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2010 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-6 Vehicle Features ...1-23 Performance and Maintenance ...1-32 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...Indicators ...4-29 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-50 Audio System(s) ...4-85 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-48 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-14 Rear Axle ...6-54 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-56 Front Axle ...6-58 Noise Control System ...6-59
2010 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-6 Vehicle Features ...1-23 Performance and Maintenance ...1-32 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...Indicators ...4-29 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-50 Audio System(s) ...4-85 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-48 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-14 Rear Axle ...6-54 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-56 Front Axle ...6-58 Noise Control System ...6-59
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..., or indicator. { WARNING: These mean there is shown when you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. A circle with a high level of text. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could hurt you need to see your ...death. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do this," or "Do not let this happen." Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that ...
..., or indicator. { WARNING: These mean there is shown when you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. A circle with a high level of text. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could hurt you need to see your ...death. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do this," or "Do not let this happen." Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that ...
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... description of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide... or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at : www.gmownercenter.com/gmc (U.S.)...
... description of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide... or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at : www.gmownercenter.com/gmc (U.S.)...
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...Airbags are broken by using the controls for the airbag system. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. The service manual for your dealer for service. . 2-82 See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 8‑19 and Event Data Recorders on the airbag systems. Improper... service can lock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by ...
...Airbags are broken by using the controls for the airbag system. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. The service manual for your dealer for service. . 2-82 See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 8‑19 and Event Data Recorders on the airbag systems. Improper... service can lock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by ...
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To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑18. A: Yes. They are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Avoid yellow connectors. You can still inflate during improper service. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the ... injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. If you is disconnected, an airbag can be serviced. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the vehicle that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet ...
To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑18. A: Yes. They are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Avoid yellow connectors. You can still inflate during improper service. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the ... injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. If you is disconnected, an airbag can be serviced. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the vehicle that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet ...
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...Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. A: We have designed our airbag systems to get my vehicle modified. A: If you have information about this manual. See Passenger Sensing System on page 6‑93 for a different vehicle. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size...passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from working properly? How can damage your snow plow and your dealer and the service manual have any questions about the location of the passenger sensing system. In addition, your vehicle, and it keep the airbags from ...
...Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. A: We have designed our airbag systems to get my vehicle modified. A: If you have information about this manual. See Passenger Sensing System on page 6‑93 for a different vehicle. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size...passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from working properly? How can damage your snow plow and your dealer and the service manual have any questions about the location of the passenger sensing system. In addition, your vehicle, and it keep the airbags from ...
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... not flash, see if the horn works. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for service. This should also remember that you use the power door lock switch with the manual door lock and open the door. Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter. 3. If the alarm does not... by accident: . It activates only if you can start your dealer for the security light to see your vehicle with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock.
... not flash, see if the horn works. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for service. This should also remember that you use the power door lock switch with the manual door lock and open the door. Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter. 3. If the alarm does not... by accident: . It activates only if you can start your dealer for the security light to see your vehicle with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock.
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... Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is using a trial-and-error method to manually arm or disarm the system. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. The system is automatically armed when the key is a passive theft...-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to be faulty. See your vehicle needs service. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. At this time, you may be discouraged because of the high ...
... Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is using a trial-and-error method to manually arm or disarm the system. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. The system is automatically armed when the key is a passive theft...-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to be faulty. See your vehicle needs service. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. At this time, you may be discouraged because of the high ...
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.... See your vehicle. The vehicle may not be 3-60 O button may also have three additional control buttons for more information. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. See the OnStar® owner guide for the OnStar® system. Using hood-...Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar® have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror for nighttime use and pull it for more information about the services OnStar® provides. If the vehicle has RVC, the available. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...
.... See your vehicle. The vehicle may not be 3-60 O button may also have three additional control buttons for more information. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. See the OnStar® owner guide for the OnStar® system. Using hood-...Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar® have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror for nighttime use and pull it for more information about the services OnStar® provides. If the vehicle has RVC, the available. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...
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...and the tailgate is attached to your dealer. 3-66 For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on the DIC. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL: This message can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be displayed on page 6‑124. . The message may affect ...vehicle's bumper is still disabled, after washing the vehicle in cold weather. PARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver disables the system. SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this can occur after driving forward at least 40 km/h (25 mph), take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the...
...and the tailgate is attached to your dealer. 3-66 For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on the DIC. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL: This message can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be displayed on page 6‑124. . The message may affect ...vehicle's bumper is still disabled, after washing the vehicle in cold weather. PARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver disables the system. SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this can occur after driving forward at least 40 km/h (25 mph), take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the...
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Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for more information. 4-45 See "OIL PRESSURE LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑66 and Engine Oil on page 4‑46 for ... can be caused by the vehicle warranty. The repairs would not be burned. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Check the oil as soon as possible. Someone could be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. See...
Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for more information. 4-45 See "OIL PRESSURE LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑66 and Engine Oil on page 4‑46 for ... can be caused by the vehicle warranty. The repairs would not be burned. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Check the oil as soon as possible. Someone could be covered by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. See...
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... light comes on and stays on briefly while starting the engine. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light comes on , it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. If it means that it might have some other system problem. { WARNING: Do... not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. 4-46 The vehicle could be covered by your dealer. The engine can damage the engine. Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil ...
... light comes on and stays on briefly while starting the engine. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light comes on , it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. If it means that it might have some other system problem. { WARNING: Do... not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. 4-46 The vehicle could be covered by your dealer. The engine can damage the engine. Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil ...
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... appears on page 3‑64 for more information. 4-69 PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 6‑17. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver side rear door is...with the park assist system. This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is shifted out of the low oil pressure ...
... appears on page 3‑64 for more information. 4-69 PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 6‑17. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime may sound if the driver side rear door is...with the park assist system. This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is shifted out of the low oil pressure ...
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... in the area. Always be sure to reinstall the air dam: 1. Install the two outboard bolts. . . . . 5-14 Be sure to read all necessary maintenance and service work done. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are where they should be, and that apply to off-roading where you will need... there is fully inflated. To remove the air dam: 1. The air dam is free. Have all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. Before You Go Off-Roading . Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2.
... in the area. Always be sure to reinstall the air dam: 1. Install the two outboard bolts. . . . . 5-14 Be sure to read all necessary maintenance and service work done. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are where they should be, and that apply to off-roading where you will need... there is fully inflated. To remove the air dam: 1. The air dam is free. Have all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. Before You Go Off-Roading . Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2.
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If the vehicle's service brakes are in proper working condition. 2. Make sure the trailer brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will be the greater of the two. Use the following procedure to the left will come ... result in poorer stopping and stability of the vehicle's brakes. See Loading the Vehicle on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied. Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is indicated in the Trailer Brake Display Page...
If the vehicle's service brakes are in proper working condition. 2. Make sure the trailer brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will be the greater of the two. Use the following procedure to the left will come ... result in poorer stopping and stability of the vehicle's brakes. See Loading the Vehicle on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied. Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is indicated in the Trailer Brake Display Page...
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... lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Always put the shift lever fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more often when pulling a trailer. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. If the engine has been left running, the...be free to get out of the chocks. 7. Then apply the parking brake and shift into a gear 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. You or others could be sure the transfer case is not fully in N (Neutral). 6. Be sure the transfer case is a good...
... lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Always put the shift lever fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more often when pulling a trailer. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. If the engine has been left running, the...be free to get out of the chocks. 7. Then apply the parking brake and shift into a gear 4. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. You or others could be sure the transfer case is not fully in N (Neutral). 6. Be sure the transfer case is a good...
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...sure you much more information. { WARNING: You can be necessary. Be sure to use the proper service manual. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can . To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. You could be hurt. . Engine exhaust, many parts... and systems, many fluids, and some of your own service work on page 8‑18. 6-5 If doing some ...
...sure you much more information. { WARNING: You can be necessary. Be sure to use the proper service manual. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can . To order the proper service manual, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. You could be hurt. . Engine exhaust, many parts... and systems, many fluids, and some of your own service work on page 8‑18. 6-5 If doing some ...
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... companies. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of any service work , see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of this . ... of the vehicle. Look for the TOP TIER label on page 7‑17. For vehicles with your own service work performed. Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2‑92. Before attempting to do your dealer before adding equipment to the...
... companies. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of any service work , see "Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of this . ... of the vehicle. Look for the TOP TIER label on page 7‑17. For vehicles with your own service work performed. Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2‑92. Before attempting to do your dealer before adding equipment to the...
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The vehicle has several indicators to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. You will find a coolant temperature gauge on page 4‑41. Then check to see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for information on a level surface. If they are running. Notice: Engine damage from running... the engine is overheating, both fans should be running your engine without coolant is parked on driving to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel.
The vehicle has several indicators to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. You will find a coolant temperature gauge on page 4‑41. Then check to see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for information on a level surface. If they are running. Notice: Engine damage from running... the engine is overheating, both fans should be running your engine without coolant is parked on driving to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the instrument panel.
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... vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. 8-18 RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission...
... vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. 8-18 RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission...