2003 GMC SIERRA remote start

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-6
Door Locks....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks..........................................2-7
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks................................................2-7
Rear Doors...................................................2-9
Tailgate.......................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-11
Power Windows............................................2-12
Swing-Out Windows......................................2-12
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-13
Passlock
®....................................................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-15
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-15
Ignition Positions
..........................................2-16
Starting Your Engine
.....................................2-17
Engine Coolant Heater
..................................2-18
Automatic Transmission Operation
...................2-19
All-Wheel Drive
............................................2-21
Parking Brake
..............................................2-22Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-23
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-25
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-26
Engine Exhaust............................................2-26
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-27
Mirrors...........................................................2-28
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-28
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-31
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-31
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-32
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors....................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-32
OnStar
®System.............................................2-33
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-35
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-35
Storage Areas................................................2-39
Glove Box...................................................2-39
Cupholder(s)................................................2-39
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-39
Tonneau Cover............................................2-39
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-41
Memory Seat...............................................2-41
Section 2 Features and Controls
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At times you may notice a decrease in range.
This is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand
closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work,
try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See“Battery
Replacement”and‘‘Resynchronization’’under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-4.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet
(1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
UNLOCK:Pressing this button once will unlock
the driver’s door. The interior lamps will come on.
Pressing UNLOCK again within three seconds will cause
the remaining doors to unlock.
You can choose different feedback options for each
press of the UNLOCK button. SeeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-42for more information.
LOCK:Pressing this button once will lock all of the
doors. You can choose different feedback options
for each press of the LOCK button. SeeDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-42for more information.
Operating the keyless entry transmitter may interact with
the theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-13andDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-42for more information.
Remote Alarm
When the horn symbol on the keyless entry transmitter
is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps
and taillamps willash for up to 30 seconds. This can
be turned off by pressing the horn button again, waiting
for 30 seconds, or starting the vehicle.
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Once the system is armed, if a door is opened without
the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the
alarm will go off. Depending on how you have
programmed the alarm in the secondary information
center, the horn may sound, the headlamps mayash
or both the headlamps and the horn will activate.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual
door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if
the alarm has been set off.
Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked with the door
key after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will set off the alarm if the system
has been armed.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing
UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or
by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to
START.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window
and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for
the security message to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound and the headlamps do not
ash, you may have the feature turned off. SeeDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-42for more
information.
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Notice:If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all the lamps that aren’t needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal. You should always use these
remote terminals instead of the terminals on the
battery.
The remote positive (+) terminal is located behind a
red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive
bracket. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal,
open the red plastic cover.
The remote negative (−) terminal is located on the
engine drive bracket on all V8 and diesel engines,
and on the thermostat housing on the 8.1L
engine. On V8 engines it is marked″GND.″
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You
don’t need to add water to the ACDelco
®
battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a
battery hasfiller caps, be sure the right
amount offluid is there. If it is low, add water
to take care of thatfirst. If you don’t, explosive
gas could be present.
Batteryfluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin,flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
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8. Now connect the black
negative (−) cable to the
good battery’s
negative (−) cable. Use a
remote negative (−)
terminal if the vehicle
has one.
Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
doesn’tgo to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal part, or to the remote negative (−)
terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.9. Connect the other end
of the negative (−)
cable to the
negative (−) terminal of
the dead battery or
to a remote
negative (−) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don’t touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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