Owner’s Manual
Table Of Contents
- 2001 GMC Sierra Owner's Manual
- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
- Seats and Seat Controls
- Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
- Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Driver Position
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Right Front Passenger Position
- Air Bag System
- Center Passenger Position
- Rear Seat Passengers
- Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
- Children
- Restraint Systems for Children
- Where to Put the Restraint (Regular Cab Pickup)
- Where to Put the Restraint (Extended Cab Pickup)
- Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup)
- Top Strap
- Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor (All Models)
- Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab Models)
- Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Crew Cab Models)
- Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Extended Cab and Crew Cab)
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
- Older Children
- Safety Belt Extender
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
- Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
- Section 2 Features and Controls
- Windows
- Keys
- Door Locks
- Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
- Rear Doors
- Tailgate
- Theft
- Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
- Passlock
- New Vehicle Break-In
- Ignition Positions
- Starting Your Engine
- Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
- Automatic Transmission Operation
- Manual Transmission Operation
- Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
- Parking Brake
- Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
- Parking Over Things That Burn
- Engine Exhaust
- Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
- Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped)
- Locking Rear Axle
- Horn
- Tilt Wheel
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
- Exterior Lamps
- Interior Lamps
- Mirrors
- Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
- Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped)
- Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
- Camper- Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
- West Coast-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
- Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
- Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
- Convex Outside Mirror
- Storage Compartments
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
- Sun Visors
- Cellular Telephone (If Equipped)
- OnStar System (If Equipped)
- The Instrument Panel - Your Information System
- Instrument Panel Cluster
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
- Safety Belt Reminder Light
- Air Bag Readiness Light
- Air Bag Off Light
- Voltmeter
- Shift Light (If Equipped)
- Brake System Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
- Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped)
- Low Traction Light (If Equipped)
- Traction Off Light (If Equipped)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
- Oil Pressure Gage
- Cruise Light (If Equipped)
- WD Light (If Equipped)
- Tow/Haul Light (Automatic Transmissions Only)
- Fuel Gage
- Message Center
- Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
- Comfort Controls
- Standard Comfort Controls
- Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped)
- Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
- Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped)
- Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Defogging and Defrosting
- Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
- Ventilation System
- Audio Systems
- Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button
- Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons
- AM-FM Stereo
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
- AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
- Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
- Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
- Understanding Radio Reception
- Tips About Your Audio System
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
- Care of Your Compact Discs
- Care of Your Compact Disc Player
- Fixed Mast Antenna
- Comfort Controls
- Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
- Defensive Driving
- Drunken Driving
- Control of a Vehicle
- Braking
- Traction Assist System (Option)
- Steering
- Off-Road Recovery
- Passing
- Loss of Control
- Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle
- Before You Go Off-Roading
- Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
- Environmental Concerns
- Traveling to Remote Areas
- Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
- Scanning the Terrain
- Driving on Off-Road Hills
- Approaching a Hill
- Driving Uphill
- Driving Downhill
- Driving Across an Incline
- Stalling on an Incline
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
- Driving in Water
- After Off-Road Driving
- Driving at Night
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
- City Driving
- Freeway Driving
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
- Highway Hypnosis
- Hill and Mountain Roads
- Winter Driving
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
- Loading Your Vehicle
- Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
- Camper Wiring Harness (If Equipped)
- Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
- Towing a Trailer
- If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue
- Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
- Hitches
- Safety Chains
- Trailer Brakes
- Driving with a Trailer
- Following Distance
- Passing
- Backing Up
- Making Turns
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
- Driving On Grades
- Parking on Hills
- When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped)
- Power Winches
- Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped)
- Step-Bumper Pad
- Section 5 Problems on the Road
- Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
- Service
- Fuel
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
- Filling Your Tank
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
- Checking Things Under the Hood
- Noise Control System
- Engine Oil
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Only)
- Manual Transmission Fluid
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Rear Axle
- Four-Wheel Drive
- Engine Coolant
- Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
- Power Steering Fluid
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Battery
- Bulb Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Tires
- Appearance Care
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
- Care of Safety Belts
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
- Weatherstrips
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
- Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Tires
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Underbody Maintenance
- Chemical Paint Spotting
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Service Parts Identification Label
- Electrical System
- Replacement Bulbs
- Capacities and Specifications
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
- Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
- Introduction
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
- Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines
- Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines
- Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
- Part E: Maintenance Record
- Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
- Customer Assistance Offices
- GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
- Roadside Assistance
- Courtesy Transportation
- Warranty Information
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
- Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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Warning Lights, Gages
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system
that works along with the warning lights and gages.
See “Message Center” in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about six seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds, then
it will flash for
about 55 seconds.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.