air continuously and
may cause the vehicle windows to fog if the passenger
compartment floor is excessively wet.
Pressing the recirculation button will cancel outside air
operation. To return to normal system operation and to
prevent stale passenger compartment air, be sure to
return to the outside air position.