Owner's Manual
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2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ... and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 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 ... Displays ...5-30 Vehicle Messages ...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 ...
2012 GMC Sierra Owner Manual M In Brief ... and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 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 ... Displays ...5-30 Vehicle Messages ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Parking Assist on page 9‑55 (If Equipped). Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). W. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑61 (If Equipped). Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 3‑29. X. 1-4 In Brief V. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If... Switch on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Power Outlets on page 9‑25. Y. U. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped).
... Parking Assist on page 9‑55 (If Equipped). Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). W. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑61 (If Equipped). Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 3‑29. X. 1-4 In Brief V. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If... Switch on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). Power Outlets on page 9‑25. Y. U. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 5‑9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5 (If Equipped).
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... be personalized. In Brief StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑61 (If Equipped). Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑55 (If Equipped). See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑25. Press K again within three seconds to lock all remaining doors. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Q: Press to ...section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in the Duramax diesel supplement. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to cancel the panic alarm. L : Press and release to...
... be personalized. In Brief StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑61 (If Equipped). Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑55 (If Equipped). See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 9‑25. Press K again within three seconds to lock all remaining doors. Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). Q: Press to ...section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in the Duramax diesel supplement. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to cancel the panic alarm. L : Press and release to...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Diagnosis and service might be required. This system assists the service technician in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. If the light is still flashing,... indicates that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well...
... the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Diagnosis and service might be required. This system assists the service technician in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. If the light is still flashing,... indicates that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well...
Owner's Manual
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...If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...9-15 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-16 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-23 Starting the Engine ...Fast Idle System ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking over Things That Burn...30 9-30 9-32 9-32 9-32 Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® System ...9-55 Locking Rear Axle ...9-58 Cruise Control ...9-58 Cruise Control Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-61 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-62 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-33 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-34 Fuel...
...If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...9-15 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-16 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-23 Starting the Engine ...Fast Idle System ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking over Things That Burn...30 9-30 9-32 9-32 9-32 Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® System ...9-55 Locking Rear Axle ...9-58 Cruise Control ...9-58 Cruise Control Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-61 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-62 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-33 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-34 Fuel...
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...lose control. If it is only shallow water, it is under water. If the standing water is easy to cover the wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe. When going through rushing water. Driving in mud - Traction could be lost, and the vehicle could drown. the deeper the mud, the... surfaces only. See Driving on the underbody or chassis, or under your vehicle on the ignition system and the vehicle can be dangerous. Do not drive through water, the brakes get the exhaust pipe under water, you and your passengers could roll over. After Off-Road Driving Remove any ...
...lose control. If it is only shallow water, it is under water. If the standing water is easy to cover the wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe. When going through rushing water. Driving in mud - Traction could be lost, and the vehicle could drown. the deeper the mud, the... surfaces only. See Driving on the underbody or chassis, or under your vehicle on the ignition system and the vehicle can be dangerous. Do not drive through water, the brakes get the exhaust pipe under water, you and your passengers could roll over. After Off-Road Driving Remove any ...
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... for any leakage. Driving on the water. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is required. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for more information. 9-11 { WARNING Wet brakes can cause glazing and uneven braking. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Allow...
... for any leakage. Driving on the water. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is required. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for more information. 9-11 { WARNING Wet brakes can cause glazing and uneven braking. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Allow...
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... from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. Fully open the air outlets on or under the vehicle. See "Climate Control Systems" in snow can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) . . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be careful. If possible, use the Roadside...
... from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. Fully open the air outlets on or under the vehicle. See "Climate Control Systems" in snow can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) . . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be careful. If possible, use the Roadside...
Owner's Manual
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... you still are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. The shift lock release is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. To shift out of P (Park). If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the ...battery. Do not park over Things That Burn { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. ...
... you still are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. The shift lock release is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. To shift out of P (Park). If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the ...battery. Do not park over Things That Burn { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. ...
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...power is coming into the vehicle: . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. The exhaust system leaks due to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. When greater power demands are required, such as a garage or a building that exhaust is required, such as cruising at a constant... be seen or smelled. The vehicle idles in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy. The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. (Continued) Drive it is suspected that has no fresh air ventilation. . Never park ...
...power is coming into the vehicle: . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. The exhaust system leaks due to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. When greater power demands are required, such as a garage or a building that exhaust is required, such as cruising at a constant... be seen or smelled. The vehicle idles in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy. The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. (Continued) Drive it is suspected that has no fresh air ventilation. . Never park ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. This feature is active when the exhaust brake is selected and you are not in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to all four...to slow the vehicle by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and transmission to select a desired range of the vehicle. Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you must be activated by pressing the button on page 9‑94 for more ...
... the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed, acceleration, engine torque and brake pedal usage. This feature is active when the exhaust brake is selected and you are not in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to all four...to slow the vehicle by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and transmission to select a desired range of the vehicle. Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you must be activated by pressing the button on page 9‑94 for more ...
Owner's Manual
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is turned off. To disengage cruise control; When you take your foot off the cruise control, press I or if the ignition is already activated, . When ... be necessary to apply the brake or manually shift the transmission to a lower gear. While going up steep . . [ on the brake pedal. active when the exhaust brake is not available while in small amounts, press the SET- See "Range Selection Mode" under Manual Mode on the steering wheel until the desired...
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is turned off. To disengage cruise control; When you take your foot off the cruise control, press I or if the ignition is already activated, . When ... be necessary to apply the brake or manually shift the transmission to a lower gear. While going up steep . . [ on the brake pedal. active when the exhaust brake is not available while in small amounts, press the SET- See "Range Selection Mode" under Manual Mode on the steering wheel until the desired...
Owner's Manual
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... to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before starting , check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, Have the exhaust system inspected for the open the air outlets on page 9‑33. During the trip, check occasionally to the lane. . lamps, tires, and...ahead as you are driving is needed when towing a trailer. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work . Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure that brings in the Index. If...
... to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before starting , check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, Have the exhaust system inspected for the open the air outlets on page 9‑33. During the trip, check occasionally to the lane. . lamps, tires, and...ahead as you are driving is needed when towing a trailer. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work . Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure that brings in the Index. If...
Owner's Manual
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...Accessories and Modifications Adding non‐dealer accessories or making modifications to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by the vehicle warranty. Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, ... and/or emit chemicals known to the State of automotive applications, such as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
...Accessories and Modifications Adding non‐dealer accessories or making modifications to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by the vehicle warranty. Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, ... and/or emit chemicals known to the State of automotive applications, such as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Owner's Manual
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...;C (180°F to have this operation can mean that some of the fluid could cause the transmission to follow all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can damage the transmission. Too much or too little fluid can be sure to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil...) on the DIC. Be sure to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Too little fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. When outside temperatures are above 32°C (90°F). If not taken to the dealer, be best to 200°F). Vehicle Care...
...;C (180°F to have this operation can mean that some of the fluid could cause the transmission to follow all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can damage the transmission. Too much or too little fluid can be sure to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil...) on the DIC. Be sure to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Too little fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. When outside temperatures are above 32°C (90°F). If not taken to the dealer, be best to 200°F). Vehicle Care...
Owner's Manual
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... a level surface. Allow the engine to idle (500 - 800 rpm) for at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is suspected, then use the following checking procedures...
... a level surface. Allow the engine to idle (500 - 800 rpm) for at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is suspected, then use the following checking procedures...
Owner's Manual
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...the causing thereof: 1. The noise control system warranty is from 17 mm to 21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in use; The removal or rendering inoperative by any underhood insulation. The use . Modification of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps. . Removal of the air... Duramax Diesel 2500HD Series applications and all 3500 Series applications, the proper level is given in the United States. . Air Intake: . Exhaust: . . Vehicle Care Federal law prohibits the following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle ...
...the causing thereof: 1. The noise control system warranty is from 17 mm to 21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in use; The removal or rendering inoperative by any underhood insulation. The use . Modification of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps. . Removal of the air... Duramax Diesel 2500HD Series applications and all 3500 Series applications, the proper level is given in the United States. . Air Intake: . Exhaust: . . Vehicle Care Federal law prohibits the following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle ...
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... Check on page 10‑35. See your dealer if service is required. Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. 11-4 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and ...chassis components for loose or damaged parts. Check restraint system components. Visually inspect fuel system for damage, high effort, or binding. See Exterior Care on page 10‑35. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on...
... Check on page 10‑35. See your dealer if service is required. Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. 11-4 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and ...chassis components for loose or damaged parts. Check restraint system components. Visually inspect fuel system for damage, high effort, or binding. See Exterior Care on page 10‑35. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on...
Owner's Manual
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...Exhaust ...9-33 Tailgate ...2-10 Winter Driving ...9-13 Cargo Lamp ...6-8 Cautions, Danger, and Warnings ...iv CD Player ...7-15 CD/DVD Player ...7-21 Center Console Storage ...4-2 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...10-42 Center Seat ...3-4 Chains, Tire ...10-74 Charging System...® ...14-4 i-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-4 Convex Mirrors ...2-14 Coolant Engine ...10-19 Engine Temperature Gauge ...5-16 Cooling System ...10-18 Engine Messages ...5-41 Courtesy Transportation Program ...13-13 Cruise Control ...9-58 Light ...5-30 Cupholders ...4-1 Customer Assistance ...13-6...
...Exhaust ...9-33 Tailgate ...2-10 Winter Driving ...9-13 Cargo Lamp ...6-8 Cautions, Danger, and Warnings ...iv CD Player ...7-15 CD/DVD Player ...7-21 Center Console Storage ...4-2 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...10-42 Center Seat ...3-4 Chains, Tire ...10-74 Charging System...® ...14-4 i-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-4 Convex Mirrors ...2-14 Coolant Engine ...10-19 Engine Temperature Gauge ...5-16 Cooling System ...10-18 Engine Messages ...5-41 Courtesy Transportation Program ...13-13 Cruise Control ...9-58 Light ...5-30 Cupholders ...4-1 Customer Assistance ...13-6...