GMC 2014 Sierra Brings Bold Refinement Owner’s Manual

GMC 2014 Sierra Brings Bold Refinement

Product Information

The GMC Sierra is a versatile and powerful vehicle designed for various needs. It comes equipped with a range of features and optional equipment to enhance your driving experience. For more detailed information, refer to the Owner Manual that accompanies your vehicle. Please note that some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your specific vehicle.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GMC
• Model: Sierra
• Optional Equipment: Varies
• Website: www.gmc.com

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where can I find more detailed information about the GMC Sierra?
  • You can find more detailed information about the GMC Sierra in the Owner Manual provided with your vehicle.
• Are all the features and equipment described in the manual included in my vehicle?
  • No, some optional equipment described in the manual may not be included in your specific vehicle. Please refer to your vehicle’s specifications or consult with a GMC dealer for the exact equipment included.
• How can I change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings?
  • To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to

Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your GMC Sierra. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipmentF described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.

Instrument Panel

Instrument Cluster Symbols

• Door Ajar
• Oil Pressure
• Charging System
• Safety Belt Reminder

Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (Key Fob)F

Unlock

• Press to unlock the driver’s door.
• Press again to unlock all doors.

Lock

• Press to lock all doors. The driver’s door will not lock if open.

Vehicle Locator/ Panic Alarm

• Press and release to locate your vehicle.
• The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
• Press and hold to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound until the button is pressed again or the ignition is turned on.

Remote Vehicle Start

Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the ON position.

• During a remote start, the engine will run for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.

Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu. If the remote start heated seat option is selected, the heated seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature performance of the unoccupied heated seat may be reduced during the remote start. The heated seat turns off when the ignition is turned on.

Door Locks

Door Locks

• To lock or unlock all doors, press the power door Lock/ Unlock button, located on the front doors.

Note: To change the lock and unlock settings, go to Power Door Locks in the Vehicle Settings menu.

• To open a locked door from inside, pull the inside door handle to unlock the door and then pull the door handle again to open the door.

Locking Tailgate

• To lock or unlock the tailgate, use the door key. The tailgate lock is located next to the tailgate handle.

Power Seats

Power Seats

Seat Adjustments

• A. Seat Cushion Adjustment
  • Move the front horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward, or to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
• B. Seatback Adjustment
  • Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
• C. Lumbar Adjustment
  • Move the rear control to adjust the lumbar support.

Set Memory Positions

1. With the vehicle in Park, adjust the driver’s seat, power outside mirrors and adjustable pedals to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the SET button and button 1 on the driver’s door at the same time until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat the steps using button 2 for a second driver.

Set Exit Position

1. Adjust the driver’s seat and adjustable pedals♦ to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the SET button and Exit button on the driver’s door until a beep sounds.

Recall Positions

• With the vehicle in Park and the ignition on, press and release button 1, 2 or to recall the stored position.
• At any time, press and hold button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door until the stored position is reached. Releasing the button before the stored position is reached cancels the recall.

Note

• To change the memory recall and exit settings, go to Comfort and Convenience in the Vehicle Settings menu.

Head Restraints

• To raise the head restraint, pull the head restraint up.
• To lower the head restraint, press the button on top of the seatback and push the head restraint down.
• To move the head restraint forward , pull the head restraint to the desired position.
• To move the head restraint rearward , pull the head restraint fully forward until the locking mechanism releases; then move it rearward to the desired position.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

• With the vehicle in Park, pull the lever (A) on the left side of the steering column to adjust the tilt position of the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
• With the vehicle in Park, push down the lever (B) closer to the instrument panel on the left side of the steering column to move the steering wheel in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

Lighting

Automatic Headlamp System

• Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lights.

Off/On

• AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions.

1. Parking Lamps
2. Headlamps
3. Fog LampsF

Press to turn the fog lamps on or off.

Instrument Panel Lighting.

• Instrument Panel Brightness
  • Rotate the thumbwheel located on the left side of the instrument panel to adjust the instrument panel lighting.

Cargo Lamp

Cargo Box Lamp

• With the vehicle in Park, press to turn the cargo lamp and under-rail pickup box lights on or off.
• The button indicator will illuminate when the lights are on.

Driver Information Center

The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.

*3.5-inch Driver Information Center**

Menu Items

Turn the reset stem on the instrument cluster to scroll through the following menu items: Digital Speedometer, Trip Odometer, Fuel Range, Average Fuel Economy, Tire Pressure, Remaining Oil Life, Transmission Fluid Temperature, Trailer Brake, Hour Meter, and Units.

Reset an Item

• Press the reset stem to set a menu item or clear a message. Press and hold the stem to reset a menu item.

*4.2-inch Driver Information Center**

Use the control pad on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.

Menu Items

• Press the button to move between the display zones.
• Press the button to move through the menus.
• Press to open a menu or select/ deselect a setting.

Reset an Item

1. Use the control pad to display the item.
2. Press and hold to reset or clear the item.

Climate Controls

Recirculation Mode

• Press Recirculation Mode to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Defog or Defrost Mode is selected.

Note: When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.

Automatic Climate Controls

Automatic Operation

1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired temperature.

If the air delivery mode or fan speed is manually adjusted, automatic operation is turned off.

Recirculation

• Press Recirculation Mode to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Defog or Defrost Mode is selected.

Note: When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.

Sync Temperature Settings

• Press SYNC to link the passenger’s temperature setting to the driver’s setting.
• When the passenger’s setting is adjusted, the different passenger’s temperature setting is displayed.

Windshield Wipers

Rotate the band on the lever to activate the wipers.

• Fast Wipes
• Slow Wipes

INT Intermittent

• Adjust the delay between wipes.
• The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.

OFF

Mist

• Single wipe

Washer Fluid

• Push the paddle forward to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

Push to Talk

• Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the audio, Bluetooth , navigation ****or OnStar®F system.

End Call/Mute

• Press to end or reject a call.
• Press to mute the vehicle speakers.

Next/Previous

• With the Audio screen displayed on the DIC, press or to seek the previous or next radio station or track.

Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)

• Press the top bottom button to adjust the volume.

Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)

• Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.

Radio with Color Screen

*Radio with 4.2-inch Color Screen**

Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving.
The radio is controlled by using the audio system buttons. The display is not a touch screen.

Setting the Time

1. Use the MENU knob to select Settings on the home page.
2. Use the MENU knob to select Time and Date; then select Time to adjust the clock.
3. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the hours, minutes and AM or PM. Press the knob to go to the next value.

GMC IntelliLink

• IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a variety of compatible mobile devices. Refer to your Owner Manual for operating instructions.

Storing Favorite Stations

Up to 25 radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XM ) can be stored, in any order, on up to five pages.

1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the button to display the page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite station.

*GMC Intellilink Radio with 8-Inch Color Screen**

Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving.
The GMC IntelliLink radio is controlled by using the audio system buttons and touch screen.

Setting the Time

1. Touch Settings on the home page.
2. Touch Time and Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours, minutes and AM or PM.
5. Touch BACK to exit the menu.

Storing Favorites

Up to 60 radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XM ), media (song, artist, album, and genre), phone contacts and navigation destinations can be stored in any order.

1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, navigation destination or contact.
2. Touch and drag up the Interaction Selector at the bottom of the screen to display the favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard, indicating it is stored.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item. To change the number of favorites displayed, go to the Settings menu and select Radio > Manage Favorites.

Home Page

Managing Home Page Icons

1. Press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.
4. Press the Home button to exit edit mode.

Add Favorites to the Applications Tray

3–5 favorite applications can be displayed in the applications tray at the top of the screen for quick access.

1. Press the Home button.
2. Touch and hold the desired icon on the home page.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the applications tray at the top of the screen.
4. Press the Home button to exit.
   • To remove an item from the applications tray, drag the icon from the tray back to the home page.

Bluetooth® System

Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.

Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Bluetooth streaming audio is available with the IntelliLink system. For more information, visit www.gmtotalconnect.com.

Pair a Phone

1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair phone,” or Use the MENU knob or the touch screen to select the Phone icon > Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate GMC IntelliLink on the phone.
3. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the touch screen into the phone or, if a six-digit code appears on the phone, confirm it on the touch screen.
4. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, click “yes” and always allow.

Streaming Audio

With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, press the MEDIA button until Bluetooth is displayed on the touch screen to stream audio from the device. Control audio operation using the device controls.

Portable Audio Devices

An accessory power outlet, dual USB ports, an auxiliary jack and an SD card reader are located in the center seat console (bench seat) or center console (bucket seats).

• An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port. GMC IntelliLink will read the device and build a list of songs. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands.
• Press the MEDIA button to select a portable device as the audio source.

Note: Connect a mobile device USB cord after starting the vehicle for optimum performance.

GMC IntelliLink

IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod® to the infotainment display. IntelliLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands- free voice control. For assistance with Bluetooth pairing, mobile device application downloading and installation, mobile device compatibility, and operation of the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit www.gmc.com/intellilink.

Natural Voice Recognition

Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.

1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Say a command,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
4. • Phone (using your paired phone):
5. Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
6. • Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only):
7. Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
8. • Radio control:

  * Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
4. Help:
  * Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance

PANDORA® Internet Radio

Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.

• Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Pandora.
• Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
• Connect your smartphone/device to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple devices, by a USB cable.
• Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora. A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.

Vehicle Personalization

Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls or the touch screen buttons .

Changing Vehicle Settings

The Vehicle Settings menus may include Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, Comfort and Convenience, Lighting, Power Door Locks, and Remote Lock/Unlock/Start.
Use the MENU knob or the touch screen to:

1. Select Settings on the home page.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired feature and setting. Settings are saved automatically.
5. Select BACK to exit each menu.

Cruise Control

Setting Cruise Control

1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.

Adjusting Cruise Control

• RES+ Resume/Accelerate Press to resume a set speed.
• When the system is active, press once to increase speed 1 mph; press and hold to continue increasing the speed.

SET– Set/Coast

• When the system is active, press once to decrease speed 1 mph; press and hold to continue decreasing the speed.

Cancel

• Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
• Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
• The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.

Traction Control and Stabilitrak Systems

The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

Turning Off Traction Control

Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.

• Press the Traction Control/ StabiliTrak Off button on the center of the instrument panel. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
• Press the button again to turn on traction control.

Driver Assistance Systems

The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.

• Forward Collision Alert :  When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, the system flashes a visual alert and pulses the Safety Alert SeatF. See Safety Alert Seat.
  • The Vehicle Ahead indicator will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and will illuminate in amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely.
  • If your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the will flash, six red lights will flash on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat ****will pulse. See Safety Alert Seat.
  • Press the Collision Alert button on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert sensitivity to Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
• Lane Departure Warning :  When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, the system flashes an amber visual alert on the instrument cluster and pulses the left or right side of the Safety Alert SeatF. See Safety Alert Seat.
  • Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
• Rear Vision Camera :  Provides a view directly behind the vehicle when backing up.
  • To turn the Rear Vision Camera Guidelines or Rear Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.

Front and/or Rear Parking Assist

During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” information in the Driver Information Center and a caution symbol on the Rear Vision Camera. When the vehicle should be stopped immediately to avoid a collision, a continuous audible tone sounds or the Safety Alert SeatF pulses. See Safety Alert Seat.

• To turn the system on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.

Safety Alert Seat :  Subtle driver’s seat pulses, left or right, or simultaneously, alerting the driver of potential hazards.

Note: Audible notification may be selected instead of Safety Alert Seat pulsing notification. To change the alert setting, go to the Collision and Detection menu in the Vehicle Settings.

Hill Descent ControlF (Z71/All Terrain)

Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed while descending a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.

Setting Hill Descent Control

1. When traveling at the desired speed (must be below 31 mph), press the Hill Descent Control button on the center console. The Hill Descent Control symbol will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
2. Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal. The adjusted speed becomes the new set speed.

Automatic Transmission

Range Selection Mode

Range Selection Mode allows the driver to select the range of gears desired for the current driving conditions.

1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to select a lower or higher gear. An M and the current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.

The transmission will be limited to the gear selected and lower gears. If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.

Tow/Haul Mode

• The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shifts to reduce shift cycling, such as when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades.
• Press the Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of the shift lever to turn the system on or off.

Tire Pressure Monitor

The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center. Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.

Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.

Roadside Assistance

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782)

As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first, at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road. GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.

More Information

Roadside Assistance and OnStar®

If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the help you need.

myGMC and OnStar® Mobile Apps

The myGMC and OnStar RemoteLink mobile apps connect owners to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enabling users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle. An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Download the mobile apps from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store. To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.

GMC Owner Center

The GMC Owner Center, a complimentary service for GMC owners, is a one-stop resource designed to enhance your GMC ownership experience. Exclusive member benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online Owner Manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at my.gmc.com.

We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2013 by General Motors. All rights reserved.

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