2009 GMC SIERRA sensor

Getting to Know Your Sierra16
Cruise Control (if equipped)
The following
cruise control
buttons are
located on the
steering wheel:
(On/Off):
Press this button
to turn the cruise
control system on
or off.
– SET (Set):
Press this button
to set a speed, or
to decrease the speed if the system is
active. When the cruise control speed is
set, the cruise control light will illuminate
on the instrument panel cluster.
+ RES (Resume):Press this button to
resume a set speed, or to increase the
speed if the system is active.
Rainsense™II Windshield Wipers
(if equipped)
The Rainsense II windshield wipers use
a moisture sensor to automatically oper-
ate the wipers when needed, depending
on driving conditions and the sensitivity
setting. If the system is left on for long
periods, an occasional wipe may occur
without any moisture on the windshield
to indicate the system is activated.
The headlamps also will be turned on
automatically when the Rainsense
wipers are active if the exterior lamp
control knob is in the AUTO position.
Windshield Wiper Controls
The controls for the windshield wipers
are located on the multifunction stalk
on the left side of the steering column.
The wipers band can be rotated to the
following positions:
(Mist):Rotate the band down to this
position to turn the wipers on for one
wipe.
(Off):Rotate the band to this posi-
tion to turn off the wipers.
(Delay):Rotate the band up to one
of the delay settings to activate the
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start, do any of
the following:
• Press and hold the button until the
parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button inside the
vehicle. Press the button again to
turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the Run position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated on the instru-
ment panel cluster.(Cancel):Press this button to can-
cel the cruise control but retain the set
speed in memory.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

operation, avoid placing any objects on
or near the sensor.
The exterior and interior lamp controls
are located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior Lamp Controls
(Off/On): Turn the knob to this posi-
tion to turn off the Automatic Headlamp
System and DRLs. Turn the knob to this
position again to turn them on.
AUTO (Automatic):This position turns
on the Automatic Headlamp System
and DRLs.
(Parking Lamps):This position
turns on the parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Headlamps):This position turns
on the headlamps and other exterior
lamps.
(Fog Lamps)(if equipped): Press
this button to turn the fog lamps on
or off.
Interior Lamp Controls
(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Turn this pop-out knob to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob fully clockwise to turn on
the dome lamps and cargo lamps.
(Dome Off):Press in this button to
turn the dome lamps off when a
door is open. Press the button again
to have the dome lamps turn on auto-
matically when a door is open.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid (if equipped)
Press the (Heated Washer Fluid)
button, located below the climate con-
trols on the instrument panel, to spray
heated washer fluid on the windshield.
This will help clear ice, tree sap or bugs
from the windshield. It may take up to
40 seconds to heat the washer fluid. A
message will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center when the system is
on. The wipers will automatically turn on
for four heated wash cycles or until the
button is pressed again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Automatic Headlamp System, which
turns on the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLs) during the day and the head-
lamps and other exterior lamps at night
or when necessary.
The system uses a light sensor, located
on top of the instrument panel, to deter-
mine light conditions. For proper system
Automatic Headlamp System
and Interior Lamps
Rainsense function (if equipped) and
adjust the sensitivity levels. The wipers
activate more often as the band is rotat-
ed upward.
(Low):Rotate the band up to this
position for steady, low-speed wipes.
(High):Rotate the band up to
this position for high-speed wipes.
(Washer):Push the paddle on top
of the multifunction lever to spray wash-
er fluid on the windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Sierra18
Power Sliding Rear Window
(if equipped)
The power sliding
rear window switch
is located on the
overhead console.
Press and hold the
switch to open the
rear window. Pull
and hold the switch to close the rear
window.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
This feature uses
ultrasonic sensors
on the rear bumper
to help you avoid
colliding with objects
when parking the
vehicle. It operates only at speeds less
than 5 mph.
The rear parking assist display is
located near the rear window on the
passenger side. The lights on the
display provide distance information.
Low-toned continuous beeps play out of
the speakers when objects are within 23
inches (0.6 m) of the rear bumper.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
Extended Cab
The power sunroof switch, located on
the overhead console, includes these
features:
(Vent):From the closed position,
press and hold the rear of the switch to
vent the sunroof.
(Open):From the vent position,
press and hold the rear of the switch to
open the sunroof.
(Close):Press and hold the front of
the switch to close the sunroof.
Crew Cab
The power sunroof switches, located
on the overhead console, include these
features:
(Vent): From
the closed posi-
tion, press the rear
of the passenger-
side switch to vent
the sunroof.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the
front of the passenger-side switch.
(Manual-Open/Manual-Close): To
partially open the sunroof, press and
hold the rear of the driver-side switch
until the sunroof reaches the desired
position. Press and hold the front of the
driver-side switch to close it.
(Express-Open/Express-Close):To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release the rear of the driver-side
switch. Fully press and release the front
of the driver-side switch to express-
close the sunroof. Press the switch
again to stop it.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (if equipped)
Note: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) system will not activate if you
have a trailer hitch or trailer attached to
your vehicle, or a bicycle or other object
is hanging out of your vehicle. The sys-
tem may also be disabled if dirt, snow or
ice builds up on the sensors.