2017 GMC Sierra Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
GMC
Model:
Sierra
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Heated and Ventilated Seats
12
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Safety Belts
13
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Climate Controls
17
Transmission
18
Four-Wheel Drive
18
Vehicle Features
20
Infotainment System
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
20
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Parking Assist
24
Power Outlets
24
Universal Remote System
24
Sunroof
25
Performance and Maintenance
25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Fuel (Except L86 6.2L Engine)
26
Fuel (L86 6.2L Engine)
26
E85 or FlexFuel
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Roadside Assistance Program
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows
29
Keys and Locks
29
Keys
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
32
Remote Vehicle Start
34
Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
36
Delayed Locking
36
Automatic Door Locks
36
Lockout Protection
37
Safety Locks
37
Doors
37
Tailgate
37
Power Assist Steps
38
Vehicle Security
39
Vehicle Alarm System
39
Immobilizer
41
Immobilizer Operation
41
Exterior Mirrors
42
Convex Mirrors
42
Manual Mirrors
42
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
42
Power Mirrors
43
Folding Mirrors
44
Heated Mirrors
44
Automatic Dimming Mirror
45
Blind Spot Mirrors
45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
46
Interior Mirrors
46
Interior Rearview Mirrors
46
Manual Rearview Mirror
46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
46
Windows
47
Manual Windows
47
Power Windows
47
Rear Windows
49
Sun Visors
49
Roof
49
Sunroof
49
Seats and Restraints
51
Head Restraints
52
Front Seats
53
Power Seat Adjustment
53
Lumbar Adjustment
53
Reclining Seatbacks
54
Memory Seats
55
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
56
Rear Seats
58
Rear Seats (Double Cab Full Bench)
58
Rear Seats (Split Bench)
59
Safety Belts
60
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
61
Lap-Shoulder Belt
62
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
65
Lap Belt
65
Safety Belt Extender
66
Safety System Check
66
Safety Belt Care
66
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
67
Airbag System
67
Where Are the Airbags?
69
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
72
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
72
Airbag On-Off Switch
74
Passenger Sensing System
76
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Airbag System Check
81
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
82
Child Restraints
82
Older Children
82
Infants and Young Children
84
Child Restraint Systems
86
Where to Put the Restraint
88
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
95
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
96
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Center Front Seat)
99
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
99
Storage
109
Storage Compartments
109
Instrument Panel Storage
109
Glove Box
109
Cupholders
109
Sunglasses Storage
110
Center Console Storage
110
Floor Console Storage
111
Additional Storage Features
111
Cargo Tie-Downs
111
Instruments and Controls
113
Controls
114
Steering Wheel Adjustment
114
Steering Wheel Controls
114
Heated Steering Wheel
115
Horn
115
Windshield Wiper/Washer
115
Compass
116
Clock
116
Power Outlets
118
Wireless Charging
119
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
121
Instrument Cluster
122
Speedometer
126
Odometer
126
Trip Odometer
126
Tachometer
126
Fuel Gauge
126
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
128
Transmission Temperature Gauge
129
Voltmeter Gauge
129
Safety Belt Reminders
130
Airbag Readiness Light
131
Airbag On-Off Light
131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
133
Charging System Light
133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
134
Brake System Warning Light
135
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
136
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
137
Tow/Haul Mode Light
137
Hill Descent Control Light
137
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light (2500/3500 Series)
137
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light (1500 Series)
137
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
138
Traction Off Light
138
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
138
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
139
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
139
Tire Pressure Light
139
Engine Oil Pressure Light
140
Low Fuel Warning Light
140
Security Light
141
High-Beam On Light
141
Front Fog Lamp Light
141
Lamps On Reminder
141
Cruise Control Light
141
Door Ajar Light
142
Information Displays
142
Driver Information Center (DIC)
142
Vehicle Messages
145
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
146
Brake System Messages
146
Compass Messages
147
Door Ajar Messages
147
Engine Cooling System Messages
147
Engine Oil Messages
148
Engine Power Messages
148
Fuel System Messages
148
Key and Lock Messages
149
Lamp Messages
149
Object Detection System Messages
149
Ride Control System Messages
150
Airbag System Messages
151
Safety Belt Messages
151
Security Messages
151
Steering System Messages
152
Tire Messages
152
Transmission Messages
153
Vehicle Reminder Messages
154
Vehicle Speed Messages
155
Washer Fluid Messages
155
Vehicle Personalization
156
Universal Remote System
163
Universal Remote System Programming
163
Universal Remote System Operation
165
Lighting
167
Exterior Lighting
167
Exterior Lamp Controls
167
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
169
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
169
Flash-to-Pass
170
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
170
Automatic Headlamp System
170
Hazard Warning Flashers
171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
171
Fog Lamps
172
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
172
Interior Lighting
173
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
173
Cargo Lamp
173
Dome Lamps
174
Reading Lamps
174
Lighting Features
175
Entry Lighting
175
Exit Lighting
175
Battery Load Management
175
Battery Power Protection
176
Infotainment System
177
Introduction
177
Infotainment
177
Theft-Deterrent Feature
178
Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
179
Overview (Base Radio)
180
Home Page (Base Radio)
182
Home Page (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
184
Software Updates
185
Radio
185
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio)
185
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
187
Satellite Radio (Base Radio)
189
Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
189
Radio Reception
191
Fixed Mast Antenna
191
Multi-Band Antenna
191
Audio Players
192
CD Player
192
USB Port (Base Radio)
194
USB Port (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
197
Auxiliary Jack
203
Bluetooth Audio
204
Voice Recognition
205
Phone
211
Bluetooth (Overview)
211
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
213
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio)
217
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen)
221
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
225
Trademarks and License Agreements
226
Climate Controls
232
Climate Control Systems
232
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
232
Air Vents
235
Maintenance
236
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
236
Service
237
Driving and Operating
238
Driving Information
239
Distracted Driving
239
Defensive Driving
240
Drunk Driving
240
Control of a Vehicle
240
Braking
240
Steering
241
Off-Road Recovery
242
Loss of Control
242
Off-Road Driving
243
Driving on Wet Roads
247
Hill and Mountain Roads
248
Winter Driving
249
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
250
Vehicle Load Limits
251
Truck-Camper Loading Information
257
Starting and Operating
259
New Vehicle Break-In
259
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
259
Ignition Positions
260
Starting the Engine
261
Fast Idle System
262
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
263
Engine Coolant Heater
263
Shifting Into Park
265
Shifting out of Park
266
Parking over Things That Burn
267
Active Fuel Management®
267
Engine Exhaust
267
Running the Vehicle While Parked
268
Automatic Transmission
268
Manual Mode
271
Tow/Haul Mode
274
Drive Systems
275
Four-Wheel Drive
275
Brakes
282
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
282
Parking Brake
283
Brake Assist
284
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
284
Ride Control Systems
285
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
285
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
287
Locking Rear Axle
287
Cruise Control
288
Driver Assistance Systems
291
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
292
Assistance Systems for Driving
294
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
294
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
296
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series)
297
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series)
299
Fuel
301
California Fuel Requirements
302
Fuels in Foreign Countries
302
Fuel Additives
302
E85 or FlexFuel
302
Filling the Tank
303
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
305
Trailer Towing
305
General Towing Information
305
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
305
Towing Equipment
325
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
334
Conversions and Add-Ons
335
Add-On Electrical Equipment
335
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
335
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
338
Vehicle Care
340
General Information
341
California Proposition 65 Warning
341
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
342
Accessories and Modifications
342
Vehicle Checks
343
Doing Your Own Service Work
343
Hood
343
Engine Compartment Overview
344
Engine Oil
349
Engine Oil Life System
352
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Speed Transmission)
353
Automatic Transmission Fluid (8 Speed Transmission)
355
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
356
Cooling System
357
Engine Coolant
358
Engine Overheating
361
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
363
Engine Fan
363
Power Steering Fluid (1500 Series)
364
Power Steering Fluid (2500/3500 Series)
364
Washer Fluid
364
Brakes
365
Brake Fluid
366
Battery - North America
367
Four-Wheel Drive
368
Front Axle
369
Rear Axle
369
Noise Control System
371
Starter Switch Check
372
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
372
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
372
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
372
Wiper Blade Replacement
373
Glass Replacement
373
Headlamp Aiming
374
Bulb Replacement
374
Halogen Bulbs
374
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
374
LED Lighting
374
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
375
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
376
Replacement Bulbs
376
Electrical System
377
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
377
Electrical System Overload
377
Fuses
377
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
377
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
380
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
382
Wheels and Tires
384
Tires
384
All-Season Tires
385
Winter Tires
385
Low-Profile Tires
386
All-Terrain Tires
386
Tire Sidewall Labeling
386
Tire Designations
389
Tire Terminology and Definitions
390
Tire Pressure
392
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
394
Tire Pressure Monitor System
394
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
395
Tire Inspection
398
Tire Rotation
399
When It Is Time for New Tires
401
Buying New Tires
402
Different Size Tires and Wheels
403
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
404
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
405
Wheel Replacement
405
Tire Chains
406
If a Tire Goes Flat
407
Tire Changing
409
Full-Size Spare Tire
418
Jump Starting
419
Jump Starting - North America
419
Towing the Vehicle
423
Recreational Vehicle Towing
424
Appearance Care
428
Exterior Care
428
Interior Care
433
Floor Mats
436
Service and Maintenance
438
General Information
438
Maintenance Schedule
439
Special Application Services
445
Additional Maintenance and Care
445
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
448
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
448
Maintenance Replacement Parts
450
Maintenance Records
452
Technical Data
453
Vehicle Identification
453
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
453
Service Parts Identification Label
453
Vehicle Data
454
Capacities and Specifications
454
Engine Drive Belt Routing
457
Customer Information
458
Customer Information
458
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
458
Customer Assistance Offices
460
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
461
Online Owner Center
461
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
462
Roadside Assistance Program
462
Scheduling Service Appointments
464
Courtesy Transportation Program
464
Collision Damage Repair
465
Service Publications Ordering Information
467
Radio Frequency Statement
468
Reporting Safety Defects
469
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
469
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
469
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
469
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
470
Event Data Recorders
470
OnStar®
471
Infotainment System
471
OnStar
472
OnStar Overview
472
OnStar Services
473
Emergency
473
Security
473
Navigation
473
Connections
474
Diagnostics
476
OnStar Additional Information
477
Index
482
Index_A
482
Index_B
483
Index_C
483
Index_D
485
Index_E
485
Index_F
486
Index_G
486
Index_H
487
Index_I
487
Index_J
487
Index_K
487
Index_L
487
Index_M
488
Index_N
489
Index_O
489
Index_P
490
Index_R
490
Index_S
491
Index_T
492
Index_U
493
Index_V
493
Index_W
494
2017 GMC Sierra Overview
Introduction
The 2017 GMC Sierra stands tall in the full-size pickup truck segment, seamlessly combining rugged capability with refined luxury. Designed for both work and play, the Sierra impresses with its powerful performance, sophisticated technology, and interior comfort. Whether you're towing heavy loads, navigating rough terrain, or commuting in style, the GMC Sierra delivers versatility and dependability in a fierce yet polished package.
Powertrains
The 2017 GMC Sierra offers a selection of robust powertrains that cater to various driving needs. It features a standard 4.3-liter V6 engine, delivering a solid 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking even more power, the available 5.3-liter V8 engine generates 355 horsepower and enhances towing capabilities. Additionally, a potent 6.2-liter V8 engine, producing 420 horsepower, is offered for ultimate performance, making the Sierra a true workhorse on any terrain.
Trims
The Sierra is available in several trims, allowing buyers to customize their truck to suit their lifestyle. The base "Sierra" trim provides a robust feature set, while the "SLE" adds advanced technology and comfort amenities. The luxurious "SLT" trim exudes sophistication with premium materials and enhanced connectivity. For those craving the ultimate off-road experience, the "All Terrain" package enhances capability, while the top-tier "Denali" trim presents unparalleled luxury and performance, complete with unique design elements.
Features
The 2017 GMC Sierra is loaded with advanced technology and safety features. Highlights include an intuitive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a reversing camera, and available advanced safety features such as Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. Premium sound systems, heated and ventilated front seats, and a spacious cabin with generous storage solutions further elevate the driving experience.
Owner’s Manual
The owner's manual for the 2017 GMC Sierra serves as an essential resource for understanding the truck's features, maintenance schedules, and operating procedures. It offers comprehensive guidelines on how to take full advantage of the Sierra's advanced capabilities, ensuring owners can maximize their vehicle's performance and reliability while maintaining safety standards.
User manual download
The GMC Sierra owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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