2008 GMC SIERRA engine oil

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Sierra. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and
your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Driver Information Center . . . . . .5
SAFETY& SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7
Content TheftDeterrent System . .7OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10MultipleDisc CD Player . . . . . . . .13
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13XM
®Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display . . . . . .19
Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19TrailerTow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20
Cargo Management System . . . .20
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
6Speed Automatic
Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .21
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .21
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tighten Gas Cap Message . . . . .22
FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap 22Resetting the Engine Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Getting to Know Your Sierra4
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument clusterincludes these key features:
A. Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped)B.Fuel Gauge*
C. Driver Information Center/Odometer
D. Tachometer
E. Speedometer
F. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeG.Voltmeter (if equipped)
*Diesel Engine only: If ULTRALOW
SULFUR DIESELFUELONLY appears
on the fuel gauge, your vehicle isequipped with a Diesel Particulate
FilterEmissions System. Maintenance
messages may appear in your DriverInformation Center regarding thissystem. See your Diesel Engine OwnerManual for more information.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The instrument cluster is designed
to let you know about many importantaspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is
important toread your Owner Manual
and become familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensure safetyandto prevent damage.
Diesel engine cluster shown.Instrument Panel Cluster
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Getting to Know Your Sierra6
DIC Controls (if equipped)
The following DIC
controls are located on the left or
right side (depending on model) ofthe instrumentpanel cluster:
(Trip/Fuel):Press this button
to display the following trip and fuelinformation:
• Odometer
(Vehicle Information):Press this
button to display the following vehicleinformation:
• Oil Life
•Display Units (English/Metric)
• Tire Pressure (if equipped)
•Trailer Gain and Output (ifequipped)
• Engine Hours
• Tire Pressure System Programming
(if equipped)
• Remote Keyless Entry Programming
(Customization):Press this button
to scroll through the following customization features:
• Display Language
• Auto Door Lock
• Auto Door Unlock
• Remote Door Lock
• Remote Door Unlock
• Delay Door Lock
• Exit Lighting
• Approach Lighting
• Chime Volume
• Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)
• Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)
• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)
(Set/Reset):Press this button to set
or reset DIC information while it is dis
played or to acknowledge a warning
message.
Customization Settings
To customize features:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
2. Press the (Customization) button
to display available customizationfeatures.
3. With the desired customization
feature displayed, press the (Set/Reset) button to access thefeature settings.
4.Press the button to scroll through
the available settings.
5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
6. Press the button to scroll to the
next feature.
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E85 is not yet available at all gas sta
tions. E85 holds less energy per gallonthan gasoline, so drivers will experiencelower miles per gallon and cruisingrange when running on E85.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Note: If your vehicle does not have the
yellow gas cap, do not use E85.
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil
life based on vehicle use and displays
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON on theDriver Information Center (DIC) when it’s
necessary to change your engine oil and
filter. The Oil Life System should bereset to 100% only following an oilchange.
To reset the Oil Life System:
1.Turn on the ignition.
2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
button until the DIC displays OILLIFE
REMAINING.
3.Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
4. Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
System
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories
A variety of GM accessories, such as
running boards, ashtray and lighter
package, roof rack rails, and bed extenders, have been designed exclusivelyfor your Sierra to enhance its style and
functionality.
Accessories also are available for use
with the cargo management system,including an overhead rack, sliding
metal tool box, sliding metal bed divider,and sliding metal side storage boxes.
Visit www.gmc.com, or see your GMC
dealer for information about the avail
ability and installation of select Sierraaccessories.
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