2007 GMC SIERRA Owner's Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make sure
your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected
and any necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or
LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash,
then you need new parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during a
more severe crash, you may need new LATCH
system parts.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will need to
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts
repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may
be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system
was not being used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system
earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inate you will also need to
replace the driver and front passenger’s safety belt
retractor assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the
new retractor assembly will be there to help protect
you in a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the driver
and front passenger’s safety belt retractor
assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not
deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety
belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt
pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners
checked if your vehicle has been in a collision,
or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle or while you are driving. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 250.
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✍NOTES
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Keys............................................................ 109
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System........ 110
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation............................................... 111
Doors and Locks........................................ 118
Door Locks................................................ 118
Power Door Locks..................................... 119
Delayed Locking........................................ 119
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 119
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 120
Lockout Protection..................................... 120
Rear Doors............................................... 121
Tailgate..................................................... 122
Windows...................................................... 124
Manual Windows....................................... 124
Power Windows........................................ 125
Power Sliding Rear Window...................... 126
Sun Visors................................................ 127
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 127
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 128
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 129
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 130Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 132
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 132
Ignition Positions....................................... 133
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 134
Starting the Engine.................................... 134
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 136
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 136
Active Fuel Management™........................ 138
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 138
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 144
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 147
Parking Brake........................................... 162
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 163
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 165
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 166
Engine Exhaust......................................... 167
Running the Engine While Parked............. 168
Mirrors......................................................... 169
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 169
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................... 169
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display........ 173
Outside Manual Mirrors............................. 174
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors....................... 175
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 176
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 177
OnStar
®System.......................................... 180
Universal Home Remote System................ 184
System Identication.................................. 184
Universal Home Remote System............... 185
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...................... 185
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 189Storage Areas............................................. 196
Glove Box................................................. 196
Cupholder(s).............................................. 196
Instrument Panel Storage Area.................. 197
Center Console Storage Area.................... 197
Luggage Carrier........................................ 198
Rear Seat Armrest.................................... 199
Cargo Management System...................... 199
Sunroof....................................................... 200
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could operate
the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
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Your vehicle has
one double-sided key
for the ignition and all
door locks.
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer/retailer will
be able to assist you with obtaining replacements.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call
the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 650.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
If the vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any RKE 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”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 111.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked
from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m)
away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature you
can also start your vehicle with the RKE
transmitter. The RKE transmitter, with the remote
start button, provides an increased operating
range of 195 feet (60 m) away. However,
the operating range may be less while the vehicle
is running. As a result, you may need to be
closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were
to start it.
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There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 110.
The following functions
may be available if
your vehicle has
the remote keyless
entry system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, it may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” following for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ash once to
indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through
the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button is
pressed again within ve seconds of the previous
press of the lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 289for
additional information. Pressing the lock button
may arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 128.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will
ash once to indicate unlocking has occurred.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 289. Pressing the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter will disarm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 128.
With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)
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