2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 brake

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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
0:
Adjustable Pedals
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses

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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 24
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 25
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Universal Remote System . . . . . 27
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
eAssist Features
eAssist®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 29
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 30
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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1.Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0180.
2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System (If Equipped).
See Towing Equipment 0339.
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0174.
Fog Lamps 0179 (If
Equipped).
4. Air Vents 0253.
5. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0179.
Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0124.
6. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel
Controls 0123.
Volume Switches (Out of View).
See Steering Wheel
Controls 0123.
7. Instrument Cluster 0130.
8. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0178.
9. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0286. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If
Equipped). See
Tow/Haul
Mode 0292.
Range Selection Mode (If
Equipped). See Manual
Mode 0289.
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0177.
11. Infotainment 0185.
12. Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch (If Equipped) (Out of
View). See Airbag On-Off
Switch 078.
13. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 061 (If Equipped).
14. Power Outlet 110/120V Alternating Current (If
Equipped). See Power
Outlets 0126.
15. Power Outlets 0126 (If
Equipped).
16. USB Port (Base Radio) 0205
or USB Port (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0208 (If
Equipped). 17.gTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0303.
0Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake
Pedal 0277.
{Cargo Lamp 0181.
XParking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or
Backing 0309.
ALane Keep Assist (LKA)
(1500 Series) 0315 (If
Equipped).
5Hill Descent Control Switch
(If Equipped). See Hill Descent
Control (HDC) 0305.
qExhaust Brake (If
Equipped). See “Exhaust
Brake” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
gPower Take Off (PTO)
Switch (If Equipped). See the
Duramax diesel supplement.

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Auxiliary Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdd-On Electrical
Equipment 0349.
18. Climate Control Systems (with
Heater Only) 0246 orClimate
Control Systems (with Air
Conditioning) 0248 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0250 (If Equipped).
19. Steering Wheel Controls 0123
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0148 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0150.
20. Hood Release. See Hood 0357.
21. Horn 0123.
22. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0122 (Out of View).
23. Cruise Control 0306.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0312 (If Equipped). 24. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0141.
25. Parking Brake 0301.
26. Electronic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive 0293.
Card Holder (If Equipped). See
Instrument Panel
Storage 0117.Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter functions may
work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away
from the vehicle.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
The automatic dimming mirror will
automatically reduce the glare from
the headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the
vehicle is started.
SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 050.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Tilt and Telescoping Steering
Wheel
To adjust the tilt and telescoping
steering wheel, if equipped: 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 to
move the steering wheel up or
down, then release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment
If equipped, the position of the
throttle and brake pedals can be
changed.
The switch used to adjust the
pedals is on the center stack, below
the climate controls.

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Lift the switch up to move the
pedals closer to your body. Press
the switch down to move the
pedals away.
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal 0277.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
if equipped. To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:
OFF :
Turns the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
DOOR : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is
opened.
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading LampsThere are reading lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
if equipped. To operate, the ignition
must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position or using
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Pressmornnext to each reading
lamp to turn it on or off.
For more information about interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0180.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.

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the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0269. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0409.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and, on most vehicles, displays a
DIC message when it is necessary
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change. Resetting the Oil Life System
To reset the engine oil life system:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0148 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0150. If the vehicle
does not have DIC buttons, the
vehicle must be in P (Park) to
access this display.
2. Press and hold the
Vbutton on
the DIC, or the trip odometer
reset stem if the vehicle does
not have DIC buttons, for
several seconds. The oil life
will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within
five seconds. 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. If the display
shows 100%, the system is
reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0366.
E85 or FlexFuel
Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can
use either unleaded gasoline or
ethanol fuel containing up to 85%
ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel
0 319. For all other vehicles, use
only the unleaded gasoline
described under Fuel0317.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

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Warning (Continued)
it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an
airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the
fuel system after the airbags inflate.
The feature may also activate,
without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. You can lock the doors,
and turn off the interior lamps, and
turn off the hazard warning flashers
by using the controls for those
features.
{Warning
A crash severe enough to inflate
the airbags may have also
damaged important functions in
the vehicle, such as the fuel
system, brake and steering
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle
appears to be drivable after a
moderate crash, there may be
concealed damage that could
make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt
to restart the engine after a crash
has occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
. Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash. See Vehicle Data
Recording and Privacy 0484
and Event Data
Recorders 0484.
. Let only qualified technicians
work on the airbag systems.
Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for
service.
Airbag On-Off Switch
If the passenger side instrument
panel endcap has the switch
pictured in the following illustration,
the vehicle has an airbag on-off
switch that you can use to manually