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2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1...10 Safety Belts ...3-12 Airbag System ...3-21 Child Restraints ...3-39 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-30 Vehicle Messages ...5-39 Vehicle Personalization ...5-......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 Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-25 Engine...
2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1...10 Safety Belts ...3-12 Airbag System ...3-21 Child Restraints ...3-39 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-30 Vehicle Messages ...5-39 Vehicle Personalization ...5-......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 Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-25 Engine...
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... Lever. C. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑30. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). Fog Lamps on page 6‑1. 1-3 M. P. R. S. See Four-Wheel Drive on...8209;1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑4. In Brief A. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 9‑54. H. D. Parking Brake on page 5‑10. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View)....
... Lever. C. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑30. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). Fog Lamps on page 6‑1. 1-3 M. P. R. S. See Four-Wheel Drive on...8209;1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑4. In Brief A. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 9‑54. H. D. Parking Brake on page 5‑10. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View)....
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... Warning Flashers on page 7‑1. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). Infotainment on page 6‑5 (Out of View). I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). K. Hood Release. O. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Hood on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on...
... Warning Flashers on page 7‑1. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). Infotainment on page 6‑5 (Out of View). I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). K. Hood Release. O. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Hood on page 5‑12. Instrument Cluster on...
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T: Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the units selected. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑... the rear bumper to the steering wheel. The temperature will also be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to assist with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
T: Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the units selected. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑... the rear bumper to the steering wheel. The temperature will also be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to assist with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
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...ODOMETER displays. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on page 5‑48 for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization,... will also be shown in the following pages. 5-31 Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to turn off or acknowledge messages on the units ...
...ODOMETER displays. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on page 5‑48 for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization,... will also be shown in the following pages. 5-31 Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for more information. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to turn off or acknowledge messages on the units ...
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...shows the current battery voltage. Blank Display 5-35 This display shows no information. Instruments and Controls Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the normal range, the value will display. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer... gain setting. To adjust trailer gain see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the state of hours the engine has run. Oil Pressure This display shows the oil pressure in...
...shows the current battery voltage. Blank Display 5-35 This display shows no information. Instruments and Controls Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the normal range, the value will display. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer... gain setting. To adjust trailer gain see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the state of hours the engine has run. Oil Pressure This display shows the oil pressure in...
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...stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer any time a trailer with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the normal range, the value will display. Dashes may appear in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or ...from 0.0 to 10 bars. This setting can . This is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will alert you see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Engine Oil Messages on page 10‑7. Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. Oil Pressure ...
...stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer any time a trailer with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the normal range, the value will display. Dashes may appear in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or ...from 0.0 to 10 bars. This setting can . This is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will alert you see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Engine Oil Messages on page 10‑7. Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. Oil Pressure ...
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...the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the ITBC system. See your dealer. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑25. Stop... and turn off the vehicle, check the door for more information. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑94 for obstructions, and close ...
...the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the ITBC system. See your dealer. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑25. Stop... and turn off the vehicle, check the door for more information. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑94 for obstructions, and close ...
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... a safe level. . 5-47 Vehicle Reminder Messages CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound if the transmission fluid in the...on until the ignition is no longer available to costly repairs that would not be damaged. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can cause damage to the electric ...
... a safe level. . 5-47 Vehicle Reminder Messages CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound if the transmission fluid in the...on until the ignition is no longer available to costly repairs that would not be damaged. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can cause damage to the electric ...
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5-48 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after several seconds. The default settings for two different drivers. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in which the ... may have customization capabilities that allow you acknowledge it. See "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑30 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 10‑26 for more information. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To avoid excessive drain on the DIC...
5-48 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after several seconds. The default settings for two different drivers. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in which the ... may have customization capabilities that allow you acknowledge it. See "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑30 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 10‑26 for more information. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To avoid excessive drain on the DIC...
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.... Slowly pull your foot up off before driving. Make sure that the parking If you that the parking brake is off the parking brake pedal. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until you begin to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in...
.... Slowly pull your foot up off before driving. Make sure that the parking If you that the parking brake is off the parking brake pedal. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until you begin to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in...
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... the vehicle is also on the intended path. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is started . When the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle. If cruise control is a problem with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, HSA may be situations on a grade, HSA holds the braking pressure for more information. If the vehicle is started and...
... the vehicle is also on the intended path. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is started . When the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle. If cruise control is a problem with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, HSA may be situations on a grade, HSA holds the braking pressure for more information. If the vehicle is started and...
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... and even death. To maximize safety when towing a trailer: . See Climate Control System in only outside air and set the fan speed to the lane. . Get acquainted with the handling and braking of experience. It can help to be seen or smelled. The combination will not... system inspected for the open the air outlets on page 9‑33. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure the...
... and even death. To maximize safety when towing a trailer: . See Climate Control System in only outside air and set the fan speed to the lane. . Get acquainted with the handling and braking of experience. It can help to be seen or smelled. The combination will not... system inspected for the open the air outlets on page 9‑33. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure the...
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... turns on page 9‑39 for the trailer brake controller. See Tow/Haul Mode on and off the Tow/Haul Mode. Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System, the blunt cuts exist, but are for an electric brake controller. The harness contains the following driving conditions: . Dark...
... turns on page 9‑39 for the trailer brake controller. See Tow/Haul Mode on and off the Tow/Haul Mode. Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System, the blunt cuts exist, but are for an electric brake controller. The harness contains the following driving conditions: . Dark...
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...cause the vehicle's antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer's brakes will not cause damage. The ITBC system is desired. See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. Integrated Trailer Brake Control System . Such a ... be automatically adjusted to a wide range of the vehicle is integrated with StabiliTrak have an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system for electric trailer brakes. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on the amount of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is recommended only...
...cause the vehicle's antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer's brakes will not cause damage. The ITBC system is desired. See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. Integrated Trailer Brake Control System . Such a ... be automatically adjusted to a wide range of the vehicle is integrated with StabiliTrak have an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system for electric trailer brakes. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on the amount of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is recommended only...
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...each press and release of the gain buttons will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting. A. Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel available to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application of output, referred to as trailer gain, Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer trip... stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped). The Trailer Brake Control Panel is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to the trailer...
...each press and release of the gain buttons will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting. A. Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel available to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application of output, referred to as trailer gain, Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer trip... stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped). The Trailer Brake Control Panel is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to the trailer...
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... the greater of the vehicle's brakes. The trailer's and the vehicle's brake lamps will be displayed in the DIC) Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is a fault in the Trailer Brake Display Page on page 9‑54...: This setting is based on the amount of the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of vehicle braking present and relative to continuously adjust. To properly adjust trailer gain, see "Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure"...
... the greater of the vehicle's brakes. The trailer's and the vehicle's brake lamps will be displayed in the DIC) Manual Trailer Brake Apply The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is a fault in the Trailer Brake Display Page on page 9‑54...: This setting is based on the amount of the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of vehicle braking present and relative to continuously adjust. To properly adjust trailer gain, see "Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure"...
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... be adjusted any time vehicle loading, trailer loading, or road surface conditions change. Make sure the trailer brakes are in an incorrect gain setting. 6. Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will be briefly displayed on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Both of these conditions may not occur if towing a heavily loaded trailer. See Vehicle Load...
... be adjusted any time vehicle loading, trailer loading, or road surface conditions change. Make sure the trailer brakes are in an incorrect gain setting. 6. Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will be briefly displayed on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. Both of these conditions may not occur if towing a heavily loaded trailer. See Vehicle Load...
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... working as they should. If either the vehicle or trailer needs service. If either of the trailer is equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, StabiliTrak may be covered by the vehicle's warranty. The TCS/ StabiliTrak warning light will reduce engine torque to the...off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑55 for assistance with trailer repairs and trailer warranty information. 9-105 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Non-hybrid vehicles with your trailer dealer for more information. Driving and Operating vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have a...
... working as they should. If either the vehicle or trailer needs service. If either of the trailer is equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, StabiliTrak may be covered by the vehicle's warranty. The TCS/ StabiliTrak warning light will reduce engine torque to the...off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑55 for assistance with trailer repairs and trailer warranty information. 9-105 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Non-hybrid vehicles with your trailer dealer for more information. Driving and Operating vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have a...
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... on any electrical component on any electrical component. Fuses 1 2 3 Usage Right Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp Electronic Suspension Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust Left Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp Fuses 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Engine Controls Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensor Vehicle Care The Engine Compartment Fuse Block is located in the engine compartment, on...
... on any electrical component on any electrical component. Fuses 1 2 3 Usage Right Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp Electronic Suspension Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust Left Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp Fuses 4 5 6 7 8 Usage Engine Controls Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensor Vehicle Care The Engine Compartment Fuse Block is located in the engine compartment, on...