2009 GMC SIERRA wheel

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel
Drive)DEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle
Propshaft
Spline or
One-Piece
Propshaft
Spline
(Two-Wheel
Drive with
4-Speed Auto.
Trans.)Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345879,
in Canada 10953511) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
GM 9985830.
Rear Driveline
Center SplineChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seats,
and Fuel Door
HingeMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch
Bolt, and
LinkageMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease
with Teon, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,
in Canada 10953437).
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GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program
This program, available to qualied applicants, can
reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle,
such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift.
The offer is available for a very limited period of time
from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more
details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit
gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users,
call 1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program.
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance Program
For U.S. purchased vehicles, call1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782); (Text telephone (TTY):
1-888-889-2438).
For Canadian purchased vehicles, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following
information ready:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number of the
vehicle
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-4
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-22
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-38
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-89
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-122
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-26
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................3-24, 3-25, 3-27
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-38
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-40
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag System................................................1-73
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-89
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-79
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-84
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-79
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-79
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-77
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-75
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-142
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-142Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-43
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-119
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-116
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-120
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-117
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-115
Finish Care...............................................5-118
Finish Damage..........................................5-120
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-116
Interior Cleaning........................................5-113
Leather....................................................5-115
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-120
Tires........................................................5-120
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-120
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-117
Weatherstrips............................................5-116
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-118
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-23
Audio System.................................................3-85
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-141
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-142
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual..................................3-119
Radio Reception........................................3-141
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-139
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Center Seat...................................................1-14
Chains, Tire...................................................5-90
Charging System Light....................................3-41
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-45
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-120
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-45
Infants and Young Children...........................1-41
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-49
Older Children.............................................1-38
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-58
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........1-62, 1-66, 1-70
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-48
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-119
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-117
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-115
Finish Care...............................................5-118
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-116
Interior.....................................................5-113
Leather....................................................5-115
Tires........................................................5-120Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-120
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-117
Weatherstrips............................................5-116
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-118
Climate Control System...........................3-24, 3-25
Dual Automatic............................................3-27
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-33
Clock, Setting.................................................3-86
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass.......................................................3-63
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-29
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-44
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-13
Cruise Control Light........................................3-50
Cupholders....................................................2-81
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-15
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Electrical System (cont.)
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-126
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-122
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-45
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-44
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-18
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-55
Fan Noise..................................................5-37
Fast Idle System.........................................2-25
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-37
Overheating................................................5-34
Starting......................................................2-24
Entry Lighting.................................................3-20
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-20
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-37
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
F
Fast Idle System............................................2-25
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage.............................................5-120
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-142
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10
Flat Tire........................................................5-91
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-92
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-109
Fluid
Automatic Transmission........................5-21, 5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-19
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-50
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-37, 5-51
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-51
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-7
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank...........................................5-10
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-41
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-73
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview...............................................3-4, 3-6
Storage Area..............................................2-81
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-66
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp........................3-19
Cargo........................................................3-21
Dome ........................................................3-20Lamps (cont.)
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-20
Puddle.......................................................3-19
Reading.....................................................3-21
Lap Belt........................................................1-36
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-30
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-49
Latches, Seatback..........................................1-13
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-63
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-38
Airbag Readiness........................................3-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-43
Brake System Warning.................................3-42
Charging System.........................................3-41
Cruise Control.............................................3-50
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-50
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-51
Highbeam On.............................................3-50
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-52
Oil Pressure...............................................3-49
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-40
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-50
StabiliTrak®Indicator....................................3-44
Tire Pressure..............................................3-45
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-51
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-20
Exit...........................................................3-20
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Security Light.................................................3-50
Service........................................................... 5-4
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle................................................ 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-45
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-88
Setting the Clock............................................3-86
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-120
Shifting Into Park............................................2-52
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-54
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-9
Sliding Rear Window, Power.............................2-17
Snow Plow....................................................4-38
Spare Tire....................................................5-113
Installing....................................................5-98
Removing...................................................5-93
Storing.....................................................5-109
Specications, Capacities...............................5-129
Speedometer..................................................3-35
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-44
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-141
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-8
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..........................2-84
Center Console Storage Area........................2-82
Cupholders.................................................2-81
Glove Box..................................................2-81
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-81
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-82
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-83
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-85
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
Tailgate.........................................................2-13
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-61
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-140
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-8
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Time, Setting..................................................3-86
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-45
Tires.............................................................5-65
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-119
Buying New Tires........................................5-84
Chains.......................................................5-90
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-92
Cleaning...................................................5-120
Different Size..............................................5-86
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-75
High-Speed Operation..................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-91
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-73
Inspection and Rotation................................5-81
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-98
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-77
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-76
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-98
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-93
Secondary Latch System............................5-106
Spare Tire................................................5-113
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-109
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-66
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-86
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-88Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-89
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-83
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-34
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-51
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-45
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-51
Your Vehicle...............................................
4-45
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-84
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-21, 5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-9
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-86
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-74
Operation...................................................2-75
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