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2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-8 Vehicle Features ...1-27 Performance and Maintenance ...1-35 Keys, Doors, and ... ...5-39 Vehicle Personalization ...5-48 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-7 Lighting Features ...6-9 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-9 Audio Players ...7-15 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-37 Phone ...7-48 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-55 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-10 Driving and ...
2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-8 Vehicle Features ...1-27 Performance and Maintenance ...1-35 Keys, Doors, and ... ...5-39 Vehicle Personalization ...5-48 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-7 Lighting Features ...6-9 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-9 Audio Players ...7-15 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-37 Phone ...7-48 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-55 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-10 Driving and ...
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... some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. v 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer g : Outside Power...
... some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. v 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer g : Outside Power...
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Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ... In Brief 1-1 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-32 1-32 1-33 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel ...
Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ... In Brief 1-1 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-32 1-32 1-33 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel ...
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... the top line of the display and artist information displays on page 7‑3. Radio with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see Operation on the bottom line. Press to display additional text information related to increase or decrease the volume. f: Select radio stations... 7‑46 for more information about these and other radio features, see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑37 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on and off , press this button to display the time. While the ignition is off . or CD, MP3, or WMA ...
... the top line of the display and artist information displays on page 7‑3. Radio with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see Operation on the bottom line. Press to display additional text information related to increase or decrease the volume. f: Select radio stations... 7‑46 for more information about these and other radio features, see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑37 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on and off , press this button to display the time. While the ignition is off . or CD, MP3, or WMA ...
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... FAV button. 1-28 In Brief 3. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see "Storing Radio Stations" in ) input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system. Press FAV to go through up to : . Storing Radio Stations A maximum of 36 stations ... connected to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). See Satellite Radio on page 5‑7. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in Auxiliary Devices on the instrument panel. See...
... FAV button. 1-28 In Brief 3. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see "Storing Radio Stations" in ) input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system. Press FAV to go through up to : . Storing Radio Stations A maximum of 36 stations ... connected to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). See Satellite Radio on page 5‑7. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in Auxiliary Devices on the instrument panel. See...
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...next favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on page 5‑2. Not all phones will support all functions. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. For more information, see Bluetooth on an iPod or USB device. For more information, see .... Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle's audio system and controls. SRCE: Press to decrease volume. Steering Wheel Controls b / g : Press to turn the sound on an iPod® or USB device...
...next favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on page 5‑2. Not all phones will support all functions. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. For more information, see Bluetooth on an iPod or USB device. For more information, see .... Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle's audio system and controls. SRCE: Press to decrease volume. Steering Wheel Controls b / g : Press to turn the sound on an iPod® or USB device...
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... If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 9‑58. See Cruise Control on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. In addition, the system can be viewed by -turn the system on the instrument panel, next to the personalization menu.
... If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 9‑58. See Cruise Control on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. In addition, the system can be viewed by -turn the system on the instrument panel, next to the personalization menu.
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... Messages ...5-47 Washer Fluid Messages ...5-48 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Move the steering wheel up or down. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ...5-48 Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System Universal Remote System...
... Messages ...5-47 Washer Fluid Messages ...5-48 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Move the steering wheel up or down. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ...5-48 Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System Universal Remote System...
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... or favorite. Press and hold w, or press ¨ when the folder is highlighted. Press and hold c / x. x 2. Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (Vehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Navigating Folders on the radio display. 2. Press and release w or c / to select the next or previous track within the selected...
... or favorite. Press and hold w, or press ¨ when the folder is highlighted. Press and hold c / x. x 2. Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (Vehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Navigating Folders on the radio display. 2. Press and release w or c / to select the next or previous track within the selected...
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... of the vehicle or some information about them. If the vehicle is started and the battery continues to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start. Instruments and Controls Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display after another. Also...
... of the vehicle or some information about them. If the vehicle is started and the battery continues to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start. Instruments and Controls Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display after another. Also...
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...WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to many audio and non‐audio listings. Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment ...7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...7-2 Operation ...7-3 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat ...Entertainment (RSE) System ...7-37 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ...7-46 Introduction Infotainment Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to infotainment tasks...
...WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to many audio and non‐audio listings. Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment ...7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...7-2 Operation ...7-3 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat ...Entertainment (RSE) System ...7-37 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ...7-46 Introduction Infotainment Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to infotainment tasks...
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...vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. Adding audio or communication equipment could damage them. For more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with the operation of the... audio system. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑29 for more information, see the separate Navigation System Manual. To minimize ...
...vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. Adding audio or communication equipment could damage them. For more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with the operation of the... audio system. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑29 for more information, see the separate Navigation System Manual. To minimize ...
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While the ignition is capable of reading the DTS‐programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of these radios as its features 4 (Information) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM ... time. The DVD player is the top slot on the vehicle's RSE system. Vehicles with CD): Press to display the time. are trademarks of its audio system. Infotainment System 7-5 System on page 7‑37 for more information on the radio faceplate. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Some of Dolby Laboratories...
While the ignition is capable of reading the DTS‐programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of these radios as its features 4 (Information) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM ... time. The DVD player is the top slot on the vehicle's RSE system. Vehicles with CD): Press to display the time. are trademarks of its audio system. Infotainment System 7-5 System on page 7‑37 for more information on the radio faceplate. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Some of Dolby Laboratories...
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Selecting MANUAL, or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the middle position. If the radio has a Bose® audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK. . . If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. Press the f knob. ...
Selecting MANUAL, or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the middle position. If the radio has a Bose® audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK. . . If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. Press the f knob. ...
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...when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up the radio. Press ` or press the f knob until the speaker control tabs display. 2. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. Press either \ FWD, or s REV. Take the vehicle to your dealer...(AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade: 1. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for service. f knob. Turn the Press the f knob. If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been ...
...when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up the radio. Press ` or press the f knob until the speaker control tabs display. 2. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. Press either \ FWD, or s REV. Take the vehicle to your dealer...(AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade: 1. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for service. f knob. Turn the Press the f knob. If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been ...
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This process should return. When the vehicle is in a location that preset button. Loading XM: The audio system is no longer than 30 seconds. Contact XM at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. XM Updating: The encryption code ...after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No Information: No text or informational messages are no action is available at this time on this channel. XM Theftlocked: The XM...
This process should return. When the vehicle is in a location that preset button. Loading XM: The audio system is no longer than 30 seconds. Contact XM at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. XM Updating: The encryption code ...after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No Information: No text or informational messages are no action is available at this time on this channel. XM Theftlocked: The XM...
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..." later in the CD. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the recorded CD with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism. this section. Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD optics with a marking pen. Handle them carefully. Infotainment System 7-15 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can...
..." later in the CD. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the recorded CD with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism. this section. Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD optics with a marking pen. Handle them carefully. Infotainment System 7-15 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can...
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... the LOAD button. 2. Ejecting a CD (Single CD Player) Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is soiled, clean it was the last selected audio source. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on , the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it with a soft, lint‐free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth...
... the LOAD button. 2. Ejecting a CD (Single CD Player) Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is soiled, clean it was the last selected audio source. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on , the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it with a soft, lint‐free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth...
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... the player. The CD icon and a message showing the disc and/or track number will display when a CD is in the same manner. If a portable audio player is currently playing. © SEEK: Press to go to the next Press and hold , or press multiple times, to turn off repeat play . Press...
... the player. The CD icon and a message showing the disc and/or track number will display when a CD is in the same manner. If a portable audio player is currently playing. © SEEK: Press to go to the next Press and hold , or press multiple times, to turn off repeat play . Press...
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... Radio with CD (MP3), Radio with USB and CD (MP3), and Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3) have the capability of Play Compressed audio files are stored in random order. 3. Format Radios that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. 7-18 Infotainment System be recorded with the following... next folder that do not contain files are on the disc, the radio reads all CDs loaded in the root directory. If both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files. Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. The files can play discs that contain both formats are skipped, and the player advances...
... Radio with CD (MP3), Radio with USB and CD (MP3), and Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3) have the capability of Play Compressed audio files are stored in random order. 3. Format Radios that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. 7-18 Infotainment System be recorded with the following... next folder that do not contain files are on the disc, the radio reads all CDs loaded in the root directory. If both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files. Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. The files can play discs that contain both formats are skipped, and the player advances...