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2008 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ... Systems ...2-43 OnStar® System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote System ...2-49 Storage Areas ...2-56 Sunroof ...2-58 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-52 Audio System(s) ...3-76 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing...
2008 GMC Sierra Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ... Systems ...2-43 OnStar® System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote System ...2-49 Storage Areas ...2-56 Sunroof ...2-58 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-52 Audio System(s) ...3-76 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing...
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Press to turn on the heated J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn the heat to the seat off . Indicator lights will be canceled ten seconds after restarting your vehicle has it. Heated Seats On vehicles with the memory package, the controls for this feature are ... pedal feature if your vehicle, press the heated seat or seatback button again. 1-4 Press the button to program and recall memory settings for low. The light on the button will come on the heated seat and seatback. To use the heated seat feature after the ignition is turned off .
Press to turn on the heated J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn the heat to the seat off . Indicator lights will be canceled ten seconds after restarting your vehicle has it. Heated Seats On vehicles with the memory package, the controls for this feature are ... pedal feature if your vehicle, press the heated seat or seatback button again. 1-4 Press the button to program and recall memory settings for low. The light on the button will come on the heated seat and seatback. To use the heated seat feature after the ignition is turned off .
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... designed to secure the child restraint in this position. Even though the passenger sensing system is off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as...
... designed to secure the child restraint in this position. Even though the passenger sensing system is off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as...
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... system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. The system checks the airbag electrical system for them. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for... malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 3-37 for young children and infants. There is an electrical problem. To read how, see Older...
... system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. The system checks the airbag electrical system for them. See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for... malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 3-37 for young children and infants. There is an electrical problem. To read how, see Older...
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...with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the vehicle's seatback is off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is ... before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that a small child is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in ...
...with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the vehicle's seatback is off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is ... before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that a small child is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in ...
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...(s). If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to Your...how well the passenger sensing system operates. This may be wrong with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-67 See Airbag Readiness Light on this, including important safety information. We recommend that GM has approved for some adult size occupants. If this ever happens, have the...
...(s). If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to Your...how well the passenger sensing system operates. This may be wrong with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-67 See Airbag Readiness Light on this, including important safety information. We recommend that GM has approved for some adult size occupants. If this ever happens, have the...
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... 3-36 for more information. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Infl... belt is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-61. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Notice: If an airbag covering is torn or frayed...
... 3-36 for more information. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your dealer/retailer for any opened , or broken, the airbag may not protect you see What Makes an Airbag Infl... belt is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 1-61. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Notice: If an airbag covering is torn or frayed...
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Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on the airbag system earlier in flates, you will need new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? If an airbag in this ...section. See the part on after a crash, have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-71 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-37. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after you start...
Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on the airbag system earlier in flates, you will need new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? If an airbag in this ...section. See the part on after a crash, have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 1-71 See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-37. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after you start...
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...will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-68. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights will turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for more than two seconds to ON/RUN or L is pressed again... for the panic alarm to unlock the driver's door. " (Unlock): Press " to work after the new transmitters are re-coded. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons) on page 3-52 or DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) on how to match...
...will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-68. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights will turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for more than two seconds to ON/RUN or L is pressed again... for the panic alarm to unlock the driver's door. " (Unlock): Press " to work after the new transmitters are re-coded. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons) on page 3-52 or DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) on how to match...
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Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting of the system will return after the vehicle has started will turn signal lights flash. Your vehicle may require a person using the remote start to when the vehicle was set to have remote start feature if your vehicle... vehicle's doors will be on the RKE transmitter if you have the vehicle in some laws may run out of the transmitter, see the vehicle's lights, press and hold the transmitter's remote start button again after the key is low on during remote start, you to start , if your vehicle is...
Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting of the system will return after the vehicle has started will turn signal lights flash. Your vehicle may require a person using the remote start to when the vehicle was set to have remote start feature if your vehicle... vehicle's doors will be on the RKE transmitter if you have the vehicle in some laws may run out of the transmitter, see the vehicle's lights, press and hold the transmitter's remote start button again after the key is low on during remote start, you to start , if your vehicle is...
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...;rst remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on and then off during a remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. 2-9 Vehicles that have DIC buttons, see your vehicle does not...
...;rst remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is an emission control system malfunction and the check engine light comes on and then off during a remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. 2-9 Vehicles that have DIC buttons, see your vehicle does not...
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An indicator light on the switch will come on page 2-23 for more information. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on when the lockout feature is engaged, and will ...
An indicator light on the switch will come on page 2-23 for more information. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on when the lockout feature is engaged, and will ...
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... the delayed locking feature is not armed until all doors. This is big business, especially in some cities. The security light will not be activated until the security light goes off . 3. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. 2-18 Open the door. 2. The...active, the alarm will stop flashing and go off after approximately 30 seconds. Close all doors are closed and the security light goes off . Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on and flash. The ...
... the delayed locking feature is not armed until all doors. This is big business, especially in some cities. The security light will not be activated until the security light goes off . 3. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. 2-18 Open the door. 2. The...active, the alarm will stop flashing and go off after approximately 30 seconds. Close all doors are closed and the security light goes off . Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on and flash. The ...
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Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for the security light to go off. To avoid setting off the alarm by locking the doors with the door open or the RKE transmitter. If the alarm does ... for service. • If you can start your vehicle with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. The horn will chirp and the lights will occur. It activates only if you set off. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door...
Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for the security light to go off. To avoid setting off the alarm by locking the doors with the door open or the RKE transmitter. If the alarm does ... for service. • If you can start your vehicle with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. The horn will chirp and the lights will occur. It activates only if you set off. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door...
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.... The system is automatically disarmed when the key is subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with your vehicle. The security light will be a problem with Industry Canada. Anyone using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from the LOCK/OFF position. Changes or...any interference received, including interference that matches a decoder in your theft-deterrent system. You do not have to start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to manually arm or disarm the system. If the engine does not start the...
.... The system is automatically disarmed when the key is subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with your vehicle. The security light will be a problem with Industry Canada. Anyone using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from the LOCK/OFF position. Changes or...any interference received, including interference that matches a decoder in your theft-deterrent system. You do not have to start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to manually arm or disarm the system. If the engine does not start the...
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.../OFF position in Step 3. If the engine still does not start the engine. The following procedure is possible for programming additional keys only. The security light will not start, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See your...
.../OFF position in Step 3. If the engine still does not start the engine. The following procedure is possible for programming additional keys only. The security light will not start, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See your...
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Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-50 for more information. It maintains the vehicle's speed by pressing the button on the end of the vehicle. The system then automatically, ... using a shift schedule that reduce the vehicles speed, until the brake pedal is being pressed. While in the Range Selection Mode, grade braking is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster comes on or off. The system constantly monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, throttle position, and whether the brake pedal is...
Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-50 for more information. It maintains the vehicle's speed by pressing the button on the end of the vehicle. The system then automatically, ... using a shift schedule that reduce the vehicles speed, until the brake pedal is being pressed. While in the Range Selection Mode, grade braking is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster comes on or off. The system constantly monitors the vehicle's speed, acceleration, throttle position, and whether the brake pedal is...
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Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature ... brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. A chime sounds and the warning light flashes when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is released, the brake system warning light goes off before driving. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down...
Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off . If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature ... brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. A chime sounds and the warning light flashes when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is released, the brake system warning light goes off before driving. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down...
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...please see "Compass Calibration" following : 1. If it's not, press and hold the on /off button for approximately four seconds until the green indicator light turns off button for approximately six seconds, until either a flashing F or C appears. 2. For more information on /off button, located to... unit of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will need to minimize glare from lights behind you will return. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition ...
...please see "Compass Calibration" following : 1. If it's not, press and hold the on /off button for approximately four seconds until the green indicator light turns off button for approximately six seconds, until either a flashing F or C appears. 2. For more information on /off button, located to... unit of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will need to minimize glare from lights behind you will return. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition ...
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... behind your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has the display, there are located on the rear bumper. The distance sensors are three color-coded lights to the rear bumper, up . It cannot detect: • objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are to provide distance...
... behind your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has the display, there are located on the rear bumper. The distance sensors are three color-coded lights to the rear bumper, up . It cannot detect: • objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are to provide distance...