GMC Sierra 3500 2016 Owner's Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 32

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 120

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 182

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 254

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 470

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 481

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 484

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494

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Introduction

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.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23133520 A First Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner 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 has the bi-fuel engine, see the Silverado/Sierra Bi-Fuel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.

For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, 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, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

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 : Shown when the owner

manual has additional instructions or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

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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 ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel 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

a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .... 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 14

Passenger Sensing System . . . 14

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16

Throttle and Brake Pedal

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 16

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 18

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 24

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 25

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 26

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 26

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Universal Remote System . . . . . 28

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

eAssist Features

eAssist®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 29

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 30

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 30

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 30

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Instrument Panel

Uplevel Shown, Base Similar

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1. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 178.

2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) System (If Equipped). See Towing Equipment 0 338.

3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 172.

Fog Lamps 0 177 (If Equipped).

4. Air Vents 0 251.

5. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals 0 176.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 123.

6. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 122.

Volume Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 122.

7. Instrument Cluster 0 129.

8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 176.

9. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 284.

Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode 0 290.

Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 288.

10. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 175.

11. Infotainment 0 183.

12. Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch (If Equipped) (Out of View). See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 77.

13. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 (If Equipped).

14. Power Outlet 110/120V Alternating Current (If Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 125.

15. Power Outlets 0 125 (If Equipped).

16. USB Port (Base Radio) 0 203 or USB Port (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 206 (If Equipped).

g Traction Control/Electronic

17. Stability Control 0 301.

0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If

Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 275.

{ Cargo Lamp 0 178.

X Parking Assist Button (If

Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 308.

A Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

(1500 Series) 0 314 (If Equipped).

5 Hill Descent Control Switch

(If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 303.

q Exhaust Brake (If

Equipped). See “Exhaust Brake” in the Duramax diesel supplement.

g Power Take Off (PTO)

Switch (If Equipped). See the Duramax diesel supplement.

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Auxiliary Button (If Equipped). See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 348.

18. Climate Control Systems (with

Heater Only) 0 244 or Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) 0 246 (If

Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 248 (If Equipped).

19. Steering Wheel Controls 0 122 (If Equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 146 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 148.

20. Hood Release. See Hood

0 355.

21. Horn 0 123.

22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 121 (Out of View).

23. Cruise Control 0 304.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 311 (If Equipped).

24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 139.

25. Parking Brake 0 300.

26. Electronic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 291.

Card Holder (If Equipped). See

Instrument Panel Storage 0 116.

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 functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

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Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

3. Start the vehicle normally after

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors and the tailgate.

Q : Press to lock all doors and the

tailgate. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 162.

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. Press hold for at least three seconds to

sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys 0 32 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 35.

7 and

entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 37.

/ until the

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.

From inside, pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull again to open the door.

Power Door Locks

Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim

Shown, Other Models Similar

Q : Press to lock the doors.

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K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks 0 38 and Power Door Locks 0 39.

Windows

Power Windows

Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim

Shown, Other 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 is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,

or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 279.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows 0 50 and Power Windows 0 50.

Express Windows

The express window feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered without holding the switch.

To activate express-down, press the switch down fully and release.

The driver window has an express-up feature. Pull the switch up fully and release to activate.

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) 0 279.

Press the switch to open the window.

Pull the switch to close the window.

The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment 0 56.

Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

If equipped, raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 57.

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

If equipped, move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment 0 57.

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Power Lumbar

See Lumbar Adjustment 0 57.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped:

Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time.

If equipped, press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support.

Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.

To adjust a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

The seatback will automatically fold forward.

2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

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 0 58.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

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Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 58.

Memory Features

Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the Personalization Menus.

See Memory Seats 0 59 and Vehicle Personalization 0 162.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other

Models Similar

If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped).

Heated and Ventilated Seat

Buttons Shown, Heated Seat

Buttons Similar

If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

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Press

I to heat the driver or

passenger seatback only.

J to heat the driver or

Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.

C to ventilate the driver or

Press passenger seat.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60.

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 0 55 and Seat Adjustment 0 56.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts 0 63.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 65.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 65.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 93.

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 front outboard passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch on the instrument panel endcap.

If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 77 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 0 79 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

Uplevel with Power Folding

Base Power Mirrors

1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver side 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.

Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror.

1. Press (1) or (3) 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 (1) or (3) again to deselect the mirror.

See Power Mirrors 0 46.

Mirrors

If equipped with power folding mirrors:

1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.

2. Press (2) again to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.

See Folding Mirrors 0 47.

The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats 0 59.

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror

If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The automatic dimming 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 0 49.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped:

1. Push the lever (1) down to move the steering wheel forward or rearward. Lift the

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

lever up to lock the wheel in place.

2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to move the steering wheel up or down, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed.

The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack, below the climate controls.

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Lift the switch up to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the switch down to move the pedals away.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 275.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped.

To change the dome lamp settings, press the following:

OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.

DOOR : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened.

ON : Turns all dome lamps on.

Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).

Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off.

For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 178.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

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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, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).

AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 172.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 175.

Fog Lamps 0 177.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.

The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with

z on it.

1 : Fast wipes.

w : Slow wipes.

3 INT : Turn the band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,

then release. For several wipes, hold the band on

8 longer.

Lm : Push the paddle at the top of

the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 123.

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Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement.

Climate Control System (with Heater Only)

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1. Fan Control

2. Air Recirculation

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Defrost

5. TEMP (Temperature Control)

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Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning)

1. Fan Control

2. A/C (Air Conditioning)

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Defrost

5. TEMP (Temperature Control)

K (Rear Window Defogger, If

6. Equipped)

f (Outside Heated Mirror, If

Equipped)

8 (Outside Air, If Equipped)

7. Air Recirculation

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System

1. Driver Temperature Control

2. A/C (Air Conditioning)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Fan Control

5. Defrost

6. Passenger Temperature Control

7. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

8. Rear Window Defogger

9. Power Button

10. Air Recirculation

11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

See Climate Control Systems (with

Heater Only) 0 244 or Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) 0 246 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 248 (If Equipped).

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the automatic transmission shift lever.

To enable:

1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will display 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.

2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 288.

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While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 290.

Four-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction.

Transfer Case Controls

The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls. Use these controls to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.

Manual Transfer Case

This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver.

Electronic Transfer Case

This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column.

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Automatic Transfer Case

This transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column.

The different drive options that may be available are described following.

m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This

setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.

AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use

when road surface traction conditions are variable.

Do not use AUTO mode to park on a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In

AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding when parked. If parking on a steep

grade, use 4 wheels engaged.

m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use

this setting when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.

N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See

Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 436 or Trailer Towing 0 324.

n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This

setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. Choose 4

driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

See Four-Wheel Drive 0 291.

m to keep all four

n when

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.

Radio(s)

Base Radio

O : Press to turn the system on.

Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM if equipped.

MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth

{ : Press to go to the Home Page.

Audio, if equipped.

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MENU : Press to select a menu.

g : Press to seek the previous

station or track.

l : Press to seek the next station

or track.

See “Base Radio” in Overview

(Base Radio) 0 184 or Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 187.

Base Radio with Touchscreen

O : Press to turn the system on.

Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

{ : Press to go to the Home Page. 7 : Press to seek the previous

station or track.

6 : Press to seek the next station

or track.

See “Base Radio with Touchscreen” in Overview (Base Radio) 0 184 or

Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 187.

Setting the Clock

See Clock 0 124.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service

SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

For more information refer to:

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio (Base Radio)

0 194 or Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 195.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB ports in the center console or armrest. There may be a USB port in the upper glove box. External devices such as iPods computers, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system.

See USB Port (Base Radio) 0 203 or USB Port (Base Radio with

Touchscreen) 0 206 and Auxiliary Jack 0 207.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.

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The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition -

Base Radio) 0 221 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 217 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 216 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen) 0 226.

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

g : For vehicles with OnStar

Bluetooth with those systems. See OnStar Overview 0 484 or “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the infotainment manual.

system, press to interact

or a

i : Press to reject an incoming

call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.

o or p : Press to go to the

previous or next menu option.

w or x : Press to go to the next or

previous selection.

V : Press to select a highlighted

menu option.

The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel.

1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous favorite. When on a media source, press to select the next or previous track.

2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.

See Steering Wheel Controls 0 122.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

If the vehicle has the base level instrument cluster, the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the DIC.

If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.

w or x : Press to move up or

down in a list.

o or p : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster.

V : Press to open a menu or select

a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.

See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level) 0 146 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 148.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.

V, when a vehicle

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 311.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The

LDW light, marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series) 0 313.

@, is green if a lane

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

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alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

(2500/3500 Series) 0 313 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 314.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 308.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object.

The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 308.

Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.

The vehicle may have up to four accessory power outlets.

Vehicles with a Center Console

One or two in front of the cupholders on the center console.

One inside the center console.

One on the rear of the center console.

Vehicles with Bench Seats

One on the center stack below the climate control system.

One or two in the storage area on the bench seat.

Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets 0 125.

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Universal Remote System

If equipped with the Universal Remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console.

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.

See Universal Remote System 0 169.

Sunroof

If equipped, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 279.

Vent : From the closed position, press the rear of the TILT switch to vent the sunroof.

Manual-Open/Manual-Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it.

Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the SLIDE switch. Press the switch again to stop it.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade that can be pulled forward to block the rays of the sun. Open and close the sunshade manually.

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

See Sunroof 0 53.

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eAssist Features

eAssist®Overview

For an eAssist vehicle, see the Silverado/Sierra eAssist supplement.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move.

To turn off traction control, press and release stack. The traction off light

displays in the instrument cluster. The appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays. See Ride

Control System Messages 0 155.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and

hold

g until i and g illuminate

g on the center

in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 155.

Press and release turn on both systems.

StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 301.

g again to

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate

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Contents

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Memory Features

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Steering Wheel Controls

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Parking Assist

Power Outlets

Universal Remote System

Sunroof

eAssist Features

eAssist®Overview

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor