2005 GMC SIERRA DENALI steering wheel adjustment

Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-42
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-43
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-45
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-54
Audio System(s).............................................3-60
Setting the Time...........................................3-61
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-61
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-75
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-86
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-86CD Changer................................................3-87
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-90
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-91
Radio Reception...........................................3-92
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-92
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-93
Care of Your CD Player................................3-93
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-94
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-94
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-94
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods
of sunshine, the oor of the truck bed may become
very warm. Avoid putting items in the truck bed
that might be affected by high ambient temperatures.Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Your vehicle is equipped with four-wheel steering and if
you use it while backing your trailer the same rules
apply. However, with four-wheel steering your rig will
respond more quickly and it may take additional practice
to get used to backing up with four-wheel steering.
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-60
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-102
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-29
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-53
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-59
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-54
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-52
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-23
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-94
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-94
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-33
Appearance Care............................................5-92Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-98
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-96
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-96
Finish Damage............................................5-99
Glass Surfaces............................................5-95
Instrument Panel.........................................5-94
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-95
Leather......................................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Tires..........................................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-100
Vinyl..........................................................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-97
Wood Panels..............................................5-95
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-60
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-91
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-92
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-93
Care of Your CDs........................................3-93
CD Changer...............................................3-87
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-94
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-94
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-86
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