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GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual - 2011

Instruments and Controls

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This message clears itself after
several seconds. This message also
clears if you acknowledge it. After
this message clears, the TRAILER
GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in
the DIC.

See

“

TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT

”

under

Driver Information Center

(DIC) on page 5

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30

and

“

Integrated

Trailer Brake Control System

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under

Towing Equipment on page 9

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77

for

more information.

Washer Fluid Messages

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID

This message displays when the
windshield washer fluid is low. Fill
the windshield washer fluid reservoir
as soon as possible. See

Engine

Compartment Overview on
page 10

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6

for the location of the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Also, see

Washer Fluid on

page 10

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26

for more information.

Vehicle
Personalization

Your vehicle may have
customization capabilities that allow
you to program certain features to
one preferred setting. Customization
features can only be programmed to
one setting on the vehicle and
cannot be programmed to a
preferred setting for two different
drivers.

All of the customization options may
not be available on your vehicle.
Only the options available will be
displayed on the DIC.

The default settings for the
customization features were set
when your vehicle left the factory,
but may have been changed from
their default state since then.

The customization preferences are
automatically recalled.

To change customization
preferences, use the following
procedure.

Entering the Feature
Settings Menu

1. Turn the ignition on and place

the vehicle in P (Park).

To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, it is recommended that
the headlamps are turned off.

2. Press the customization button

to scroll through the available
customizable options.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 YUKON DENALI

Page 1: ...l Storage Features 4 2 Roof Rack System 4 3 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Information Displays 5 30 Vehicle Messages 5 39 Vehicle Personalization 5 49 Universal Remote System 5 58 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 6 Lighting Features 6 7 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 8 Audio Players 7 14 Rear Seat Infotai...

Page 2: ...ystem 10 42 Wheels and Tires 10 51 Jump Starting 10 91 Towing 10 96 Appearance Care 10 100 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Scheduled Maintenance 11 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 7 Maintenance Records 11 10 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 16 Vehicle ...

Page 3: ... documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for GMC wherever it appears in this manual If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Can...

Page 4: ...sult in injury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty 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 us...

Page 5: ...oning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps 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 Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ...ering Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 15 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 16 Satellite Radio 1 18 Portable Audio Devices 1 18 Bluetooth 1 18 Steering Wheel Controls 1 19 Cruise Control 1 19 Navigation System 1 20 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 20 Rear Vision Camera...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel United States Version Shown Canada Similar ...

Page 9: ...tion Control on page 6 6 Fog Lamps on page 6 6 J Cruise Control on page 9 50 Heated Steering Wheel Button If Equipped See Heated Steering Wheel on page 5 5 K Data Link Connector DLC See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 22 L Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 M Horn on page 5 5 N Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 O Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 P Power Outlets on page 5...

Page 10: ...locate the vehicle Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm Press L again to cancel the panic alarm See Keys on page 2 2 and Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle Starting the Vehicle 1 Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press Q 3 Immediately after completing Step 2 p...

Page 11: ...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 or the manual door locks To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks push down or pull up on the manual lock knob Power Door Locks If available these switches are on the front doors K Press to unlock the doors Q Press to lock the door...

Page 12: ...tch to close To disable the power liftgate function press OFF on the overhead console Liftglass There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass Press the button on the underside of the license plate applique A Press m on the RKE transmitter See Liftgate Manual on page 2 10 or Liftgate Power on page 2 11 Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door In addition each passenger door ha...

Page 13: ...re control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more information Lumbar Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support To increase or decrease lumbar support press and hold the front or rear of the control To raise or lower the height of the support press and hold the top or bottom of the control See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 6 for more information Reclining Seatbacks To recline the sea...

Page 14: ...he ability to save and recall their positions 2 Press and hold 1 until two beeps sound 3 Repeat for a second driver position using 2 To recall press and release 1 or 2 The vehicle must be in P Park A single beep will sound The seat outside mirrors steering column and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver See Memory Features unde...

Page 15: ...row seats the seatbacks can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle For detailed instructions see Third Row Seats on page 3 19 Heated and Ventilated Seats Front Seats On vehicles with heated and cooled front seats the buttons are on the front doors Press to cool the entire seat Press to heat the seatback only z Press to heat the seat and seatback Repeatedly press a...

Page 16: ...how to use safety belts properly Safety Belts on page 3 23 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 26 Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 32 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 64 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system if equipped will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbags seat mounted side impa...

Page 17: ...elect the mirror Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors 1 Press C to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press D to fold the mirrors in to the folded position See Power Mirrors on page 2 17 Interior Mirror Adjust manual rearview mirrors to see clearly behind the vehicle Hold the mirror in the center to adjust it To reduce headlamp glare during night use pull the tab forward Push the...

Page 18: ...e control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer Press the top of the control to move the pedals away See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 29 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened They turn off after all the doors are closed The dome la...

Page 19: ...o the lamp to turn it on or off The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations For more information about interior lamps see Dome Lamps on page 6 6 See Front Reading Lamps in Reading Lamps on page 6 7 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 6 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel O Turns off the automat...

Page 20: ...Controls on page 6 1 Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 6 3 Fog Lamps on page 6 6 Windshield Wiper Washer 8 Single wipe turn to 8 then release Several wipes hold the band on 8 longer 9 Turns the windshield wipers off 6 Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes 6 Slow wipes Fast wipes L Push this paddle to spray washer fluid on the windshield Rear Wiper Window Wiper Wa...

Page 21: ...Temperature Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 For vehicles with a rear air conditioning and heating system see Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio on page 8 7 Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode button is located on the shift lever To enable Range Selection move the column shift lever to the M Manual position The current ...

Page 22: ... 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 on page 9 42 Vehicle Features Radio s Radio with CD DVD and USB Port O Press to turn the system on and off Turn to increase or decrease the volume BAND Press to choose between FM AM or XM if equipped f Select radio stations Seek or scan s...

Page 23: ...io Stations A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM stations For more information see Storing Radio Stations in ...

Page 24: ...input located on the audio faceplate and a USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console External devices such as iPod laptop computers MP3 players CD changers USB storage device etc can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3 5 mm 1 8 in input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 33 for further information Bluetooth For vehicl...

Page 25: ...s if equipped e e Press to increase or decrease volume c x Press to reject an incoming call or to end a call SRCE Press to switch between the radio and CD and for equipped vehicles the DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary Press to seek the next radio station the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device For more information...

Page 26: ... Navigation System manual for more information Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If available this feature will alert you to vehicles located in the vehicle s side blind zone When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror The system is enabled at every vehicle startup It can be disabled through the Driver Information C...

Page 27: ...verse and operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 53 for more information Power Outlets The accessory power outlets ...

Page 28: ...the transmitter See Universal Remote System on page 5 58 Sunroof There are two sunroof switches on the overhead console above the rearview mirror To open or close the sunroof press the open or close sunroof switch A to the first detent position To express open or close the sunroof press the open or close sunroof switch A to the second detent position and release To stop the movement press the swit...

Page 29: ...Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS warning light alerts you 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 the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 23 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected During cooler...

Page 30: ...ine Oil Life System on page 10 11 Fuel E85 85 Ethanol Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E85 See Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 9 65 For all other vehicles use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 63 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage...

Page 31: ...r more information see Roadside Assistance Program U S and Canada on page 13 8 or Roadside Assistance Program Mexico on page 13 10 Roadside Assistance and OnStar U S and Canada If you have a current OnStar subscription press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location to get the h...

Page 32: ...OnStar emergency advisors X Push this button for hands free voice activated calling and to give voice commands for turn by turn navigation Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Turn by Turn Navigation and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles For more information see the O...

Page 33: ...s GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in e g the direction from which the vehicle was hit When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands free calling is used the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located Location information about the vehicle is only available...

Page 34: ... to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red the system may not be functioning properly Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnSta...

Page 35: ... Automatic Door Locks 2 9 Lockout Protection 2 9 Safety Locks 2 9 Doors Liftgate Manual 2 10 Liftgate Power 2 11 Power Assist Steps 2 14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 14 Anti Theft Alarm System 2 14 Immobilizer 2 15 Immobilizer Operation 2 16 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 17 Power Mirrors 2 17 Heated Mirrors 2 18 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 18 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 19 Automat...

Page 36: ... caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key is used for the ignition and all door locks The key has a bar coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys Store this information in a safe place not in the vehicle See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If the keys get locked in the veh...

Page 37: ...ection If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m 195 ft away from the vehicle There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 3 With Remote Start and Li...

Page 38: ...Anti Theft Alarm System on page 2 14 m Liftglass Press and hold to unlock the liftglass Power Liftgate Press and hold to open and close the liftgate The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening and closing L Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate the vehicle The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold L for more tha...

Page 39: ...head screwdriver Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter Do not insert the tool too far Stop as soon as resistance is felt Twist the tool until the transmitter is separated 2 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Insert the new battery positive side facing down Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery 4 Snap the transmitter back to...

Page 40: ... of operation However the range may be less while the vehicle is running There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter see Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 3 for additional information Remote Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start To start the vehicle using the remote start feature 1 Aim the transmitter at the vehicle 2 P...

Page 41: ...es The additional 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start Once two remote starts or a single remote start with one time extension has been done the vehicle must be started with the key After the key is removed from the ignition the vehicle can be remote started again The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition the hood is not closed or if there is an emission...

Page 42: ...ays lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening 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 or manual door locks To lock or ...

Page 43: ...ng Lockout Protection If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock Saf...

Page 44: ... Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way If your vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust on page 9 38 To unlock the liftgate use the power door lock switch or press K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operat...

Page 45: ...WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windo...

Page 46: ...hpad on the outside liftgate handle Pressing the buttons or touchpad switch a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction l The liftgate can also be closed by pressing this button next to the liftgate latch Press the button a second time during liftgate operation to reverse that operation The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or under low bat...

Page 47: ...ed manually Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation press the switch on the overhead console to the OFF position With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked the liftgate can be manually opened and closed To open the liftgate press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the l...

Page 48: ... Your vehicle has a content theft deterrent alarm system This is the security light To arm the theft deterrent system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the power door lock switch The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming If a door is open when the doors are locked the security light will flash If the delayed locking fea...

Page 49: ...nt press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm To test the alarm 1 From inside the vehicle lower the driver window and open the driver door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open or with th...

Page 50: ...e theft deterrent system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 43 If the engine still does not start with the other key the vehicle needs service If the vehicle does start the first key may be faulty See your dealer...

Page 51: ...to have a new key made Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before chang...

Page 52: ...ion Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 for more information Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If your veh...

Page 53: ... vehicle behind you The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start O On Off Press to turn the dimming feature on or off The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera RVC See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 9 58 for more information If the vehicle has RVC the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available Vehicles...

Page 54: ...ormance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons Children or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make t...

Page 55: ...ndows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch Window Lockout o Window Lockout The window lockout switch is on the driver door This feature prevents the rear passenger windows fr...

Page 56: ...n or close the sunroof press the open or close sunroof switch A to the first detent position To express open or close the sunroof press the open or close sunroof switch A to the second detent position and release To stop the movement press the switch again The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full open position From the comfort stop position press the ...

Page 57: ... must be opened and closed 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 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plugging the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe t...

Page 58: ...Black plate 24 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 2 24 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 59: ...t System Parts After a Crash 3 39 Airbag System Airbag System 3 40 Where Are the Airbags 3 42 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 44 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 45 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 46 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 3 46 Passenger Sensing System 3 48 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 53 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 53 Airbag System Check 3 54 Repla...

Page 60: ...r chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restra...

Page 61: ...that can be adjusted up and down Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks on ...

Page 62: ... seat outside mirrors power steering column and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat outside mirrors power steering column and pedals to stored positions when entering the vehicle To activate unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter T...

Page 63: ... Exit Positions Press to recall the easy exit positions The vehicle must be in P Park If the easy exit feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu automatic driver seat and power steering column movement occur when the ignition key is removed A single beep sounds The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm 3 in and the power steering column moves up and forward To move the seat ...

Page 64: ...ess and hold the top or bottom of the control Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the contr...

Page 65: ...ght Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Heated and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures To reduce the risk of burns people Continued WARNING Continued with such a condition should use care when using the s...

Page 66: ...lected setting three for high two for medium and one for low The heated and cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off To use this feature after restarting the vehicle press the desired button again Rear Seats Heated Rear Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures See the Warning under Heated and V...

Page 67: ...econd Row Seats 60 40 Split Bench Seat If the vehicle has a 60 40 split bench the seat can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat if equipped The seat has either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the...

Page 68: ...d side of the seat to release the seatback The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front seat forward and or put the front seatback in the upright position 3 Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor The seat will tumble forward ...

Page 69: ...ed into place To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat if equipped 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever on the bottom rea...

Page 70: ...cond Row Seat from the Third Row Seat or Outside WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded or folded and tumbled could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat if equipped 1 Make sure that the...

Page 71: ...tched to the floor WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twist...

Page 72: ...cline the seatback 1 Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat 2 Move the seatback to the desired position and 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 WARNING...

Page 73: ...ing a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 2 Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front sea...

Page 74: ... and tumbled could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat if equipped 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the...

Page 75: ...Park for this feature to work WARNING Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat could cause injury to the person sitting there Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat or Outside WARNING Using the third row seating position while the s...

Page 76: ...se button on the panel behind the rear doors The seatback automatically folds flat and the seat tumbles forward There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position 1 Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched ...

Page 77: ...ways unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat 3 Lift the release lever 1 on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side of the seat and the seatback folds forward Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Raise the seatba...

Page 78: ...t near the bottom 5 Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor 6 Tilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place 7 Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the...

Page 79: ... lever 1 and the instructions listed previously under Folding the Seatback The seat cannot be unlatched from the floor unless the seatback is folded 3 Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling the handle at the rear of the seat 3 Removal Only toward the rear of the vehicle 4 Roll the seat out of the vehicle There is a track in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle Installing the T...

Page 80: ...hed to the floor 5 Raise the seatback to the upright position WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 6 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or t...

Page 81: ...n people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5 18 for additional information ...

Page 82: ...nual 2011 3 24 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop ...

Page 83: ...oing until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 84: ...belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and your passenger s can be hurt Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 40 km 25 miles of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 65 km h 40 mph Safety belts are for ev...

Page 85: ...ikely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose...

Page 86: ...arly as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Q What is wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle ...

Page 87: ...elvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What is wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that...

Page 88: ...ured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What is w...

Page 89: ...neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What is wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to s...

Page 90: ...e lap shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free falling latch plates If the vehicle has a third row the lap shoulder belts have either free falling or cinching latch plates Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style Free Falling Latch Plate Cinching Latch Plate The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly ...

Page 91: ...again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system if equipped See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 48 for more information If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle for lap shoulder belts with cinching latch plates tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled 3 Push the latch plate ...

Page 92: ...a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt hei...

Page 93: ... the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s safety belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 3 39 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides If not they are available through your dealer The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for olde...

Page 94: ...he guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the should...

Page 95: ...belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be...

Page 96: ...release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the correct buckle Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is...

Page 97: ...e to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a Continued WARNING Continued crash To help make sure the safety belt system...

Page 98: ...eat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflat...

Page 99: ...tions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young childre...

Page 100: ...tal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door ...

Page 101: ...ow WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use sea...

Page 102: ...rbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object ...

Page 103: ... that the vehicle is about to roll over or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For seat mounted side impact and roof...

Page 104: ...full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ejections But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 44 for more information Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See After an Airb...

Page 105: ...the vehicle such as the fuel system brake and steering systems etc Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformati...

Page 106: ...te start if equipped to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 20 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact ai...

Page 107: ...eat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the rig...

Page 108: ...elt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 19 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator is Lit for a...

Page 109: ...ding upon the child s seating posture and body build It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens use the following steps to allow the system to det...

Page 110: ...e belt go back all the way and start again A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to the Ai...

Page 111: ...ything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change the vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may keep the airbag system from working properly Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel roof ...

Page 112: ...affect my airbag system A If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure U S and Canada on page 13 1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure Mexico on page 13 3 In addition your dealer and the service manual have information about the location...

Page 113: ...ag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving the airbag system may not work properly Have the vehicle serviced right away See A...

Page 114: ...eturn to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips jus...

Page 115: ...Never do this Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then b...

Page 116: ...icle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children w...

Page 117: ... it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go ...

Page 118: ...a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support This is because an infant s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing child restraint settles into ...

Page 119: ...the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint B Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat B provides restraint for the child s body with the harness C Booster Seats A booster seat C is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a c...

Page 120: ... that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child res...

Page 121: ...passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front pass...

Page 122: ...belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and...

Page 123: ...The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments Lower Anchors Lower anchors A are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower ...

Page 124: ...hers require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row 60 40 j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top te...

Page 125: ...s using the same top tether anchor For models with 60 40 second row seating the rear right side passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion For models with second row bucket seats both rear seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion Second Row Seat...

Page 126: ...or located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion that can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say th...

Page 127: ...tions in this manual WARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor WARNING Children can be seri...

Page 128: ...hild restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top t...

Page 129: ...e position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether around the inboard or outboar...

Page 130: ...o help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Chil...

Page 131: ...e instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 63 The vehicle s lap shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free falling latch plates If the vehicle has a thir...

Page 132: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 For passenger seating positions with a lap shoulder belt and a free falling latch plate pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When installing a child restraint using a lap shoulder belt and a cinching latch plate ski...

Page 133: ...t locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 64 for more information 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path a...

Page 134: ...ff the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 48 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 20 for more information including important safety information A label on the sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys WARNING A child ...

Page 135: ... to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 64 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the...

Page 136: ...r belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful t...

Page 137: ...talled there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 20 If a child restraint h...

Page 138: ...Black plate 80 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 3 80 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES ...

Page 139: ...e area above the CD changer open by pressing the bottom edge of the cover Glove Box Lift up the glove box handle to open it Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box Cupholders Cupholders may be located in the front and rear of the console or in the fold down armrest Cupholders may also be located in the second and third row seat armrest areas Press the door latch button to open the front cupho...

Page 140: ...y stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver Someone could be injured If the cover is removed always store it in the proper storage location When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached To use the cargo cover if equipped 1 Pull the cover handle toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Latch the cover posts into the retaining sockets on t...

Page 141: ...wns If the vehicle has cargo tie downs located in the rear cargo area these can be used to strap cargo down and keep it from moving inside the vehicle Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the rear to store small loads as far forward as possible The net should not be used to store heavy loads Roof Rack System WARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wide...

Page 142: ...els If needed cut a piece of 1 cm 3 8 in plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load If plywood is used tie it to the siderail supports Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding To move the crossrails pull out on the latch release handle at each end Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing th...

Page 143: ... 5 20 Charging System Light 5 21 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 22 Brake System Warning Light 5 24 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 25 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 26 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 26 Tire Pressure Light 5 27 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 28 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 28 Security Light 5 29 High Beam on Light 5 29 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 29 Cruise Control Light 5 29 Information Displays...

Page 144: ...ing 5 58 Universal Remote System Operation 5 63 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down To set the memory position see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 49 Steering Wheel Controls If equipped some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel w c x Nex...

Page 145: ...nd hold w or press to play the highlighted track Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device Vehicles without a Navigation System 1 Press and hold w or c x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display 2 Press and hold c x to go back to the previous folder list 3 Press and release w or c x to scroll up or down the list To select a folder press and ...

Page 146: ...E Source Voice Recognition Press to switch between the radio and CD and for equipped vehicles the DVD front auxiliary and rear auxiliary For vehicles with the navigation system press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition See Voice Recognition in the Navigation System manual for more information Seek Press to go to the next radio station while in AM FM or XM ...

Page 147: ... 8 longer 9 Off Turns the windshield wipers off 6 Adjustable Interval Wipes Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes 6 Low Speed Slow wipes High Speed Fast wipes Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged wiper blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 36 Heavy s...

Page 148: ...ss and hold the button The rear window wiper washer will not operate if the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar If the liftgate or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on the wiper returns to the parked position and stops Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC Compass Zone The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory Your dealer will set the ...

Page 149: ...tem until CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays 2 Find the vehicle s current location and variance zone number on the map Zones 1 through 15 are available 3 Press the set reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone 4 Press the trip fuel button until the vehicle heading for example N for North is displayed in the DIC Or if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons press and hold the ...

Page 150: ...urn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass To calibrate the compass use the following procedure Compass Calibration Procedure 1 Before calibrating the compass make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located See Compass Variance Zone Procedure earlier in this section Do not operate any switches such as window sunroof climate controls or seats during the cali...

Page 151: ...erclockwise To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month day year to day month year 1 Press the H button and then the softkey located below the forward arrow tab 12H 24H the date MM DD month and day and DD MM day and month displays 2 Press the softkey located below the desired option 3 Press the H button again to apply the desired opti...

Page 152: ...ad adapter or vehicle fuses If a problem is experienced see your dealer When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Do not use equipment exceeding the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 86 Notice Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehic...

Page 153: ... as microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps etc Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some wa...

Page 154: ...Black plate 12 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 5 12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 155: ... one is set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer Holding the reset button for approximately one second while...

Page 156: ...ow the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear See Fuel System Messages on page 5 43 Here are some situations customers experience with the fuel gauge None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the fuel tan...

Page 157: ...ds per square inch when the engine is running Oil pressure can vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will appear in the Driver Information Center See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 42 and Engine Oil on page 1...

Page 158: ...ure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil For vehicles with a Hybrid see the Hybrid Supplement for more in...

Page 159: ... the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Voltmeter Gauge When the engine is not running but the ignition is on this gauge shows the battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gauge shows the condition of the charging system The gauge can transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading This is normal Readings between the low an...

Page 160: ...nds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt unless the driver safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light flashes for several seconds then comes on solid for several more This chime and light sequence are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion If the driver safety belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on Passe...

Page 161: ...em check includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 3 40 The airbag readiness light comes on solid for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on afte...

Page 162: ...ill light ON and OFF or the symbols for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start if equipped to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag If the word ON o...

Page 163: ... as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer The light should go out once the engine starts If it stays on or comes on while driving there could be a problem with the charging system A charging system message in the Driver Information Center DIC can also appear See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 39 for more information This light could ...

Page 164: ...is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on after a while the emission controls might not work as well the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costl...

Page 165: ...installed See Filling the Tank on page 9 66 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Make sure the electrical system is not wet The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep pud...

Page 166: ...gnosed by the system This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving This can take several days of routine driving If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Brake System Warning Light With ...

Page 167: ... road and stop carefully The pedal might be harder to push or might go closer to the floor It can take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing the Vehicle on page 10 96 If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System ABS this light comes on bri...

Page 168: ...ore information Tow Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the Tow Haul Mode feature this light comes on when the Tow Haul Mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 9 42 StabiliTrak Indicator Light For vehicles with the StabiliTrak system this light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working no...

Page 169: ...he Tire Pressure Monitor System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A tire pressure message can accompany the light See Tire Messages on page 5 47 for more information Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label See Tire Pressure on page 10 58 for more infor...

Page 170: ...not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information Low Fuel Warning Light This light under t...

Page 171: ...igh beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 6 3 for more information Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use The lights go out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 6 6 for more information Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set The light goes out when the cruise...

Page 172: ...ns located on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons the trip odometer reset stem can be used to access some of the menu items The DIC displays trip fuel and vehicle system information and warning messages if a system problem is detected The DIC also allows some features to be customized See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 49 for more information...

Page 173: ...also display the odometer To switch between English and metric measurements see Units later in this section Trip Odometer Press the trip fuel button until TRIP displays This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the last reset for the trip odometer Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometer The trip odometer can be rese...

Page 174: ...ions produce different fuel economies Generally freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving Fuel range cannot be reset Average Economy Press the trip fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time...

Page 175: ...l display on the right side of the DIC while INST ECON displays on the left side Active Fuel Management allows the engine to operate on either four or eight cylinders depending on your driving demands When Active Fuel Management is active V4 will display on the DIC When Active Fuel Management is inactive V8 will display See Active Fuel Management on page 9 37 for more information Blank Display Thi...

Page 176: ...off the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off See Object Detection System Messages on page 5 44 and Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 9 55 for more information Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays This display allows you to select between metric or English units of measurement Once in this display...

Page 177: ...n page 9 77 for more information Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ENGINE HOURS displays This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone See Compass on page 5 6 for more information Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass See Compass on page 5 6 for more informa...

Page 178: ...u to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear To select a language 1 Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays 2 While in the ODOMETER display press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for 3 seconds until the currently set language displays 3 Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to scroll through all of the available languages The available se...

Page 179: ... and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers km or miles mi driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving Once the vehicle begins moving the trip odometer will accumulate mileage For example if the vehicle was driven 8 km 5 miles before it is started again and then the retro active reset feature i...

Page 180: ... is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 42 You should change the oil as soon as you can See Engine Oil on page 10 8 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for m...

Page 181: ...d the battery continues to discharge the climate controls heated seats and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start These systems will function again after the vehicle is started SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system Under certain conditions the charging system light may also turn on...

Page 182: ...ur vehicle or the trailer needs service See your dealer See Integrated Trailer Brake Control System under Towing Equipment on page 9 77 for more information Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstructions and close the door again...

Page 183: ...when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 16 To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off When the coolant temperature returns to normal the air conditioning compressor turns back on You can continue to drive your vehicle If this message continues to appear have the sy...

Page 184: ... See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 11 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 10 8 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for more information ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 16...

Page 185: ... displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low Refuel as soon as possible See Fuel Gauge on page 5 14 and Fuel on page 9 63 for more information TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 22 Reinstall the fuel cap fully See Filling the ...

Page 186: ...e Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 53 for more information See your dealer for service SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system and this message displays both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system If these displays remain on after continued driving the system needs service See your dealer See Side Bl...

Page 187: ... message displays when the Autoride suspension system is not operating properly Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message displays the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer for service See StabiliTra...

Page 188: ...ff as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak this message displays when the Traction Control System TCS is turned off Adjust your driving accordingly See StabiliTrak System on page 9 46 for more information Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the ai...

Page 189: ...ire Rotation on page 10 65 Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 60 and Tire Pressure on page 10 58 for more information TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires needs to be checked This message also displays LEFT FRT left front RIGHT FRT right front LEFT RR left rear or RIGHT RR ...

Page 190: ...a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stopped this message clears itself after a short time If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving this message stays on until the ignition is turned off There is a short in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes...

Page 191: ...ormation Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available wil...

Page 192: ... will appear in English FRANCAIS All messages will appear in French ESPANOL All messages will appear in Spanish NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC You can also change the language by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Language under DIC Operation and...

Page 193: ...ehicle is shifted into P Park NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter You will not receive feedback wh...

Page 194: ...e unlock button on the RKE transmitter NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle s doors and liftgate will be delayed When locking the doors and liftgate with the power doo...

Page 195: ...nt setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the...

Page 196: ...e is shifted into R Reverse See Power Mirrors on page 2 17 for more information Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings OFF default Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R...

Page 197: ... position unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EASY EXIT SETUP If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select which areas will recall with the automatic easy exit seat feature It also...

Page 198: ...tle and brake pedal feature the pedals will also automatically move NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to turn the remote start off or on The remote start feature allows you to start the engine fro...

Page 199: ... to their factory default settings To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display Press the set reset button once to exit the menu If you do not exit pressing the customizat...

Page 200: ...ufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed ...

Page 201: ...ually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit and may be a colored button Press this button After pressing this button complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds 3 Immediately return to the vehicle Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the select...

Page 202: ...ire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor If there is a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above the garage door opener...

Page 203: ...A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or Off A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle 0 or Neutral 2 Write down the 8 to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows When a switch is in the up position write Left When a switch is in the down position write Right If a switch is set between the up and dow...

Page 204: ...n C in the vehicle If you wrote Middle press the middle button B in the vehicle 5 After entering all of the switch positions once again firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time The indicator lights will turn on 6 Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink Thi...

Page 205: ...ttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Universal Home Remote device 1 Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights located directly above the buttons begin to blink rapidly 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release both buttons The codes ...

Page 206: ...Black plate 64 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 5 64 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES ...

Page 207: ...6 5 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 5 Fog Lamps 6 6 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 6 Dome Lamps 6 6 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 7 Exit Lighting 6 7 Battery Load Management 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel It cont...

Page 208: ...ment Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps 2 Headlamps Turns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off t...

Page 209: ...ard you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the high beam headlamps will turn on They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of...

Page 210: ... is on The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or heavy overcast weather This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp syst...

Page 211: ... instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times It will flash six times if tow haul mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than on...

Page 212: ...laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control D Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next to the exterior lamps control Push the knob to extend out and then it can be turned Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrumen...

Page 213: ...cated next to each lamp The lamps can be adjusted to a desired direction The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations To turn the lamps on or off press the button located next to the lamp These lamps are fixed and cannot be adjusted Lighting Features Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature When the doors are opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome override ...

Page 214: ...al load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engi...

Page 215: ... CD Player 7 14 CD DVD Player 7 21 Auxiliary Devices 7 33 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 7 38 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 48 Phone Bluetooth 7 49 Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system s features WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others Do not give...

Page 216: ...brations exhaust system microphones radio or speakers are modified or replaced This could result in more noticeable engine noise at certain speeds Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telepho...

Page 217: ...heft Deterrent Feature TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle Operation Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with USB and CD MP3 similar ...

Page 218: ...he Speakers Balance Fade Vehicles with a USB CD and DVD radio may have a Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system See Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 7 38 for more information on the vehicle s RSE system The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks o...

Page 219: ...there might be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot To activate 1 Set the radio volume to the desired level 2 Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu 3 Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM tab on the radio display 4 Press the softkey under the ON tab The display times out after approximately 10 seconds For additional information on AudioPilot please visit www bose com audiopilot ...

Page 220: ... system the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK Digital Signal Processing DSP Press the EQ button to change the DSP settings only available on Bose systems DSP settings provide a choice of different listening experiences The following DSP settings are available Normal Select this setting to adjust the audio for normal mode This provides the best sound quality for all seating positions Driver Sel...

Page 221: ...FWD or s REV button To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position press the f knob for more than 2 seconds If the Rear Seat Audio RSA is turned on the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers Radio Messages Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory If Calibration Error displays it means that the radio has not been config...

Page 222: ...e of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line When information is not available NO INFO displays Finding a Station BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped f Tune Turn to manually select radio stations SEEK Press to seek the previous radio station Press and hold for a few seconds until a beep sounds to scan for radio stations in descending order press the SEEK but...

Page 223: ...can contain any combination of AM FM or XM if equipped stations Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite To store a station as a favorite 1 Tune to a radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station will be stored 3 Press and hold one of the 6 softkeys until a beep sounds 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to store additional radio stations The number of favorites pages can be setup...

Page 224: ...m line When information is not available NO INFO displays Finding a Channel BAND Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped f Tune Turn to manually select an XM channel SEEK Press to go to the previous XM channel SEEK Press to go to the next XM channel s REV Press to go to the previous XM category FWD Press to go to the next XM category FAV Favorites Press to select different favorites pages ...

Page 225: ...ure Up to 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the FAV button Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites each having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM if equipped stations Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite To store a statio...

Page 226: ...r that preset button No Artist Info No artist information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No CAT Info No category information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Information No text or informational message...

Page 227: ... then reduce these levels during the night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km 10 to 40 miles Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tal...

Page 228: ...Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Any damage caused to the antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the warranty Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for...

Page 229: ...d the outer edge If the surface of a CD is soiled clean it with a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Inserting a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing Ejecting a CD Z EJECT Press and release to eject...

Page 230: ...ress to go to the previous track if less than ten seconds on the CD have played Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through the tracks on the CD SEEK Press to go to the next track Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD s REV Fast Reverse Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track FWD Fast Forward ...

Page 231: ...e does not contain folders Files accessed from the root directory of a CD display as F1 ROOT Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped and the player advances to the next folder that contains files Order of Play Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order Playlists Px Files stored in the root directory Files stored in folders in the root directory Tracks are played ...

Page 232: ... be supported by the radio with a USB port Playlists can be changed by using the softkeys below the S c and c T tabs the f knob the SEEK button or the SEEK button An MP3 CD R or CD RW that has been recorded without using file folders can be played If a CD R or CD RW contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 15 playlists and 512 folders and files the player allows access and navigates up to the ...

Page 233: ...tioned under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays 2 Press the softkey again to turn off random play h Music Navigator Press the softkey below the h tab to have the files played in order by artist or album The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the number of files on the disc The radio m...

Page 234: ...ic navigator mode press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback CD Player Messages CHECK DISC If this message displays and or the CD ejects it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play The road is very rough When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down ...

Page 235: ... free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error displays see CD Messages later in this section Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD R or CD RW the sound quality can be reduced due to CD R or CD RW quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R or CD RW has been handled Handle them carefully Store CD Rs or CD RWs in their original case...

Page 236: ...ce through the vehicle speakers See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary Devices on page 7 33 or Audio Video A V Jacks under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 7 38 for more information In some vehicles depending on audio options the rear speakers can be muted when the RSA power is turned on See Rear Seat Audio RSA System on page 7 48 for more information Inserting a Disc Insert a d...

Page 237: ...e upper slot is the DVD deck and the lower slot is the CD deck of the radio are compatible with most audio CDs CD Rs CD RWs and MP3s When a CD is inserted the text tab DVD or CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm 3 in single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CD...

Page 238: ...n the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line When information is not available NO INFO displays f Tune Turn to select tracks on the disc that is currently playing SEEK Press to go to the start of the current track if more than five seconds on the CD have played Press to go to the previous track if less than five seconds on the CD have played Press and hold or pr...

Page 239: ...udio and MP3 WMA files CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD player supports Up to 255 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 15 playlists Up to 40 sessions Playlists with an m3u or wpl extension Files with an mp3 wma or cda file extension The CD player supports Up to 512 files and folders Up to 8 folders in depth Playlists with an m3u or wpl extension Files with an mp3 wma or ...

Page 240: ...d in the following order Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder When the last track of the last f...

Page 241: ...n five seconds have played to continue moving backward through tracks SEEK Press to go to the next track Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks s REV Reverse Press and hold to reverse playback quickly FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly S c Previous Folder Press the softkey below the S c tab to go to the first track in the previous ...

Page 242: ... begins playing MP3 files from that album To exit music navigator mode press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback Using the DVD Player The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control the RSA system or by the buttons on the radio faceplate See Remote Control under Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System on page 7 38 and Rear Seat Audio RSA System on page ...

Page 243: ... Devices on page 7 33 for more information If a portable audio player is not connected No Aux Input Device displays If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and does not indicate No Aux Input Device If a front auxiliary device is connected the DVD CD AUX button cycles through all available options such as DVD slot CD slot front auxiliar...

Page 244: ... or DVD at five times the normal speed To stop fast forwarding press again This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Using Softkeys to Play a DVD V Video Once a DVD V is inserted the radio display menu shows several tab options for playback Press the softkey located under any tab option during DVD V playback r j Play Pause Press either the Play or...

Page 245: ...ower button Using Softkeys to Play a DVD A Audio Once a DVD A is inserted the radio display menu shows several tab options for playback Press the softkey located under any tab option during DVD A playback r j Play Pause Press either the play or pause icon displayed on the radio to toggle between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD If the forward arrow is showing on the display the system is in...

Page 246: ...g of the disc CD DVD Player Messages Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Error This message displays if the disc is not from a correct region No Disc Inserted This message displays if no disc is present when the Z or DVD CD AUX button is pressed on the radio Optical Error This message displays if th...

Page 247: ...om the device over the vehicle speakers For optimal sound quality increase the portable audio device s volume to the loudest level It is always best to power the portable audio device through its own battery while playing O Power Volume Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player Additional volume adjustments might have to be made from the portable ...

Page 248: ...port The USB connector is located in the center console and uses the USB 2 0 standard USB Supported Devices USB Flash Drives Portable USB Hard Drives Fifth generation or later iPod iPod nanos iPod touch iPod classic Not all iPods and USB Drives are compatible with the USB port Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple for proper operation iPod firmware can be updated using the latest i...

Page 249: ...battery If you have an older iPod model that is not supported it can still be used by connecting it to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a standard 3 5 mm 1 8 in stereo cable See Using the Auxiliary Input Jack earlier for more information Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song inf...

Page 250: ...SB storage device c Folder View Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive To browse and select files 1 Press the softkey below c 2 Turn f to scroll through the list of folders 3 Press f to select the desired folder If there is more then one folder repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached 4 Turn f to scroll through the files in the selecte...

Page 251: ...oftkey below or to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track Repeat All Press the softkey below to repeat all tracks The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected Repeat Track Press the softkey below to repeat one track The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle P...

Page 252: ...n the operating range The operating range for the RSE system is above 20 C 4 F or below 60 C 140 F If the temperature of the vehicle is outside this range heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range of the RSE system Parental Control The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature depending on which radio the vehicle has To start Parental Control press and hold ...

Page 253: ...d on the headphones comes on If the light comes on but there is intermittent sound and or static on the headphones or if the indicator light does not come on the batteries might need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the overhead console The headphones shut ...

Page 254: ...t zero 0 or contact your dealer Battery Replacement To change the batteries on the headphones 1 Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones Slide the battery door open 2 Replace the two batteries in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery door and tighten th...

Page 255: ... the Auxiliary Input Jack under Auxiliary Devices on page 7 33 for more information about changing the source How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode normal full and zoom screen brightness and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu To change any feature 1 Press the z display menu button on the remote control 2 Use the remote control n q p o nav...

Page 256: ...ng and the screen is raised to its locked position the screen remains on This is normal and the DVD continues to play through the previous audio source Use the remote control power button or eject the disc to turn off the screen The overhead console contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receivers for the remote control They are located at the rear of the c...

Page 257: ...nation Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on The backlight automatically times out after 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on v Title Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD This function could vary for each disc y Main Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the navigati...

Page 258: ...ck This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews r Fast Reverse Press this button to quickly reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing a DVD video press the play pause button To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD release the fast reverse button This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews Fast For...

Page 259: ...hile a DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection Clear Press this button within three seconds after entering a numeric selection to clear all numerical inputs 10 Double Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine ...

Page 260: ...y input connections at both devices The remote control does not work Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly After stopping the player and pushing Play sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning If the stop button was pressed one time t...

Page 261: ...adio that is in the vehicle The video screen can display one of the following Disc Load Eject Error This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems Disc Format Error This message displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up or if the disc is damaged Disc Region Error This message displays if the disc is not from a correct region No Disc Inserted This message ...

Page 262: ...on the other system if they are both sourced to the radio The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off The front audio system will display the headphone icon when the RSA is on and will disappear from the display when it is off Audio can be heard through wired headphones not included plugged into the jacks on the RSA If the vehicle has this feature audio can also be heard on Channel 2...

Page 263: ...sor left or right on the menu PROG Program Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing press this button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio This function is inactive with some radios if the front seat pass...

Page 264: ...ls To prevent missed calls a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2 for more information b g Push To Talk Press to answer incoming calls confirm system information and start speech recognition c x Phone On Hook Press to end a...

Page 265: ...named Your Vehicle in the list on the cell phone Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN that was provided in Step 3 After the PIN is successfully entered the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle See Listing All Paired and Connected Phones later in this section for m...

Page 266: ...f equipped The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers Store This command will store a phone number or a group of numbers as a name tag Digit Store This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time Delete This command is used to delete individual name tags Delete All Name Tags This command deletes all stored name tags in the Ha...

Page 267: ... equipped To delete all name tags 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Delete all name tags Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags Using the List Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Directory 3 Say Hands Free Calling 4 Say List Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands Dial or Call The dial or call command can be u...

Page 268: ...ard followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the Re dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 After the tone say Re dial Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received the audio system mutes and a ring tone ...

Page 269: ...g and then say Mute call To cancel mute press b g and then say Un mute call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON RUN Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth S...

Page 270: ...bers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial 3 Say the number or name tag to send Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system ...

Page 271: ... Audio 8 7 Air Vents Air Vents 8 8 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system The vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section A Fan Control B AUTO C Defrost D Recirculation E REAR F Air Delivery Mode Control G Driver Temperature Control H Display I Power B...

Page 272: ...ng through the system on the driver or passenger side of the vehicle The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off This is possible since outside air always flows through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode See Recirculation later in this section Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature The driver side or p...

Page 273: ...river or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If a temperature setting of 15 C 60 F is chosen the system remains at the maximum cooling setting If a temperature setting of 32 C 90 F is chosen the system remains at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster Do not to cover the solar sensor lo...

Page 274: ...the outside temperature is close to freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode 0 Defrost This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents with some directed to the floor vents In this mode the system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle and runs the air conditioning compressor unless...

Page 275: ...mode is activated While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning off the ignition REAR For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls Press to turn the rear climate control system on or off See Rear Climate Co...

Page 276: ... of the air inside the vehicle There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setti...

Page 277: ...AR Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to turn the rear climate control system on or off An indicator comes on when the rear system is on The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button To turn the system on from the rear seats press any rear climate control button except the C button Mimic Mode This mode matches the rear climate co...

Page 278: ...tomatic control Temperature Control Press these buttons to adjust the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area Press the button for warmer air and press the button for cooler air N Air Delivery Mode Control Press the mode button to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display Multiple presses will cycle t...

Page 279: ...9 30 Starting the Engine 9 32 Engine Heater 9 34 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 35 Shifting Into Park 9 35 Shifting Out of Park 9 36 Parking Over Things That Burn 9 37 Active Fuel Management 9 37 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 38 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 38 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 39 Manual Mode 9 42 Tow Haul Mode 9 42 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 44 Brakes An...

Page 280: ...See Safety Belts on page 3 23 WARNING Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready In addition Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you Focus on the task of driving Continued WARNING Continued Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or...

Page 281: ... and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s cha...

Page 282: ...d the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates...

Page 283: ...s out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you These problems can be avoided by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 9 4 It i...

Page 284: ...h friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always pos...

Page 285: ...ad use than conventional passenger vehicles The vehicle does not have features usually thought to be necessary for extended or severe off road use such as special underbody shielding and transfer case low gear range The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds especially on roug...

Page 286: ...from underneath the front fascia To remove the air dam 1 Remove the 2 outboard air dam bolts 2 With a flat blade tool disengage the snaps 3 After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged push forward on the air dam until it is free Notice Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine Always be sure t...

Page 287: ... Tires on page 10 51 Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns We recognize these concerns and urge every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recreational driving and obey a...

Page 288: ...xpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds Use your arms hands feet and body to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed At higher speeds You approach things faster and have less time to react There is less time to scan the terrain ...

Page 289: ... When driving over bumps rocks or other obstacles the wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking Off roading requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways Ther...

Page 290: ... turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path such as boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the ef...

Page 291: ... is still running shift the transmission to R Reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in R Reverse If the engine has stopped running you need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to P Park and restart the engine Then shift to R Reverse release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill as straight as poss...

Page 292: ...down a hill safely try to keep the vehicle headed straight down Use a low gear so engine drag can help the brakes so they do not have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping the vehicle under control at all times WARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending ...

Page 293: ...might not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over ...

Page 294: ... as quick turning is more difficult and braking distances are longer It is best to use a low gear when in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud keep the vehicle moving so it does not get stuck When driving on sand wheel traction changes On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This affects steering accelerating and bra...

Page 295: ...r is not too deep drive slowly through it At faster speeds water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water If the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When going through water remember that when the brakes get wet it might take longer to stop See Driving on Wet Roads on page 9 18 After Off Roa...

Page 296: ...s you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When the vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with th...

Page 297: ... hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope WARNING Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well Continued WARNING Conti...

Page 298: ...icle stability during hard stops on slippery roads but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice Tu...

Page 299: ...w can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO Carbon Monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm but be careful To save fuel ru...

Page 300: ...re Chains on page 10 74 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction or stability system Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible To prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal w...

Page 301: ...eight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or eit...

Page 302: ...ires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 51 and Tire Pressure on page 10 58 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Certification Tire Label later in th...

Page 303: ... loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle SeeTrailer Towing on page 9 74 for important information o...

Page 304: ...go Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs B Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs C Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never e...

Page 305: ...r front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weig...

Page 306: ...ed Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle...

Page 307: ...e gradually increased Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal On vehicles with this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals No adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in R Reverse or while using cruise control The control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system Press the bottom of the control to move th...

Page 308: ...mission The key can be removed in LOCK OFF Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags In an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to neutral This can be done...

Page 309: ...ine is off Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed C ON RUN This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights The switch stays in this position when the engine is running The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles If you leave the key in the ACC ACCESS...

Page 310: ... key The idle speed will go down as the engine warms Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components If the ignition key is turned to the START position and then released ...

Page 311: ...ather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down When the engine starts let go of the key and accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again...

Page 312: ...with a clip Carefully remove the wire tie which secures the electrical cord Do not cut the electrical cord 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong...

Page 313: ...o Park WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling a trailer see Driving ...

Page 314: ...smission It might be difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park on page 9 35 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park before releasing the parking brake If torque lock does occur you might need...

Page 315: ...aust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Active Fuel Management Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders depending on the driving conditions When less power is required such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed the system will oper...

Page 316: ...damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle Whi...

Page 317: ...Shifting Into Park on page 9 35 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 70 Automatic Transmission If the vehicle is a Hybrid see the Hybrid supplement for more information The vehicle has a Hydra Matic 6L80 automatic transmission and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster The electronic shift position ...

Page 318: ... is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging the transmission see If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9 22 N Neutral In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart the engine when th...

Page 319: ... vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid u...

Page 320: ...hifted by the vehicle but 6 Sixth cannot be used until the plus minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle and engine speed while driving down a hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears Grade Braking is not available when the Range Selection Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 4...

Page 321: ...he braking system and increases control of the vehicle Grade Braking monitors vehicle speed acceleration engine torque and brake pedal usage Using this information it detects when the vehicle is on a downhill grade and the driver desires to slow the vehicle by pressing the brake Also see Towing Equipment on page 9 77 for more information Cruise Grade Braking Cruise Grade Braking assists when drivi...

Page 322: ... vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 25 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brake...

Page 323: ...mergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake Set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down then pushing down the parking brake pedal If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 24 Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage ...

Page 324: ...that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle s brakes to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the intended path When the vehic...

Page 325: ...biliTrak press and hold the button for five seconds Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if they are not automatically shut off for any other reason When the traction control system TCS or StabiliTrak system is turned off the StabiliTrak light and the appropriate TCS off or StabiliTrak off message will be displayed on the DIC to warn th...

Page 326: ...ine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely This can cause the brake traction control to activate constantly Notice If the wheel s of one axle is allowed to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS brake warning lights and any relevant DIC messages are displayed the transfer case could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Reduc...

Page 327: ...l provide additional control of the shock absorbers This additional control results in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer See Tow Haul Mode under Trailer Towing on page 9 74 for more information Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available on light duty vehicles and comes as a part of the Continuous Damping Co...

Page 328: ...ow about 40 km h 25 mph When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off This vehicle has a Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic transmission see Grade Braking and Cruise Grade Braking Allison Transmission under Tow Haul Mode on page 9 42 for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection Mode tow haul and grade braking systems This vehicle has StabiliTrak and when the sy...

Page 329: ...uise control has been set to the desired speed 1 Press I 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press the SET button located on the steering wheel and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle speed reaches a...

Page 330: ...slow down to the previous set cruise speed Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down When the brak...

Page 331: ...ildren pedestrians bicyclists or pets If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing up While backing be sure to look for objects and check the vehicle s mirrors How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse A single tone sounds to indicat...

Page 332: ...SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message can occur under the following conditions The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care on page 10 100 The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can...

Page 333: ...e over your shoulder and use the turn signal before changing lanes When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone amber SBZA displays light up in the side mirrors This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change always check the SBZA display check the outside and rearview mirrors look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards and use the turn signal SBZA...

Page 334: ...e information If the SBZA is disabled by the driver the SBZA mirror displays will not light up during normal driving When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and will increase in wet conditions The system does not need to be serviced due to an occasional missed alert The number of missed alerts will increase with increased rainfal...

Page 335: ...e is passing through an open field of view area such as the desert where there is insufficient data for operation The sensor may be blocked by mud dirt snow ice slush or even heavy rainstorms This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray The vehicle does not need service For cleaning see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care on page 10 100 SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SY...

Page 336: ...roper care before backing up you could hit a vehicle child pedestrian bicyclist or pet resulting in vehicle damage injury or death Even though the vehicle has the RVC system always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the are...

Page 337: ...iver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen Once the driver shifts out of R Reverse the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed after a delay Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off To turn the rear vision camera system on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the MENU button to enter the configure men...

Page 338: ... buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear vision camera The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist URPA system must not be disabled to use the caution symbols If URPA has been disabled and the symbols have been turned on the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable...

Page 339: ...tion The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate The camera uses a special lens The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance The area displayed by the camera is limited The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle ...

Page 340: ...mera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal or no video signal present during the reverse cycle A fast flash may indicate that the display has been on for the maximum allowable time during a reverse cycle or t...

Page 341: ...se either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E85 See Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 9 65 For all other vehicles use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 63 Recommended Fuel Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but the vehicle s accele...

Page 342: ...sed repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty To check the fuel av...

Page 343: ...hat are not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction i...

Page 344: ...refueling for at least 11 km seven miles to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration E85 has less energy per liter gallon than gasoline so you will need to refill the fuel tank more often when using E85 than when you are using gasoline See Filling the Tank on page 9 66 Notice Some additives are not compatible with E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle s fuel system Do not add ...

Page 345: ... in it if the cap is released too soon it will spring back to the right While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly a...

Page 346: ...ate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 22 If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice If a ...

Page 347: ... Continued WARNING Continued Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle Contact your dealer or trailering dea...

Page 348: ...en during the first 800 km 500 miles that a trailer is towed do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone...

Page 349: ...e open road Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirrors If the trailer has electric brakes start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work During the trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Follo...

Page 350: ...o a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might get hot and no longer work well Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions The tow haul mode may be used if the transmission shifts too often See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 5 26...

Page 351: ...akes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 Release the brake pedal Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Shift into a gear 4 Release the parking brake 5 Let up on the brake pedal 6 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 7 Stop and have someone pick up and store t...

Page 352: ...he trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly The following information has many time tested im...

Page 353: ...rsions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistance Offices U S and Canada on page 13 5 or Customer Assistance Offices Mexico on page 13 5 for more information Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the ve...

Page 354: ...ter in this section for more information After loading the trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the driver door or see Veh...

Page 355: ...bout sway controls or refer to the trailer manufacturer s recommendations and instructions Weight Distributing Hitch Adjustment A Body to Ground Distance B Front of Vehicle When using a weight distributing hitch the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance A is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle and adjusting the hitch Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicl...

Page 356: ...ven wire trailer towing harness This harness with a seven pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are inst...

Page 357: ...stalled the ITBC must be disconnected Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time Tow Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow haul mode This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow haul mode is on Tow Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a larg...

Page 358: ...e amount of brake pressure being applied by the vehicle s brake system This available power output to the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake anti lock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s anti lock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer ...

Page 359: ...he following The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes All applicable local and federal laws and regulations are followed All electrical and mechanical connections to the trailer are made correctly The trailer s brakes are in proper working condition The trailer and vehicle are properly loaded for the towing condition The ITBC system is a factory installed i...

Page 360: ...s will then cause the Trailer Gain setting to change Activating the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever Connecting a trailer equipped with electric trailer brakes All DIC warning and service messages must first be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button if equipped before the Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed and Trailer Gain can b...

Page 361: ...his lever is used in the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure to properly adjust the power output to the trailer brakes Sliding the lever to the left will apply only the trailer brakes The power output to the trailer is indicated in the Trailer Brake Display Page in the DIC If the vehicle s service brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever the trailer output power will be th...

Page 362: ...ler without electric brakes will not clear the six dashed lines 4 Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the gain adjustment buttons on the Trailer Brake Control Panel 5 Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at about 32 to 40 km h 20 to 25 mph and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever Adjusting trailer ga...

Page 363: ... turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re connected If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving this message will continue until the ignition is turned off This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re connected 2 There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brak...

Page 364: ... either the vehicle or trailer needs service An authorized GM dealer may be able to diagnose and repair problems with the trailer However any diagnosis and repair of the trailer is not covered under the vehicle warranty Please contact your trailer dealer for assistance with trailer repairs and trailer warranty information Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anythi...

Page 365: ... Operating Mode 10 24 Engine Fan 10 25 Power Steering Fluid 10 25 Washer Fluid 10 26 Brakes 10 27 Brake Fluid 10 28 Battery 10 30 All Wheel Drive 10 30 Front Axle 10 31 Rear Axle 10 32 Starter Switch Check 10 34 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 34 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 35 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 35 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 36 Glass Replac...

Page 366: ...ew Tires 10 68 Different Size Tires and Wheels 10 70 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 72 Wheel Replacement 10 73 Tire Chains 10 74 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 74 Tire Changing 10 77 Secondary Latch System 10 88 Full Size Spare Tire 10 90 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 91 Towing Towing the Vehicle 10 96 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 96 Appearance Care Exterior Care...

Page 367: ...s to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from th...

Page 368: ... other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing some of your own service work use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 15 This v...

Page 369: ...heel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm 6 in from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to ful...

Page 370: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 2 L V8 Engine ...

Page 371: ...ecking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 12 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8 H Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8 I Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 18 J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 25 K Brake Mas...

Page 372: ...r to get an accurate reading the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential 1 If the engine has been running recently turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan Checking your ...

Page 373: ...gine oils with the dexos certification mark Oils meeting the requirements of your vehicle should have the dexos certification mark on the container This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos specification Your vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos approved engine oil Notice Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent en...

Page 374: ...l provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification dexos See Specification for more information Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certif...

Page 375: ...driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed On some vehicles when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 42 Change the...

Page 376: ...thin five seconds 3 Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC If the display shows 100 the system is reset See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 30 If the vehicle has a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and it comes back on when the vehicle is started and or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is near 0 the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid When to C...

Page 377: ...el prepare the vehicle as follows 1 Start the engine and park the vehicle on a level surface Keep the engine running 2 Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in P Park 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then move the shift lever back to P Park 4 Allow the engine to idle 500 800 rpm for at least o...

Page 378: ...ment Overview on page 10 6 for more information 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5 If the fluid level is below the COLD ...

Page 379: ...re information 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 4 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading 5 Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstic...

Page 380: ...r Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km 50 000 mile interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for more information If driving on dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How...

Page 381: ...ilter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to ...

Page 382: ...ine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the v...

Page 383: ...coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged...

Page 384: ...e the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for more information on location The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it is not the vehicle may have a leak in the cooling system How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank WARNING You can b...

Page 385: ...turn the cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no l...

Page 386: ... 1 through 6 Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 16 In addition ENGINE OVERHEATED S...

Page 387: ...Operating Mode on page 10 24 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment WARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam o...

Page 388: ...istance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section Overh...

Page 389: ...the fans can change to high speed and an increase in fan noise might be heard This is normal and indicates that the cooling system is functioning properly The fans change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power s...

Page 390: ...ect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing in an area where the temperat...

Page 391: ...ed The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well That could lead to a crash When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving ...

Page 392: ...ngine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level Have the brake hydraulic system fixed ...

Page 393: ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydra...

Page 394: ...u and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 10 91 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive Transfer Case If th...

Page 395: ... the fill plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired...

Page 396: ...r Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings c...

Page 397: ...ccurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface For Two Wheel Drive vehicles the proper level is from 15 mm to 40 mm 0 6 in to 1 6 in below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level For All Wheel Drive vehicles the proper level is from 1 0 mm to 19 0 mm 0 04 in to 0 75 in below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on ...

Page 398: ...Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firm...

Page 399: ...d be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmi...

Page 400: ...hield 2 Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade and turn the blade assembly away from the arm connector 3 Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position For the proper type and size see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 9 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest pos...

Page 401: ... the headlamps may be affected and adjustment may be necessary If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you this may mean the vertical aim of the headlamps needs to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are ...

Page 402: ...m dot on the low beam headlamp 4 At a wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4 Notice Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn ...

Page 403: ... the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct headlamp aim The lamp on the right B shows the incorrect headlamp aim 10 Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 41 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this ...

Page 404: ...bly 2 Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling rearward until the two outboard pins of the taillamp disengage from the vehicle 3 Press the release tab if equipped and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly 4 Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket 5 Press a new bulb into the socket insert the socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise in...

Page 405: ...ng 3 Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp Replacement Bulbs If the vehicle is a Hybrid see the Hybrid Supplement for more information Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp W5WLL Rear Turn Signal Lamp Taillam...

Page 406: ... identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on an...

Page 407: ... one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block If the vehicle is a Hybrid see the Hybrid supplement for more information The Engine Compartment Fuse Block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover f...

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Page 409: ...ront Washer 8 Oxygen Sensors Fuses Usage 9 Antilock Brakes System 2 10 Trailer Back up Lamps 11 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Battery 15 Vehicle Back up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp Fuses Usage 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls Ignition 20...

Page 410: ...ry Fuses Usage 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals 39 Climate Controls Battery 40 Airbag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control 44 Liftgate Release 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition Fuses Usage 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usag...

Page 411: ...ndshield Washer System J Case Fuses Usage 67 Transfer Case 68 Stud 1 Trailer Connector Battery Power 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Relays Usage FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRS...

Page 412: ...side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Fuses Usage 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps Driver Side Turn Signal 6 Driver Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting ...

Page 413: ...e BCM 16 Accessory Power Outlets Fuses Usage 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature 22 Driver Information Center DIC 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats Fuses Usage 25 Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock Unlock Feature Circuit Breaker Usage LT ...

Page 414: ...nector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Bre...

Page 415: ...lting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Over inflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If your tread is badly worn replace them Replace ...

Page 416: ...ly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb The vehicle warranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The follo...

Page 417: ...OT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required...

Page 418: ...er that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagon...

Page 419: ...d by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch before a tire has built up heat from driving See Tire Pressure on page 10 58 Curb Weight The weight of a mo...

Page 420: ...g for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 23 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Fa...

Page 421: ... inch of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 66 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on pag...

Page 422: ... from road hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For ad...

Page 423: ...ter of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gauge Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation WARNING Driving at high speeds 160 km h 100 mph or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire fai...

Page 424: ...ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the ...

Page 425: ...Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle s tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TP...

Page 426: ...does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection on page 10 65 Tire Rotation on page 10 65 and Tires on page 10 51 Notice Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty Always use only the GM approved tir...

Page 427: ...s on page 10 68 Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique ide...

Page 428: ...essage displays on the DIC screen 4 Start with the driver side front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for five seconds or until a horn chirp sounds The horn chirp which may take up to 30 seconds to sound confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 6 Proc...

Page 429: ...it The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle This will ensure that the vehicle continues to perform most like it did when...

Page 430: ...tened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 74 Lightly coat the cen...

Page 431: ... place including temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month i...

Page 432: ...near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10 52 for additional information GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new Replacing less than a full set...

Page 433: ...l could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate l...

Page 434: ...performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 10 68 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10 3 for additional information Unifor...

Page 435: ...ative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in dr...

Page 436: ...evels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on the vehi...

Page 437: ...re to have the right wheel wheel bolts wheel nuts and TPMS sensors for the vehicle WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts...

Page 438: ...at manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving especially if you maintain your vehicle s tires properly If air goes out of...

Page 439: ... on while severely under inflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely under inflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate sa...

Page 440: ...ng 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P Park or shift a manual transmission to 1 First or R Reverse Continued WARNING Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire far...

Page 441: ...Wheelbase shown Extended Wheelbase similar 1 Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling up on the finger depression under the jack symbol 2 Remove the wing nut B used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise 3 Turn the knob A on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket 4 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing...

Page 442: ... of Extension Tool K Spare Tire Lock 1 To reach the hoist shaft access cover C you will first need to remove the hitch cover Remove it by turning the two fasteners located at the bottom of the cover counterclockwise and then pull the cover down and rotate towards you 2 Remove the hoist shaft access cover C on the bumper to access the spare tire lock K 3 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ign...

Page 443: ...to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 10 88 for more information 7 Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire 8 T...

Page 444: ... near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 74 2 If the wheel has a center cap that covers the wheel nuts place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out 3 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loo...

Page 445: ...ack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown Front Position Front Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack h...

Page 446: ... jacking pad E provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wrench D clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground 5 Remove all of the wheel nuts 6 Take off the flat tire WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off ...

Page 447: ...hicle Lower the jack completely WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque Continued WARNING Continued specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts See Cap...

Page 448: ...e way Place the cap on the wheel and gently press until it snaps into place Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Notice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle f...

Page 449: ...er H Spare Tire Flat Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down I Hoist Shaft Access Hole J Hoist End of Extension Tool K Spare Tire Lock 1 Put the tire H on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Separate the tire wheel retainer G from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down and through ...

Page 450: ...e of the wheel and centered in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 8 Reinstall the spare tire l...

Page 451: ... wheel blocks A and jack E together with the wing nut F 3 Position the jack E and wheel blocks A in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse 4 Turn the jack knob G clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket 5 Use the retaining bracket C to fasten the tool bag B on the stud and tu...

Page 452: ... hurt Read and follow the instructions listed next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6 2 If it is visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by ...

Page 453: ...eel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper 9 Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 10 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting 11 Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place The secondary latch has released...

Page 454: ...and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way 14 Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been inspected and or replaced To ...

Page 455: ...ore information If the vehicle s battery or batteries has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely WARNING Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you Continued WARNIN...

Page 456: ...accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the warranty Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all the lamps that are not needed This ...

Page 457: ... cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low Continued WARNING Continued add water to take care of that first If yo...

Page 458: ...arts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if ...

Page 459: ...nty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Di...

Page 460: ...lement for more information Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some impo...

Page 461: ...heel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground All wheel drive vehicles are not designed to be towed with any wheels on the ground If the vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle previously ...

Page 462: ...rive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Dolly Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground following Dolly Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Notice If a two wheel drive vehicle is towed ...

Page 463: ...g procedure to dinghy tow a two wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 9 45 4 Put the transmission in P Park 5 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device desi...

Page 464: ...leaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives as they can damage the paint metal or plastic on the vehicle Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remo...

Page 465: ...agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll ov...

Page 466: ...e vehicle warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use chrome polish...

Page 467: ...Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush thes...

Page 468: ...ass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on the vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Many cleaners co...

Page 469: ...ith a paper towel Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth eac...

Page 470: ...rganic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Instrument Panel Vinyl and other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lif...

Page 471: ...edal Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM cer...

Page 472: ...Black plate 108 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 10 108 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES ...

Page 473: ...for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read...

Page 474: ...page 11 7 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 9 We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer Rotation of New Tires To maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Tire Rotation on page 10 65 Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Engine Oil S...

Page 475: ... Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear cracking or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning if contaminated See Exterior Care on page 10 100 Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 36 Tire inflation pressures check See Tire Pressure on page 10 58 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 10 65 Rotate tires if necessary See Tire Rotati...

Page 476: ...xhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Additional Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 Miles Rotate tires Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Tire Rotation on page 10 65 At Each Fuel Stop Engine oil level check See Engine Oil on page 10 8 Engine coolant level check See Engine Coolant on page 10 18 Windshield washer fluid level check ...

Page 477: ...luid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather in hilly or mountainous terrain when frequently towing a trailer or used for taxi police or delivery service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 12 Transfer case fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven when frequently towing a trailer or used for taxi police or delivery service Check v...

Page 478: ... change normal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 12 Transfer case fluid change normal service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed clear and free of debris During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case ou...

Page 479: ... certification mark Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade See Engine Oil on page 10 8 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 18 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer S...

Page 480: ...pecial Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 in Canada 10953511 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953...

Page 481: ...ion can be obtained from your dealer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter Standard Filter 15908916 A3086C High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blades Front 55 0 cm 21 6 in 25877402 Rear 30 0 cm 11 8 in 25820122 15908915 A3085C high capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted ...

Page 482: ...ntenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 483: ...Black plate 11 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 11 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 484: ...Black plate 12 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 11 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 485: ...ugh the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle engine co...

Page 486: ...s See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 for more information Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 17 1 L 18 1 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank Regular 98 4 L 26 0 gal Extended 119 2 ...

Page 487: ... 5 7 L 6 0 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1 4 L 1 5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Re check fluid level after filling Oil filter should be changed at every oil change Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6 2LV8 F Automatic 1 02 mm 0 040 in ...

Page 488: ...Black plate 4 1 GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual 2011 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information ...

Page 489: ...Government 13 17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 18 Event Data Recorders 13 18 OnStar 13 19 Navigation System 13 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 20 Radio Frequency Statement 13 20 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure U S and Canada Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your...

Page 490: ...ew vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the ...

Page 491: ...s advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Communication Cen...

Page 492: ...r continual satisfaction STEP TWO If you are not satisfied please contact the general manager or the dealership owner to ask for their help If they are not able to resolve your case ask them to contact the right people at General Motors for support if needed STEP THREE If your case is not resolved in a reasonable amount of time by your dealer please call the General Motors Customer Assistance Cent...

Page 493: ... CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 www gmc ca 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone Devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands General Motors de Mexico S de...

Page 494: ...f hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing 1 800 462 8583 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Online Owner Center GMC Owner Center U S www gmcownercenter com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle all in one convenient place Digital ow...

Page 495: ...your preferred GM dealers My Driveway Access quick links to parts and service estimates check trade in values or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile My Preferences Manage your profile and use tools and forms with greater ease To sign up visit the My GM ca section within www gm ca GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to quali...

Page 496: ...hicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years 160 000 km 100 000 miles whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle L...

Page 497: ...the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Trip Routing Service Detailed maps of North America when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route Additional travel information is also available Allow three weeks for delivery Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure incidental expenses may be rei...

Page 498: ... hours a day 365 days of the year For detailed information about Roadside Assistance please see the brochure provided with your new vehicle or visit our website at www gmc com mx Navigate the site and click on Asistencia en el Camino E mail correspondence should be sent to asistencia gmc gm com To contact Roadside Assistance by phone use the following numbers Mexico 01 800 466 0801 United States 1...

Page 499: ...ur inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may provide shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service wi...

Page 500: ...the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel General Motors reserves ...

Page 501: ...originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly...

Page 502: ...e you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury call emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Mo...

Page 503: ...insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to...

Page 504: ...M 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable...

Page 505: ...vernment If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately and notify General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like th...

Page 506: ...assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all t...

Page 507: ... purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system that system may also record data in crash or near crash like situations The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Cana...

Page 508: ...ord personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause interference 2 The...

Page 509: ...re Are the Airbags 3 42 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 53 Passenger Status Indicator 5 20 Readiness Light 5 19 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 53 System Check 3 40 Alarm System Anti Theft 2 14 All Wheel Drive 10 30 9 44 AM FM Radio 7 8 Antenna Rear Side Window 7 14 Satellite Radio 7 14 Anti Theft Alarm System 2 14 Alarm System Messages 5 46 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 44 Warning Li...

Page 510: ...ps 10 39 License Plate Lamps 10 41 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 10 40 Buying New Tires 10 68 C Calibration 5 6 California Fuel Requirements 9 64 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 3 Warning 10 3 Camera Rear Vision 9 58 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 38 Liftgate 2 10 2 11 Winter Driving 9 20 Cargo Cover 4 2 Tie...

Page 511: ... TTY Users 13 6 Customer Assistance Offices 13 5 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 13 15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 13 1 13 3 D Damage Repair Collision 13 12 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 13 18 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 3 Defensive Driving 9 2 Delayed Locking 2 8 Devices Auxiliary 7 33 Dome Lamps 6 6 Door Ajar Messages 5 40 Delayed Locking...

Page 512: ...uting 12 4 Exhaust 9 38 Fan 10 25 Oil Pressure Gauge 5 15 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 10 24 Overheating 10 22 Power Messages 5 43 Pressure Light 5 28 Running While Parked 9 38 Starting 9 32 Engine Oil Life System 10 11 Messages 5 42 Entry Lighting 6 7 Equipment Towing 9 77 Event Data Recorders 13 18 Exit Lighting 6 7 Extender Safety Belt 3 38 Exterior Lamp Controls 6 1 Exterior Lamps Off ...

Page 513: ...ne Specifications 9 64 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 16 Engine Oil Pressure 5 15 Fuel 5 14 Odometer 5 13 Speedometer 5 13 Tachometer 5 13 Trip Odometer 5 13 Voltmeter 5 17 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 11 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 69 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glass Replacement 10 37 Glove Box 4 1 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 13 7 H Halogen Bulbs 10 39 Hazard Wa...

Page 514: ...mps Daytime Running DRL 6 3 Dome 6 6 Exterior Controls 6 1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 6 2 License Plate 10 41 Malfunction Indicator 5 22 Reading 6 7 Lap Belt 3 38 Lap Shoulder Belt 3 32 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash 3 72 Latch Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 64 Level Control Automatic 9 49 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 10 2 11 Light Brake System Warning 5 24 Lighting Entry 6 7 ...

Page 515: ...ed Maintenance 11 2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 22 Manual Mode 9 42 Memory Features 1 8 Messages Airbag System 5 46 Anti Theft Alarm System 5 46 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 39 Brake System 5 39 Door Ajar 5 40 Engine Cooling System 5 41 Engine Oil 5 42 Engine Power 5 43 Fuel System 5 43 Key and Lock 5 43 Lamp 5 43 Object Detection System 5 44 Ride Control System 5 45 Tire 5 47 Messages cont Tra...

Page 516: ...erating Mode 10 24 Overheating Engine 10 22 P Park Shifting Into 9 35 Shifting Out of 9 36 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 18 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 9 53 Brake 9 45 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 35 Over Things That Burn 9 37 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 20 Passenger Sensing System 3 48 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 10 3 Phone Bluetooth 7 49 Power Door Locks 2 8 Mirrors 2 17 Out...

Page 517: ...uids and Lubricants 11 7 Recommended Fuel 9 63 Records Maintenance 11 10 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 96 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start 2 5 Replacement Glass 10 37 Replacement Bulbs 10 41 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 55 Maintenance 11 9 Replacing Airbag System 3 55 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash 3 72 Replacing Safety Bel...

Page 518: ...9 Second Row Seats 3 9 3 14 Secondary Latch System 10 88 Securing Child Restraints 3 72 3 76 Security Light 5 29 Vehicle 2 14 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 3 Doing Your Own Work 10 4 Engine Soon Light 5 22 Maintenance Records 11 10 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Publications Ordering Information 13 15 Scheduling Appointments 13 10 Servicing the Airb...

Page 519: ...nt Size 10 70 Full Size Spare 10 90 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 74 Inflation Monitor System 10 61 Inspection 10 65 Messages 5 47 Pressure 10 59 Pressure Light 5 27 Pressure Monitor System 10 60 Rotation 10 65 Secondary Latch System 10 88 Sidewall Labeling 10 52 Terminology and Definitions 10 55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 70 Tires cont Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 72 Wheel Replacement 10 73 ...

Page 520: ...le Identification Number VIN 12 1 Service Parts Identification Label 12 1 Vehicle Reminder Messages 5 48 Ventilation Air 8 8 Visors 2 21 Voltmeter Gauge 5 17 W Warning Brake System Light 5 24 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 5 Washer Fluid 10 26 Washer Fluid Messages 5 49 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 72 Different Size 10 70 Repl...

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