2009 GMC SIERRA brake

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 the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .4
Voltmeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Driver Information Center . . . . . .5
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .7
Content Theft-Deterrent System . .7
OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . .10
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . .13
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . .13XM
®Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment Systems . . .14
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .14
Bluetooth
®System . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rainsense™ II Windshield
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Sliding Rear Window . . . .18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .19Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . . .20
Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding the Rear Seat . . . . . . . . .20
Cargo Management System . . . .20
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
6-Speed 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 22
Resetting the Oil Life
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Sierra Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Getting to Know Your Sierra2
The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center Controls
(if equipped)
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Outside Temperature/Compass
(if equipped)
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Range Selection Mode Button
(6-Speed Automatic Transmission,
if equipped)
G. Shift Lever
H. Tow/Haul Selector Button (if equipped)
I. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
J. Upper Storage Compartment
K. Exterior Lamps Control
L. Dome Lamp Off Button/Fog Lamp
Button/Instrument Panel Brightness
Knob
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel (Pure Pickup model)
M. Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(if equipped)
N. Cruise Control Buttons
O. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
P. Horn
Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
R. Transfer Case Control
(if equipped)
S. Accessory Power Outlets
T. Adjustable Pedals Switch
(if equipped)
U. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Button (if equipped)
V. StabiliTrak Button
(if equipped)
W. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
Button (if equipped)
X. Climate Controls
Y. Glove Box
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Outside Temperature/Compass
(if equipped)
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Range Selection Mode Button
(6-Speed Automatic Transmission,
if equipped)
F. Shift Lever
G. Tow/Haul Selector Button (if equipped)
H. Driver Information Center Controls
I. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
J. Exterior Lamps Control
K. Dome Lamp Off Button/Fog Lamp
Button/Instrument Panel Brightness
Knob
Instrument Panel (Premium model)
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L. Transfer Case Control (if equipped)
M. Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(if equipped)
N. Cruise Control Buttons
O. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
P. Horn
Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
R. Accessory Power Outlets
S. Adjustable Pedals Switch
(if equipped)
T. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Button (if equipped)
U. StabiliTrak Button (if equipped)
V. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid
Button (if equipped)
W. Climate Controls
X. Glove Box
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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 panel cluster
includes these key features:
A. Oil Pressure Gauge (if equipped)
B. Fuel Gauge*
C. StabiliTrak Warning Light
D. Tire Pressure Warning Light
(if equipped)
E. Security Light
F. Odometer/Driver Information Center/
Outside Temperature/Compass
(if equipped)
G. Tow/Haul Mode Light
H. Check Engine Light
I. Tachometer
J. Speedometer
K. Airbag Readiness Light
L. Antilock Brake System Warning LightM. Safety Belt Reminder Light
N. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
O. Voltmeter (if equipped)
*Diesel Engine only: If ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY appears
on the fuel gauge, your vehicle is
equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter
Emissions System. Maintenance mes-
sages may be displayed on the Driver
Information Center regarding this sys-
tem. See your Diesel Engine Owner
Manual for more information.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s oper-
ation. It is important to read your Owner
Manual and become familiar with the
information being relayed to you by the
lights, gauges and indicators, as well as
what action can be taken to ensure
safety and to prevent damage.
Diesel engine cluster shown.Instrument Panel Cluster
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The accelerator and brake pedals can
be adjusted to a comfortable and safe
operating position by using the
adjustable pedals switch located on
the instrument panel below the climate
controls.
Adjustable Pedals (if equipped)
The automatic climate control system
maintains the desired individual temper-
ature for the driver and front seat pas-
senger. The system adjusts the airflow
mode, fan speed, air conditioning and
recirculation functions to reach the set
temperature(s) as quickly as possible.
Automatic Operation
To set the automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the driver’s and front passenger’s
temperature using the + or – temper-
ature buttons.
Automatic Climate Controls
(if equipped)
Press the top
arrow on the
switch to move
the pedals
away from you
and the bottom
arrow on the
switch to move
the pedals
toward you.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in Reverse or when cruise
control is activated.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
To save memory settings:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, outside
mirrors and pedals to a comfortable
position.
2. Press and hold button 1 or 2 until two
beeps sound.
3. Repeat these steps for a second
driver using the other memory button.
To recall the settings, press memory
button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park. If
the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is
used to enter the vehicle and the memo-
ry seat recall feature is on (see Driver
Information Center), the settings will be
recalled automatically.
Easy Exit Seat Recall
The easy exit seat recall button is locat-
ed between the two memory buttons.
Press the recall button, with the vehicle
in Park, to move the driver’s seat to the
exit position.
If the easy exit seat recall feature is on
(see Driver Information Center), auto-
matic seat movement will occur when
the key is removed from the ignition.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

The control panel allows you to adjust
the amount of output available to the
electric trailer brakes and to manually
apply the trailer brakes. ITBC system
information is displayed on the Driver
Information Center.
The system is pre-wired from the
factory.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Getting to Know Your Sierra22
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
the proper tire pressure (just as you
must refuel the vehicle when the low
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
and Loading Information label shows the
correct tire pressure for the tires when
they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC
message by acknowledging it with
your DIC controls. However, at the next
vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
reappear if the tire pressure has not
been corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear when
the vehicle is first started and then turn
off as you start to drive. This could be
an early indicator that your tire pres-
sures are getting low and the tires need
to be inflated to the proper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but it
doesn’t replace normal monthly tire
maintenance.
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System (if equipped)
The control
panel for the
Integrated
Trailer Brake
Control (ITBC)
system is locat-
ed on the
instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel.If the Tighten Gas Cap message is
displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), check that your fuel cap
is properly installed. If the cap is not
securely fastened, turn it clockwise until
a clicking sound is heard, indicating that
it is properly installed. The DIC message
will turn off after a few driving trips with
the cap properly installed.
See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
Tighten Gas Cap Message
If your vehicle has a yellow gas cap, it
was engineered as a FlexFuel vehicle
capable of running on gasoline or E85
fuel. E85 is a blend of 85% ethanol and
15% gasoline. E85 is a high-octane,
renewable fuel made primarily from corn
(see livegreengoyellow.com).
FlexFuel (E85) – Yellow Gas Cap
(if equipped)
Note:If the trailer brakes are manually
applied, the brake lights do not turn on.