2004 GMC SIERRA DENALI steering wheel

Hood Release
To open the hood do the following:
1. Pull the handle inside
the vehicle located
under and to the left of
the steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on
the secondary hood release located near the
center of the grill.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ®ller caps are
on properly. Pull down the hood and close it ®rmly.
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(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter ªLTº as
the ®rst two characters in the tire size means a light
truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is ª75,º as shown in item ªCº of
the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is
75% as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The
letter ªRº means radial ply construction; the letter ªDº
means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the
letter ªBº means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire.
The load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from ªAº to ªZº. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire con®gurations.Tire Terminology and De®nitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire's height to
its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for a tire to ªblowoutº while you're driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a ªblowout,º here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the ¯at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel ®rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you'd use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a ¯at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a ¯at tire.
If a tire goes ¯at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a ¯at tire safely.
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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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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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Secondary Latch System.................................5-92
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-54
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-51
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-56
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Select Button.................................................3-57
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-40
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-62
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-62
SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION...........................3-62
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-60
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-61
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-61
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-62
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-70
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-67
Setting the Time.............................................3-64
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-68
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-35
Spare Tire.....................................................5-95
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-114
Speedometer..................................................3-29
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-29
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-85
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-42
Glove Box..................................................2-42
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-88
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-46
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-15
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Tailgate.........................................................2-11
Tailgate Removal............................................2-12
Taillamps.......................................................5-56
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-31
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-85
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