
Black plate (20,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-8431500) - 2015 - CRC - 6/20/14
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
The driver door has a switch to
control all windows. Each
passenger door has a switch to
control that window.
The power windows: .
Can be operated with the
ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. .
Can be operated in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-29 . .
Will stop operation when any
door is opened.
Press the switch down to lower the
window, and pull up the front of the
switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows The express-down feature allows
the window to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press the
window switch fully and release it to
activate the express-down feature.
The express-down feature can be
canceled at any time by briefly
pressing the switch.
Express-Up Window The driver window express-up
feature allows the window to be
raised without holding the switch.
Pull the window switch up fully and
release it to activate the express-up
feature. The express-up feature can
be canceled at any time by briefly
pulling the switch. Programming the Power
Windows If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected,
or is not working, the driver power
window will need to be
reprogrammed for the express-up
feature to work.
To reprogram the power windows:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START.
3. From any open position, pull the
power window switch up until the
window is fully closed.
4. Hold the switch up for
approximately two seconds after
the window is fully closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.

Black plate (22,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Rear Windows Power Sliding Rear Window
If equipped, the power sliding rear
window works when the ignition has
been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-29 ..
Press the switch to open the
window. .
Pull the switch to close the
window. The power sliding rear window
cannot be operated manually.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window or, if equipped, extend
along the rod. Roof Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof operates
when the ignition is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-29 .
Vent: From the closed position,
press the rear of the TILT switch to
vent the sunroof.

Black plate (6,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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3-6 Seats and Restraints "1, ” "2," or
B before the stored
positions are reached stops the
recall.
If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park),
press and release “ 1, ” “ 2, ” or
B to
manually recall the previously
stored memory positions. Placing
the ignition in OFF/LOCK before the
stored positions are reached stops
the recall.
If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or adjustable pedals while
recalling a memory position, the
recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold the
appropriate manual control for the
memory item that is not recalling for
two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again by pressing
the appropriate memory button.
If the memory position is still not
recalling, see your dealer for
service. Automatically Recalling Memory
Positions (Auto Memory Recall)
The Auto (Automatic) Memory
Recall feature automatically recalls
the current driver ’ s previously stored
“ 1 ” or “ 2 ” position when entering the
vehicle.
If the Auto Memory Recall feature is
enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu, memory “ 1 ”
or “ 2 ” positions are recalled in the
following ways: .
Press
K on the RKE transmitter
and open the driver door. .
Press
K on the RKE transmitter
when the driver door is
already open.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-42 .
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, power mirror or
power seat controls; or press the
adjustable pedal control. If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or the adjustable pedals
while recalling a memory position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold the
appropriate manual control for the
memory item that is not recalling for
two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again by opening
the driver door and pressing
K on
the RKE transmitter. If the memory
position is still not recalling, see
your dealer for service.
RKE Transmitters are not labeled
with a number. If your memory seat
position is stored to "1" or "2" but
this position is not automatically
recalling, then change the stored
position or switch RKE transmitters
with the other driver.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehicle
personalization menu, the easy exit
feature automatically moves the
driver seat, adjustable pedals, and
outside mirrors on some vehicles to
the memory positions saved to the

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3-8 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued)overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
The buttons are on the center stack.
To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
I to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only. Press
J to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press
A to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
The indicator light on the button
comes on when this feature is on.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the heated seats are on
high for an extended time, their level
may automatically be lowered.
Remote Start Heated and Cooled
Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
cooled seats can be turned on
automatically. When it is cold
outside, the heated seats turn on,
and when it is hot outside the
cooled seats turn on. The heated or
cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the
heated or cooled seat button to use
the heated or cooled seats after the
vehicle is started.
The heated or cooled seat indicator
lights do not turn on during a remote
start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated or cooled seats will not
turn on during a remote start unless
they are enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu. See Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2-7 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-42 .

Black plate (3,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Storage 4-38. SD Card Reader
9. Auxiliary Jack
10. Latch
11. Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
Press the latch (10) and lift the
armrest to open the main storage
compartment.
There is an open storage
compartment on the rear of the
center console.
See Power Outlets on page 5-5 and
“ Audio Players ” in the infotainment
manual. Floor Console Storage
If equipped with front seat floor
console storage, unlock with the
ignition key, press the button, and
lift to open. Additional Storage
Features Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle may be equipped with
cargo tie-downs.
Any of the nine holes inside the
truck bed can be used for tie-downs.
The maximum load is 113 kg
(250 lb) per tie-down.

Black plate (2,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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5-2 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-37
Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . 5-37
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Steering System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-39
Vehicle Reminder
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-42
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-42
Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-42
Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-49
Universal Remote System
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Universal Remote System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52 Controls Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the tilt and telescoping
steering wheel:
1. Push the lever (1) down to move
the steering wheel forward or
rearward. Lift the lever up to lock
the wheel in place.
2. Pull the lever (2) toward you and
release, to move the steering
wheel up or down. The ignition may need to be set to
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position to disengage the tilt and
telescoping steering column and
allow easier adjustment.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.

Black plate (3,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Instruments and Controls 5-3
Heated Steering Wheel
( (Heated Steering Wheel): Press
to turn it on or off. A light next to the
button displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.
Horn To sound the horn, press
a on the
steering wheel. Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on
the turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with
z on it.
1 (High Speed): Fast wipes.
w (Low Speed): Slow wipes.
3 INT (Adjustable Interval
Wipes): Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
OFF: Turns the windshield
wipers off.
8 (Mist): For a single wipe, turn
to
8 , then release. For several
wipes, hold the band on
8 longer. Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced. See Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 10-35 .
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. An internal circuit
breaker to the motor will stop the
motor until it cools down.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are on
w ,
1 , or
3 INT,
they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
base of the windshield.

Black plate (6,1)GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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5-6 Instruments and Controls The power outlets on the center
stack and in front of the cupholders
are powered at all times. The power
outlets inside the storage area and
on the rear of the console are
powered when the ignition is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when RAP is active.
{ WarningPower is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
{ Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
(Continued) Caution (Continued) use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amp rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment on page 9-88 .{ CautionHanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.