2007 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC ignition

If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission®and
the shift lever is in the MANUAL MODE (M)
position, the DIC will display the current gear
range. The DIC will also display the gear range as
it is shifted up or down. For example, if the gear
range is currently set to 6, the DIC will display
(6)54321. When thegear range is shifted down
one time, the DIC will display 6 (5)4321. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 140for
more information.
3(Trip Information):Press this button to
display the odometer, trip odometers, timer, engine
hours, and selected range if your vehicle has an
Allison Transmission
®.
t(Fuel Information):Press this button to
display the current range, fuel used, average fuel
economy, and engine oil life.
4(Customization):Press this button to access
the vehicle settings menu and customize the
personal settings on your vehicle.
r(Select):Press this button to reset certain
DIC functions and set your customization settings.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will
acknowledge DIC messages and clear them from
the DIC display.
DIC Operation and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on
when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC
will display the information that was last displayed
before the engine was turned off.
The DIC has different modes which can be
accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located
on the steering wheel. These buttons are trip
information, fuel information, customization, and
select. The button functions are detailed in
the following pages.
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Trip Information Button
3
(Trip Information):Press the trip
information button to scroll through the
ODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, ENGINE
HOURS, and SELECTED RANGE.
Odometer:Press the trip information button until
ODOMETER appears on the display. This
mode shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven in either miles or kilometers. Pressing
the reset stem located on the instrument cluster
with the vehicle off will also display the odometer.
Trip A:Press the trip information button until
TRIP A appears on the display. This mode shows
the current distance traveled since the last
reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers.
Trip B:Press the trip information button
until TRIP B appears on the display. This mode
shows the current distance traveled since the last
reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers.
To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information, press and
hold the select button for one second while in
one of the trip modes. This will reset the
information for TRIP A or TRIP B.You can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they
are displayed by pressing the reset stem on
the cluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or
the select button for four seconds, the display
will show the distance traveled since the last
ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B.
SeeTrip Odometer on page 246for more
information.
Timer:The DIC can be used as a timer. Press
the select button while TIMER is displayed to start
the timer. The display will show the amount of
time that has passed since the timer was
last reset, not including time the ignition is off.
Time will continue to be counted as long as
the ignition is on, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to
99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59)
after which the display will roll back to zero.
To stop the counting of time, press the select
button briey while TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the
select button while TIMER is displayed.
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BUCKLE PASSENGER
If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system,
this message reminds you to buckle the
passenger’s safety belt. SeePassenger Sensing
System on page 103.
This message will display and a chime will sound
when the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt
is buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is
unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and
the vehicle is in motion. You should have the
passenger buckle their safety belt.
This reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on,
the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled
and the passenger is still unbuckled, and
the passenger airbag is enabled. If the
passenger’s safety belt is already buckled, this
message and chime will not come on.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the
four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear
it from the DIC display.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system,
this message reminds you to buckle the driver’s
safety belt. SeePassenger Sensing System
on page 103.
This message will display and a chime will sound
when the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt
is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion.
You should buckle your safety belt.
If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition
is on and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder
will be repeated. If the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled, this message and chime will not
come on.
This message is an additional reminder to the
Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel
cluster. SeeSafety Belt Reminder Light on
page 247for more information.
Pressing any of the four DIC buttons will
acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the
four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear
it from the DIC display.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message is displayed when the engine oil
needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. See
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) on
page 489,Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on
page 486, andScheduled Maintenance (Gasoline
Engine) on page 617for more information.
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the
generator and battery charging system, this
message will appear on the DIC, a chime will
sound, and the battery warning light on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. Driving with
this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all
unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have
the electrical system checked by your dealer
immediately. SeeBattery Warning Light on
page 253andVoltmeter Gage on page 253for
more information.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
If your vehicle has an oil level sensor, and the oil
level in the vehicle is low, this message will
appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct
it as necessary. You may need to let the vehicle
cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be
sure this message will clear. Once the problem is
corrected, pressing any of the four DIC buttons
will acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the
four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear
it from the DIC display. SeeEngine Oil (Gasoline
Engine) on page 486for additional information.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
If the washer uid level is low, this message will
appear on the DIC. SeeWindshield Washer
Fluid on page 516. Adding washer uid to the
windshield washer reservoir will clear the
message. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons
will acknowledge the message and clear it from the
DIC display. If your vehicle does not have the
four DIC buttons, pressing the trip odometer reset
stem will acknowledge the message and clear
it from the DIC display.
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DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities
that allow you to program some features to one
setting based on your preference. All of the
customizable options listed may not be available on
your vehicle. Only the options available will be
displayed on your Driver Information Center (DIC).
The default settings for the customization features
were set when your vehicle left the factory, but
may have been changed from their default
state since then.
To change feature preferences, make sure the
ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it
is recommended that the headlamps are turned
off. Press the customization button to scroll
through the available customizable options.
After pressing the customization button, VEHICLE
SETTINGS will momentarily display before
going to a customization option.
Lock Doors (Automatic Transmission only)
If you have an automatic transmission vehicle,
press the customization button until LOCK DOORS
appears in the display. To select your preference
for automatic locking, press the select button
while LOCK DOORS is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR (default):The doors
will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of
PARK (P).
LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED:The doors will
lock when the vehicle speed is above
8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on automatic door locks, see
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on
page 123.
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Unlock Doors (Automatic
Transmission only)
If you have an automatic transmission vehicle,
press the customization button until UNLOCK
DOORS appears in the display. To select
your preference for automatic unlocking, press the
select button while UNLOCK DOORS is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will
scroll through the following choices:
UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default):All of the
doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted
into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK:The driver’s door
will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted
into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT:All of the doors
will unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY:The doors will
not be unlocked automatically.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on automatic door locks, see
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on
page 123.
Door Lock Delay (Crew Cab only)
If your DIC does not have this feature, you still
may be able to program the delayed locking
feature. SeeDelayed Locking on page 122for
more information.
When locking the doors with the power lock switch
or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and a door is open, the delayed locking feature will
delay locking the doors until ve seconds after
the last door is closed.
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Press the customization button until DOOR LOCK
DELAY appears in the display. To select your
preference for delayed locking, press the select
button while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed on
the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll
through the following choices:
DOOR LOCK DELAY: OFF (default):The doors
will lock immediately when pressing the power
lock switch or the lock button on the RKE
transmitter.
DOOR LOCK DELAY: ON:The doors will not
lock until ve seconds after the last door is closed.
You will hear three chimes to signal that the
delayed locking feature is in use. You can
temporarily override delayed locking by pressing
the lock button on the door or the RKE transmitter
a second time.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
This feature will not operate if the key is in
the ignition.Lock Feedback
Press the customization button until LOCK
FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your
preference for the feedback you receive when
locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter, press the select button while
LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with
the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter and the
horn will chirp the second time you press the lock
button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps
will ash each time you press the button with
the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp
the second time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the RKE transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no
feedback when locking the vehicle.
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The amount of time you choose will be the
amount of time that the headlamps stay on after
you turn off the vehicle. If you choose off, the
headlamps will turn off as soon as you turn off the
vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Perimeter Lights
Press the customization button until PERIMETER
LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your
preference for perimeter lighting, press the select
button while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will
scroll through the following choices:
PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default):The
headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for
40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you
unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF:The perimeter lights
will not come on when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Easy Exit Seat
Press the customization button until EASY EXIT
SEAT appears in the display. To select your
preference for seat position exit, press the select
button while EASY EXIT SEAT is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll
through the following choices:
EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default):No seat exit
recall will occur.
EASY EXIT SEAT: ON:The driver’s seat will
move to the exit position when the key is removed
from the ignition.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on seat position exit,
seeMemory Seat and Mirrors on page 12.
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