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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... Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-98 Vehicle Identification ...5-107 Electrical System ...5-108 Capacities and Specifications ...5-116 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
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... Blade Replacement ...5-57 Tires ...5-58 Appearance Care ...5-98 Vehicle Identification ...5-107 Electrical System ...5-108 Capacities and Specifications ...5-116 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
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... one right away. If there are working properly. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working . Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. For the location of Safety Belts on page 3-36 for more information. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working . See your belts...
... one right away. If there are working properly. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working . Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. For the location of Safety Belts on page 3-36 for more information. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working . See your belts...
Owner's Manual
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Always follow the maintenance schedule in kPa (kilopascals). Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. 3-48 Check your ...
Always follow the maintenance schedule in kPa (kilopascals). Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. 3-48 Check your ...
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... as soon as possible and have your engine properly. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. You or others could be low on oil and you start your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. When the light comes on and stays...
... as soon as possible and have your engine properly. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. You or others could be low on oil and you start your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. When the light comes on and stays...
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...UNITS displays. You should change . See Engine Oil on the display, that means 99% of measurement selected. See Scheduled Maintenance on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Units Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) ...oil change the oil as soon as you to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will not reset itself. To reset the engine oil life... this manual. When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the DIC.
...UNITS displays. You should change . See Engine Oil on the display, that means 99% of measurement selected. See Scheduled Maintenance on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Units Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) ...oil change the oil as soon as you to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will not reset itself. To reset the engine oil life... this manual. When the remaining oil life is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the DIC.
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... on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off the vehicle, check the door for more information. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-65. Check to see if the message still appears on . If the tire pressure is in this message continues to appear, have been...
... on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off the vehicle, check the door for more information. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-65. Check to see if the message still appears on . If the tire pressure is in this message continues to appear, have been...
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... and uneven braking. Stalling can be dangerous. These substances can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for damage. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4-25 for more frequent service due to off-road use. Do not drive through...
... and uneven braking. Stalling can be dangerous. These substances can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for damage. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4-25 for more frequent service due to off-road use. Do not drive through...
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...to review these is clear of these sections before you 're pulling a trailer. Stop and have someone pick up Lamps 4-53 See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you start your trip. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: ... store the chocks. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are tight. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you : Trailer Wiring Harness • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and ...
...to review these is clear of these sections before you 're pulling a trailer. Stop and have someone pick up Lamps 4-53 See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you start your trip. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: ... store the chocks. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are tight. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you : Trailer Wiring Harness • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and ...
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... Wash or properly dispose of oil products. Never dispose of water. If you are driving in the trash, pouring it lets you change . 5-17 See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for very long. Do not let used oil. Repeat the procedure. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your skin for...OIL SOON message comes back on when you to. Instead, recycle it by putting it in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it to a place that can be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. On vehicles ...
... Wash or properly dispose of oil products. Never dispose of water. If you are driving in the trash, pouring it lets you change . 5-17 See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for very long. Do not let used oil. Repeat the procedure. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your skin for...OIL SOON message comes back on when you to. Instead, recycle it by putting it in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it to a place that can be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. On vehicles ...
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... vehicle further. The only reason for about three seconds in each range. Always use the following checking procedures to check the fluid level. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-12. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you suspect a small leak, then use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended.... Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is reached. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in the Maintenance Schedule. Before checking the fluid level, prepare your transmission.
... vehicle further. The only reason for about three seconds in each range. Always use the following checking procedures to check the fluid level. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-12. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you suspect a small leak, then use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended.... Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is reached. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in the Maintenance Schedule. Before checking the fluid level, prepare your transmission.
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...can spill on the engine. If fluid is done on page 5-12 for the location of the brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed. It is filled with DOT-3 brake ...fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on the brake hydraulic system. Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid....
...can spill on the engine. If fluid is done on page 5-12 for the location of the brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed. It is filled with DOT-3 brake ...fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on the brake hydraulic system. Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid....
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... two additional systems that had the bad battery. 2. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 5-45 Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle that need lubrication...
... two additional systems that had the bad battery. 2. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 5-45 Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle that need lubrication...
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... than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to use. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the sump area. Have it may appear lower than a vehicle that the rear axle assembly must be supported...
... than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to use. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to the sump area. Have it may appear lower than a vehicle that the rear axle assembly must be supported...
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... 2WD 6.2L applications, the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to reach the proper level. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle.
... 2WD 6.2L applications, the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to reach the proper level. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle.
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What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on page 6-12. 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug • When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) below the filler plug hole. 5-48 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 (0 mm) to use.
What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on page 6-12. 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug • When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of lubricant to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) below the filler plug hole. 5-48 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 (0 mm) to use.
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-15 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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... keep your vehicle in good working condition. You might drive it . Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you drive. Because of emissions from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as ...keep your vehicle in good condition, see your vehicle. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to follow scheduled maintenance might need more frequent checks and replacements. You might not be sure to maintain your vehicle in...
... keep your vehicle in good working condition. You might drive it . Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you drive. Because of emissions from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as ...keep your vehicle in good condition, see your vehicle. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to follow scheduled maintenance might need more frequent checks and replacements. You might not be sure to maintain your vehicle in...
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... be found in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for your GM ownership needs. Here are a few of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service...
... be found in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for your GM ownership needs. Here are a few of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service...
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... Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. Call 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that...Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for all models. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to : Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Service Publications Ordering Information...
... Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. Call 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that...Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for all models. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to : Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Service Publications Ordering Information...
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... ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-10 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator...
... ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-10 Lumbar Power Controls ...1-3 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-10 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator...