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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Owners Manual - Vehicle Personalization



Vehicle Personalization

The following are all possible vehicle personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.

For System, Apps, and Personal features and functions, see Settings 0 185.

To access the vehicle personalization menu:

    Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment display.
    Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options.
    Touch to select the desired feature setting.
    Touch 9 or R to turn a feature off or on.
    Touch z to go to the top level of the Settings menu.

The menu may contain the following:

This allows for a chime and a message when the rear door has been opened before or during operation of the vehicle.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Auto Fan Speed
    Auto Defog
    Auto Rear Defog

Auto Fan Speed

This setting specifies the amount of airflow when the climate control fan setting is Auto Fan.

Touch Low, Medium, or High.

Auto Defog

This setting automatically directs air to the windshield to assist in defogging, based on temperature and humidity conditions.

Touch Off or On.

Auto Rear Defog

This setting automatically turns the rear defogger on based on temperature and humidity conditions.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Alert Type
    Forward Collision System
    Front Pedestrian Detection
    Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
    Lane Change Alert
    Park Assist
    Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
    Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Alert Type

This feature sets the type of alert from the driver assistance systems to help avoid crashes.

Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.

Forward Collision System

This setting can alert of a potential crash with a detected vehicle ahead and can apply brakes to help reduce a collision’s severity.

Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.

Front Pedestrian Detection

This feature may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes with nearby pedestrians. See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0 276.

Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.

Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier

This setting determines if an alert will appear when Adaptive Cruise Control brings the vehicle to a complete stop and the vehicle ahead of you starts moving again. See Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 255.

Touch Off or On.

Lane Change Alert

This allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 278.

Touch Off or On.

Park Assist

This allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 265.

Select Off, On, or On with Towbar.

Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols

This setting enables the Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 265.

Touch Off or On.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature to be turned on or off. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 265.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Chime Volume
    Reverse Tilt Mirror
    Remote Mirror Folding

Chime Volume

This determines the chime volume level.

Touch the controls on the infotainment display to adjust the volume.

Reverse Tilt Mirror

When on, the driver, passenger, or both driver and passenger outside mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They may move from their tilted position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or turned off. See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 0 38.

Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger, On - Driver, or On - Passenger.

Remote Mirror Folding

When on, the outside mirrors will remotely fold or unfold when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter Q or K button is pressed and held. See Folding Mirrors 0 36.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Vehicle Locator Lights
    Exit Lighting
    Automatic High Beam Assist

Vehicle Locator Lights

This setting flashes the vehicle’s headlamps when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Touch Off or On.

Exit Lighting

This setting specifies how long the headlamps stay on after the vehicle is turned off and exited.

Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds.

Automatic High Beam Assist

This setting specifies how the high beams adjust based on the vehicle environment.

Touch IntelliBeam or Adaptive Headlight System.

Touch and the following may display:

    Open Door Anti Lock Out
    Auto Door Unlock
    Delayed Door Lock

Open Door Anti Lock Out

This setting prevents the driver door from locking when the door is open. If this setting is on, the Delayed Door Lock menu will not be available.

Touch Off or On.

Auto Door Unlock

This setting allows selection of which doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.

Delayed Door Lock

When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Remote Unlock Light Feedback
    Remote Lock Feedback
    Remote Door Unlock
    Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
    Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
    Remote Window Operation
    Passive Door Unlock
    Passive Door Lock
    Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
    Remote Removed from Vehicle Alert

Remote Unlock Light Feedback

When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.

Touch Off or Flash Lights.

Remote Lock Feedback

This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.

Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only.

Remote Door Unlock

This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter.

Touch All Doors or Driver Door.

Remote Start Auto Cool Seats

If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn on the ventilated seats when using remote start on warm days. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52 and

Remote Vehicle Start 0 20. Touch Off or On.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats

If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn on the heated seats when using remote start on cold days. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52 and

Remote Vehicle Start 0 20.

If equipped with Auto Heated Steering Wheel, this feature will turn on when the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats turn on.

Touch Off or On.

Remote Window Operation

If equipped, this feature enables remote operation of the windows with the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 10 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 13.

Touch Off or On.

Passive Door Unlock

This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle.

Touch Off, All Doors or Driver Door Only.

Passive Door Lock

This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 10 or

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 13.

Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. This menu also enables Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert.

Touch Off or On.

Remote Removed from Vehicle Alert

This feature beeps the horn 3 times when exiting a running vehicle with the

remote key. Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

. Automatic Entry/Egress

Automatic Entry/Egress

This feature specifies if the vehicle will automatically lower to make it easier to enter or exit the vehicle.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Automatic Running Boards
    Deploy Running Boards

Automatic Running Boards

This feature specifies the position and use of the running boards.

Touch Off or On.

Deploy Running Boards

This feature moves the running boards to a deployed position so they can be used with the doors closed.

Touch Off or Deploy.

Touch and the following may display:

    Seat Entry Memory
    Seat Exit Memory

Seat Entry Memory

This feature automatically recalls the previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when the ignition is changed from off to on or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats 0 49.

Touch Off or On.

Seat Exit Memory

This feature automatically recalls the previously stored exit button position when the ignition is changed from on or ACC/ ACCESSORY to off and the driver door is open. See Memory Seats 0 49.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Service Mode
    Alignment Mode

Service Mode

This feature disables the air suspension system and is used to prevent unintended raising or lowering of the suspension..

Touch Off or On.

Alignment Mode

This feature will optimize the vehicle height to provide the most accurate wheel alignment.

Touch Off or On.

Touch and the following may display:

    Side Trailer Camera
    Bed View Camera Lighting

Side Trailer Camera

This feature specifies if using the turn signal during a lane change will also display an applicable side view of the trailer and vehicle. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 265.

Touch Off or On.

Bed View Camera Lighting

This feature specifies if the truck bed rail lights are turned on when the Bed View Camera is active. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 265.

Touch Off or On.

See "Teen Driver" under Settings 0 185.

This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel controls. It may also limit access to vehicle storage locations,

if equipped.

To enable valet mode:

    Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
    Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
    Re-enter the four-digit code.

Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the system. Touch Back to go back to the previous menu.

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 433.


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