2004 GMC SIERRA DENALI parking brake

Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
·To check the parking brake's holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
·To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ¯ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-64
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-85
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-87
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-88
Care of Your CDs........................................3-88
CD Changer...............................................3-82
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-88
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-88
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-79
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-65
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-80
Setting the Time..........................................3-64
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-85
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-86
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-88
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................2-32
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-18
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backing Up....................................................4-66
Battery..........................................................5-40
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-58
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-5
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-18Battery Warning Light......................................3-35
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-38
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-18
Brake
Parking......................................................2-25
System Warning Light..................................3-37
Brake Adjustment............................................5-39
Brake Fluid....................................................5-36
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-39
Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-58
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-58
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp............................................5-54
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-49
Pickup Box Identi®cation and Fender
Marker Lamps.........................................5-55
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-52
Taillamps....................................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
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N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-79
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-29
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-43
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-60
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-60
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-37
OnStaržServices............................................2-37
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-38
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-36
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-37
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-26
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-35
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-35Outside (cont.)
Heated Mirrors............................................2-36
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-25
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking on Hills..............................................4-67
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-33
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-33
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-60
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-73
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-66
Passlock
ž......................................................2-17
Payload.........................................................4-54
Personalization Button.....................................3-50
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-57
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
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