2021 GMC SIERRA brake

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Engine
Start/Stop Button
F
Cruise Control/ Forward Collision AlertF/Heated
Steering WheelF
Buttons
Electric Parking Brake
Switch
Power
Mirror
F/
Window Buttons Driver
Information Center
Controls
F/Voice
Recognition Buttons
Audio Volume
Control
(on back
of steering wheel)
Steering
Wheel
Adjustment Lever
(on steering column)
Audio Next/
Previous Favorite Station Controls (on back of
steering wheel)
Exterior/
Instrument
Panel/Cargo
Lamp Controls 4WD
Controls
F/
Traction Select Controls Turn Signal/
Windshield
Wipers Lever Range +/-

Gear Selection Buttons
(on shift lever)
Driver
Information Center
HUD ControlsF
(behind
steering wheel)
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Forward Collision Alert
Security

PARK Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake Service
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
Symbols
Gasoline model shown

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Read your Owner’s Manual to
learn about the information being
relayed by the lights, gauges and
indicators on the instrument cluster.

See Introduction in your
Owner’s Manual.
Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat Buttons
F
Infotainment
System (8-inch* screen shown
F) Passenger’s Heated/
Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Infotainment System
Controls Climate
Controls
F
USB Ports/
Accessory Power Outlet/120-Volt Power Outlet
F
Integrated
Trailer Brake Control
F
Wireless
Charging Pad
F
Lane Keep AssistF/
Park AssistF/Auto Engine
Stop-Start Disable/Power Release Tailgate
F/
Hazard Warning Flashers Buttons
F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally
Traction Control-StabiliTrak Off/
Power Outlet
F/Hill
Descent ControlF/
Power WindowsF/
MultiPro Power Assist Steps
F Buttons
Vehicle Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder

AU TO 4WD Mode

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STARTING THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, rotate the key clockwise to the Start position.
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Shift to Park.
Push the key all the way in (1) and then rotate the key counter-clockwise to the Lock/Off position (2).
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE/ON
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then
press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to start the engine. The green button
indicator will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the
key fob in the pocket in the center storage
compartment (under the bench seat) or center
console cupholders (bucket seats) to enable the
engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as
soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Pa rk and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine. The
green button indicator will turn off.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s
door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof
F until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will
illuminate. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for several seconds to
place the ignition in Service Mode to operate additional systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM (If EquIppEd)
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SET MEMORY POSITIONS
1. With the vehicle in Park, adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrorsF to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately pres s and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound. Use the button that
matches the Driver Information Center welcome message indicating driver 1 or 2 (key
fob 1 or 2).
To store a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps
using the
Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL POSITIONS
Press and hold button 1 or 2 or Exit
until the set position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be pro -
grammed to be recalled automatically
when the ignition is turned on/off (for exit
recall, the driver’s door must be opened).
To set the automatic recall options, go
to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position
> Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit
Memory.
POWER FRONT SEATSF
F Optional equipment
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The fuel-saving Engine Stop/Start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to
as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop,
if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read
AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the
engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer
will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimu m vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmiss ion is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop has reach ed the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the center of the instrument panel when the engine is run -
ning to disable the auto engine stop/start system. The button indicator will turn off.
The auto engine stop/start system is enabled each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.

14F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate
the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and
road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and
information.
SAFETY ALERT SEAT – The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously
— to alert the driver of the direction of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the alert settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT – The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicl e ahead much too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield
and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert
timing to Far, Medium, or Near.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR – The
following distance to the vehicle ahead is
indicated in seconds under the Info menu
on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – In
detected potential imminent collision situ -
ations with vehicles directly ahead, the
system can provide alerts and enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already
done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds.
To set Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake,
Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward
Collision System
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving, the system can detect pedes -
trians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft. and displays an amber
indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected). The system may enhance driver braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection
Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a moving vehicle
is detected rapidly approaching or in a side blind zone. The warning symbol flashes if a
turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane
Change Alert.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

17F Optional equipment
POWER MIRRORSF/TRAILERING MIRRORSF
POWER MIRROR ADJUSTMENT
Press the Mirror Selector button to select the driver or passenger side mirror; use the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
POWER FOLDING MIRROR
Press the Folding Mirror button to
fold or unfold the mirrors.
TRAILERING MIRRORS
The mirrors can be extended for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower
wide-field view mirror adjusts manually.
To extend the manual mirror, grasp the
mirror housing and pull back and rear -
ward in one motion. The housing extends
on a curved arc. Push in the housing to
return the mirror to its original position.
Note: Reset the power mirrors if they are adjusted manually by using the power controls to fold/
unfold the mirrors to their normal position.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEMF
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control
3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to
homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal
Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
HILL DESCENT CONTROLF
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 1–14 mph while descending
a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
1. Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center of the instrument panel.
Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to enable the system. The
symbol will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
2. Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal or use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed becomes the
new set speed. The symbol flashes when the system is actively applying the
brakes to maintain vehicle speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

18F Optional equipment
TRAILERINGF
PROGRADE TRAILERING SYSTEMF
The in-vehicle trailering app on the info-
tainment screen allows customized trailer
profiles with a variety of helpful towing
assistance features, including a hitching
and setup checklist, trailer tire pressure and
temperature monitoring
F, trailer light test-
ing, Jack-Knife Alert, trailer length indicator,
trailer theft detection and more. Trailering
App information also is available with the
myGMC mobile app.
Note: The Trailering App will monitor trailer presence, even while the vehicle is off, by periodically
checking the trailer lighting circuits. On trailers equipped with LED lights, these periodic checks may
cause the trailer lights to flash. This flashing will become more frequent if Theft Alert is enabled.
HITCH AREA LIGHTING
Press the Cargo Lamp button on the left side of the instrument panel to turn
the cargo bed lamp or conventional hitch lamp on/off.
TRAILERING INFORMATION LABEL
The Trailering information label, located by the driver’s door latch, provides vehicle-
specific weight information to help when loading the vehicle.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC)F
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the
power output, or Trailer Gain, to the trailer
brakes. The control panel is on the center
of the instrument panel. ITBC information
is displayed on the ITBC page on the Driver
Information Center.
Squeeze the control together (right s ide does not move) to manually apply the
trailer brakes.
Adjust the Trailer Gain by pressing the +/– adjustment buttons. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
TRUCK TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one
or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire
pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s
door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode, the Tire Fill Alert will provide visual and
audible alerts to help with inflating a tire to the recommended tire pressure (does not apply to spare tire). When the recommended pressure is reached, the horn sounds and
the turn signals change from flashing to solid.
Note: Refer to your Owner’s Manual for accessory trailer tire pressure monitoring system
information.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.