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GMC Sierra 2012 User Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-8
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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 Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information 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 . . . . . . . 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 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-35
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-40
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
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Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-55
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-58
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-61
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-74
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 9-105
Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88
Towing . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-93
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-98
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and SIERRA are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20902916 B Second Printing
Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC Division wherever it appears in this manual.
If the vehicle has the Duramax
®
diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
©
2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
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Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
WARNING
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel
Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Instrument Panel (Premium
Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Heated and Ventilated
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-15
Head Restraint
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-16
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-21
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-22
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-28
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-30
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-31
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Universal Remote System . . . 1-32
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-33
Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-35
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-35
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-36
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-36
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑10.
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑5.
Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.
C. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑30.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5 (Out of View).
E. Instrument Cluster on
page 5‑12.
F. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑35.
Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑39.
Range Selection Mode (Allison Transmission and Hydra-Matic 6‐Speed Button) (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑38.
G. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
H. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
I. Integrated Trailer Brake
Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 9‑78.
J. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
K. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑22.
L. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
M. Parking Brake on page 9‑54.
®
N. Dome Lamps on page 6‑8.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑6
(If Equipped).
O. Cruise Control on page 9‑58.
P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
Q. Horn on page 5‑4.
R. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2 (If Equipped).
S. Automatic Transfer Case
Control (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 10‑30.
T. Ashtray (If Equipped). See
Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑10.
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U. StabiliTrak®System on
page 9‑55 (If Equipped).
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑61 (If Equipped).
Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑25.
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See “Brakes” in the Duramax diesel supplement.
V. Power Outlets on page 5‑9.
W. Climate Control Systems (with
Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5
(If Equipped).
X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control
(If Equipped). See Power Take Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Y. Passenger Airbag Off Control
(If Equipped). See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑29.
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Instrument Panel (Premium Version)

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑10.
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑5.
Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.
C. Instrument Cluster on
page 5‑12.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5 (Out of View).
E. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑35.
Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑38.
F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑39
(If Equipped).
G. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑30.
H. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
I. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
J. Integrated Trailer Brake
Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 9‑78.
K. Dome Lamps on page 6‑8.
L. Automatic Transfer Case
Control (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 10‑30.
M. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑22.
N. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
O. Parking Brake on page 9‑54.
P. Cruise Control on page 9‑58.
Q. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
R. Horn on page 5‑4.
S. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
T. Climate Control Systems (with
Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5
(If Equipped).
U. Power Outlets on page 5‑9.
Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtrays on page 5‑11 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑10.
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V. StabiliTrak®System on
page 9‑55 (If Equipped).
Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑25.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑61 (If Equipped).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See “Brakes” in the Duramax diesel supplement.
W. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If
Equipped). See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑29.

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
K again within three seconds
to unlock all remaining doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock
and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑48.
L : Press and release to locate
the vehicle. Press more than two seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press cancel the panic alarm.
L and hold for
L again to
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See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Q.
/ until
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and
hold
/ until the parking lamps
turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.
From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
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Power Door Locks
Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown,
Up-Level Similar
Base Trim
For vehicles with power door locks:
Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Door Locks on page 2‑7 and Power Door Locks on page 2‑8 for more information.

Windows

Manual Windows
Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows.
Power Windows
Crew Cab Premium Trim Shown,
Others Models Similar
The driver door has a switch to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. The power windows work when the ignition
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is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑29.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see:
.
Windows on page 2‑19.
.
Power Windows on page 2‑20.
Power Sliding Rear Window
If equipped, the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑29
.
Push the switch to open the window.
.
Pull the switch to close the window.
The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
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Power Seats
.
If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
Lumbar Adjustment
Manual Lumbar
Power Lumbar
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.
To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped:
.
On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
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On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
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To return the seatback to the upright position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.
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Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑25.
Not all mirrors and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.
2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.
3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”
To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped, will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.
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See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑48.
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
B : Press to recall the easy exit
seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑48.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons
Shown, Heated Seat Buttons
Similar
If available, the buttons are on the front doors. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN.
H : If available, press to cool
the seat.
I : Press to heat the
seatback only.
J : Press to heat the seat and
seatback.
Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑12.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑13.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑14.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑47.

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove box.
If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3‑29 for more information.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
United States
Canada and Mexico
See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑32 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.
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Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Crew Cab Premium Trim with
Power Folding Mirrors Shown,
Up-Level Similar
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15.
If the vehicle has power folding mirrors:
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑16.
The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 for more information.
Crew Cab Up-Level Trim without
Power Folding Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
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See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
Manual Mirrors
If the vehicle has manual mirrors, they can be adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle, and have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Manual Folding Mirrors
If the vehicle has manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2‑15.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicle with heated mirrors:
1 to heat the mirrors. If the
Press vehicle has a towing mirror, only the upper glass of the mirror is heated. The lower convex part of the towing mirrors is not heated.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems
(with Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5 for more information.
Park Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle has the memory package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirrors return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.
This feature can be programed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle
Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑48 for more information.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
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Manual Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See
Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals.
The control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away.
See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑25.
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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps
The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.
They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on the dome lamps. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is turned counterclockwise.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control.
k : Press the button in and the
dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
For more information about interior lamps, see:
.
Dome Lamps on page 6‑8.
.
Reading Lamps on page 6‑8.
.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7.
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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
O : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps,
parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3.
.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑6.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane‐change lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with
z on it.
8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,
then release. For several wipes, hold the band on
8 longer.
9 : Turns the windshield
wipers off.
6 : Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
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6 : Slow wipes.
? : Fast wipes.
L : Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.

Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. Outside Air
F. Air Recirculation
G. Rear Window Defogger
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A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Climate Control Systems (with
Air Conditioning) on page 8‑1 or Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) on page 8‑4.
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
A. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
B. Fan Control
C. AUTO
D. Defrost
E. Air Recirculation
F. Outside Air
G. Air Delivery Mode Control
H. Display
I. Power Button
J. Rear Window Defogger
K. Air Conditioning
L. PASS (Passenger)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑5.

Transmission

Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is located on the shift lever.
To enable the Range Selection feature:
1. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
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