GMC 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner'S Manual Download

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GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2012

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In Brief

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

If equipped, increase or decrease
manual lumbar support by turning
the knob forward or rearward.

See

Lumbar Adjustment on

page 3

‑

for more information.

Power Lumbar

To adjust the power lumbar support,
if equipped:

On vehicles with two-way
lumbar, press and hold the top
or bottom of the control to
increase or decrease lumbar
support.

On vehicles with four-way
lumbar, press and hold the front
or rear of the control to increase
or decrease lumbar support.

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

‑

for more information.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

Summary of Contents for 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL

Page 1: ...tional 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 29 Vehicle Messages 5 37 Vehicle Personaliza...

Page 2: ...Towing 10 93 Appearance Care 10 98 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 8 Recommended F...

Page 3: ...tion 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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...k Brake System ABS 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 Headla...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 7: ...ent 1 13 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment 1 14 Interior Lighting 1 14 Exterior Lighting 1 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 15 Climate Controls 1 16 Transmission 1 17 Four Wheel Drive 1 18 Vehicle Featu...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown Metric Similar...

Page 9: ...6 6 If Equipped K Hood Release See Hood on page 10 5 L Integrated Trailer Brake Controller If Equipped See Towing Equipment on page 9 76 M Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicato...

Page 10: ...m 195 ft away from the vehicle RKE Transmitter with Remote Start and Power Liftgate Liftglass K Press to unlock the driver door Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors Q Press...

Page 11: ...0 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn...

Page 12: ...o the latch 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 pla...

Page 13: ...at back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more information Power Seats To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by slidin...

Page 14: ...rt if equipped On vehicles with two way lumbar press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support On vehicles with four way lumbar press and hold the front or rear...

Page 15: ...upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 for more information Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback if equipped Ti...

Page 16: ...the identified driver See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 47 for more information Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward to allo...

Page 17: ...one for the lowest See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 9 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a...

Page 18: ...started United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 38 for important information Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with outside manual mirrors can be adjusted by moving the...

Page 19: ...to its original position See Folding Mirrors on page 2 18 Interior Mirrors Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle Hold the mirror in the center to mov...

Page 20: ...door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on...

Page 21: ...he headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights and license plate lamps Turns on the parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights and license plate lamps 5 Turns on the headlamps parki...

Page 22: ...e rear window See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 5 and Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 5 5 Climate Controls The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems...

Page 23: ...or vehicles with rear heating and air conditioning controls see Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate Control Only on page 8 10 or Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio on p...

Page 24: ...on Mode is active See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 36 Four Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four Wheel Drive you can send the engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction Automatic Transfer C...

Page 25: ...ep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills N Neutral Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N Neutral position Shift the transfer case to N Neutral only when towing the vehicle See R...

Page 26: ...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 favo...

Page 27: ...on page 7 30 for further information Bluetooth For vehicles with a Bluetooth system it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands free calls using the vehicle s audio s...

Page 28: ...on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off RES Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate SET Press to set the speed...

Page 29: ...ll appear on either the inside rearview mirror or navigation screen if equipped To clean the camera lens located above the license plate rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth See Rear Visi...

Page 30: ...A Open or Close B Vent On vehicles with a sunroof there are two sunroof switches on the overhead console above the rearview mirror The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC ACCESSORY...

Page 31: ...icult driving conditions Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started To turn off traction control press and release g on the instrument panel The appropriate DIC message displ...

Page 32: ...System To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles 1 Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons the vehicle must be in P Park to access this display 2 Pres...

Page 33: ...2 TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 As the owner of a new GMC you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5 for more infor...

Page 34: ...Black plate 28 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 1 28 In Brief 2 NOTES...

Page 35: ...Locks 2 8 Doors Liftgate Manual 2 9 Liftgate Power 2 10 Power Assist Steps 2 13 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 14 Anti theft Alarm System 2 14 Immobilizer 2 15 Immobilizer Operation 2 15 Exterior...

Page 36: ...ys 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 vehicle it may have to be damaged to...

Page 37: ...ss With Remote Start and Power Liftgate and Liftglass The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature press to start the...

Page 38: ...turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 second...

Page 39: ...hicle has an automatic climate control system the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures If the vehicle does not have an automatic clima...

Page 40: ...ill continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once After entering the vehicle during a remote start insert and turn the key to ON...

Page 41: ...d doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it The chance of being thrown out of t...

Page 42: ...iately lock all the doors This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center DIC See Delay Door Lock under Vehicle Personaliza...

Page 43: ...drive with the liftglass or liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftglass or liftgate Make sure all other windows are...

Page 44: ...has low voltage the liftglass and liftgate will not open The liftglass and liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged Liftgate Power Power Liftgate Operation WARNING Ex...

Page 45: ...ge door you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it The power liftgate can be power opened and close...

Page 46: ...open position After removing the obstruction the power liftgate operation can be used again If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle the power function will deactivate and...

Page 47: ...console The liftgate has an electric latch If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage the liftgate will not open The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged I...

Page 48: ...ht goes off If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a 10 second pre alarm will occur The horn will chirp and the lights will flash If the key is not placed in the ignition...

Page 49: ...if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 40 If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced...

Page 50: ...gramming additional keys only If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key III to have keys made and programmed to t...

Page 51: ...ight to see a little of the side of the vehicle and have a clear view behind the vehicle Using hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance Traile...

Page 52: ...irrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest Power Foldaway 1 Press A to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press B to fold the mirrors in to the folded position Resetting t...

Page 53: ...1 for more information Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system see Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA on page 9 54 Automatic Dimming Mirror Vehicles with the dimm...

Page 54: ...the dimming feature on or off The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera RVC See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 9 57 for more information If the vehicle has a RVC the O button for turning the dimm...

Page 55: ...or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave keys in a vehicle with ch...

Page 56: ...Lockout o Window Lockout The window lockout switch is on the driver door This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating except from the driver position Press the switch to turn the l...

Page 57: ...nd time to open the sunroof to the full open position To automatically vent or close the sunroof press the vent open or close switch B When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically ra...

Page 58: ...Black plate 24 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 2 24 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES...

Page 59: ...Parts after a Crash 3 29 Airbag System Airbag System 3 30 Where Are the Airbags 3 32 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 34 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 35 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 36 What Will You...

Page 60: ...the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of...

Page 61: ...e headrest Rear seat head restraints and headrests are not designed to be removed Front Seats Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat whil...

Page 62: ...o adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward If available raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the fron...

Page 63: ...ion when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against...

Page 64: ...ward 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 To adjust a manual seatback 1 Lift the lever The sea...

Page 65: ...Positions To save into memory 1 Adjust the driver seat seatback recliner both outside mirrors and the throttle and brake pedals if equipped See Power Mirrors on page 2 17 and Adjustable Throttle and...

Page 66: ...d the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is s...

Page 67: ...ons Shown Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available the buttons are on the front doors H Cooled Seat If available press to cool the seat I Heated Seatback Press to heat the seatback only J Heated Seat...

Page 68: ...g a remote start The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced This is normal See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 for more information Rear Seats Heated Rear Seats WARNING If you c...

Page 69: ...omatic seat release fold and tumble feature Reclining Seatbacks Bucket Seats Only On vehicles with second row bucket seats the seatbacks can be reclined To recline the seatback 1 Lift the lever on the...

Page 70: ...ar 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 sea...

Page 71: ...bled 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 sea...

Page 72: ...n P 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 on...

Page 73: ...ess the automatic seat release 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 seat...

Page 74: ...sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted Third Row Seats If the vehicle has a third row seat the seatback can be folded and the entire...

Page 75: ...Tumbling the Third Row Seat To tumble the seat 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Make sure the headrests are completely lowered and there is nothing under in front of or on the...

Page 76: ...e 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...

Page 77: ...ing it 4 Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is latched to the floor 5 Raise the seatback to the uprigh...

Page 78: ...cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle...

Page 79: ...ety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a ch...

Page 80: ...ever wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt exc...

Page 81: ...elt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with a free falling latch plate is pulled out all the way the child restraint lo...

Page 82: ...make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the...

Page 83: ...al or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And if the vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash...

Page 84: ...mfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure...

Page 85: ...ting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Slide the guide onto its storage clip on the interior body Saf...

Page 86: ...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 cor...

Page 87: ...rovide 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...

Page 88: ...ted 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...

Page 89: ...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 sho...

Page 90: ...ag 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 m...

Page 91: ...NG 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 ai...

Page 92: ...uld 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 t...

Page 93: ...e 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...

Page 94: ...t 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 34 for more information Airbags sho...

Page 95: ...hicle 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 aft...

Page 96: ...icator on page 5 19 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags if equipped and the...

Page 97: ...front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front...

Page 98: ...rom the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by th...

Page 99: ...n sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator...

Page 100: ...he proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places aroun...

Page 101: ...he seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system fro...

Page 102: ...ess light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the air...

Page 103: ...state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the...

Page 104: ...Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 22 According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating...

Page 105: ...nges the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicl...

Page 106: ...g 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint WARNING Never do this Children who are up against or very close to...

Page 107: ...lar 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 sup...

Page 108: ...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 restra...

Page 109: ...o 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...

Page 110: ...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 passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions Even if...

Page 111: ...o child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash This system is designed to make installation of a child restr...

Page 112: ...restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a sing...

Page 113: ...chor Seating positions with two lower anchors I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors For models with second row bucket seats both rear seating positions have exposed metal ancho...

Page 114: ...seating position where the child restraint will be placed Second Row Seat 60 40 For models with 60 40 second row seating the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each sea...

Page 115: ...roperly using the anchors or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual WARNING Do not attac...

Page 116: ...r 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 man...

Page 117: ...t or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether around the inboard or outboard side of the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable...

Page 118: ...where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on...

Page 119: ...Latch Plate Cinching Latch Plate 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The...

Page 120: ...r to set the lock When installing a child restraint using a lap shoulder belt and a cinching latch plate skip Step 4 and proceed to Step 5 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull t...

Page 121: ...enter Front Seat Position WARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate Never secure a child restraint in the cent...

Page 122: ...even though it 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 right front seat always move the front...

Page 123: ...hild restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you h...

Page 124: ...e To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1...

Page 125: ...up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders For vehicles with cupholders located in the front and rear of the floor console or in the fold down armrest adjust the front cupholders by moving the i...

Page 126: ...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 ha...

Page 127: ...could cause a collision and damage the vehicle Never carry something longer or wider than the roof rack on top of the vehicle unless using a GM certified accessory carrier For vehicles with a roof rac...

Page 128: ...the release lever up on both sides of the rail Then slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side Press the release lever down on both sides of the rail down to tighten...

Page 129: ...Light 5 23 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 24 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 25 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 25 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 26 Tire Pressure Light 5 26 Engine Oil Press...

Page 130: ...ering Wheel Adjustment The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To adjust the steering wheel 1 Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or...

Page 131: ...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 fo...

Page 132: ...ion 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 r...

Page 133: ...now or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Windshield Washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed Oth...

Page 134: ...ompass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If the compass is...

Page 135: ...ctures if possible If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display the compass should be calibrated If the DIC display does not show a heading for example N for North or the heading does not change after...

Page 136: ...e radio on 2 Press the H button to display HR MIN MM DD YYYY hour minute month day and year 3 Press the softkey located under any one of the tabs to change that setting 4 To increase the time or date...

Page 137: ...n the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death Notice Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will d...

Page 138: ...t and no system fault is detected If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To...

Page 139: ...when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with...

Page 140: ...Black plate 12 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 5 12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown Metric and 2500 Series Similar...

Page 141: ...ometer 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 tog...

Page 142: ...ars in the Driver Information Center DIC See Fuel System Messages on page 5 41 for more information Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge None of these indicate a problem...

Page 143: ...Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal opera...

Page 144: ...can damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for...

Page 145: ...s in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since t...

Page 146: ...enger safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag g...

Page 147: ...Status Indicator If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passen...

Page 148: ...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 18 for more information including imp...

Page 149: ...sing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on the emission controls might not work as well the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not...

Page 150: ...page 9 65 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 wit...

Page 151: ...ompletely diagnosed The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if the 12 volt battery has recently been replaced or run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate...

Page 152: ...s on while driving pull off the 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...

Page 153: ...when the Tow Haul Mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode on page 9 36 StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehic...

Page 154: ...for more information Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures an...

Page 155: ...s 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...

Page 156: ...ng this light and the vehicle s security system see Anti theft Alarm System on page 2 14 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Chang...

Page 157: ...be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons 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...

Page 158: ...stem will 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 th...

Page 159: ...my 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 nu...

Page 160: ...ight 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...

Page 161: ...n page 9 54 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 p...

Page 162: ...view the odometer and trip odometer The Language selection and Engine Hours display can also be accessed with the trip odometer reset stem Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER d...

Page 163: ...rs To display the ENGINE HOURS place the ignition in LOCK OFF or ACC ACCESSORY then press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for four seconds while viewing the ODOMETER This display shows the total...

Page 164: ...rip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP displays This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Trailer Gain and Output On...

Page 165: ...OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life...

Page 166: ...there is a problem with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 23 If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the mes...

Page 167: ...d a chime sounds if the front passenger 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 Check t...

Page 168: ...as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 10 21 for more information This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and t...

Page 169: ...driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for serv...

Page 170: ...ltrasonic 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 d...

Page 171: ...age 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 Se...

Page 172: ...ICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system Have your dealer inspect the system for problems See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 18 and Airbag System on page 3 30 f...

Page 173: ...on label See Tires on page 10 48 Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 16 and Tire Pressure on page 10 56 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays With DIC Buttons earlier in...

Page 174: ...vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on This message clears if the trailer is reconnected This message a...

Page 175: ...tomization 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...

Page 176: ...ing 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 Displays...

Page 177: ...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 selec...

Page 178: ...n you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter LIGHTS ON default The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter NO CHANGE No change will be made to this fe...

Page 179: ...scroll through the following settings OFF The exterior lamps will not turn on 30 SECONDS default The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds 1 MINUTE The exterior lamps will stay on for 1 minute 2...

Page 180: ...will stay at the last known setting To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature it allows you t...

Page 181: ...at will stay in the original exit 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...

Page 182: ...r on The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 for more information Press...

Page 183: ...mization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs The vehi...

Page 184: ...mming The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons in this section Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programmi...

Page 185: ...am another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 through 5 choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what wa...

Page 186: ...itch settings are different use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held tran...

Page 187: ...r Neutral C Right Button Down or Off 4 The indicator lights will blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle s Universal Home Remote You will have two and one half minutes to...

Page 188: ...t half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the inst...

Page 189: ...Signals 6 6 Fog Lamps 6 6 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 6 7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 8 Dome Lamps 6 8 Reading Lamps 6 9 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 9 Exit Lighti...

Page 190: ...el 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 h...

Page 191: ...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...

Page 192: ...itch to the off position and then release it For vehicles first sold in Canada the transmission must be in the P Park position before the automatic headlamp system can be turned off The vehicle has a...

Page 193: ...ormation Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization With DIC Buttons on page 5 47 If the vehicle is not equipped with DIC buttons exit lighting is automatic When it is dark enough outside the exterior lam...

Page 194: ...ts starting position whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on a signal bulb could be burned out Have the bulbs replaced If the bulb...

Page 195: ...head console When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp pressing the bottom of the button will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light at the bottom of this button Pres...

Page 196: ...n the dome lamps Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed Turn the instrument panel brightness kno...

Page 197: ...tton is pressed in the lamps will not come on Exit Lighting The interior lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition They turn off automatically in 20 seconds The lights do not come on if...

Page 198: ...balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accesso...

Page 199: ...7 30 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment RSE System 7 34 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 45 Phone Bluetooth 7 47 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 54 Intro...

Page 200: ...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 engine radio or other systems an...

Page 201: ...Black plate 3 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 Infotainment System 7 3 Operation Radio with CD MP3 shown Radio with USB and CD MP3 similar...

Page 202: ...E 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 203: ...h to select the level of radio volume compensation The display times out after approximately 10 seconds Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Setting t...

Page 204: ...r normal mode This provides the best sound quality for all seating positions Driver Select this setting to adjust the audio for the driver to receive the best possible sound quality Rear Select this s...

Page 205: ...rly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service Locked or Loc One of these messages will display when the TheftLock system has locked up the radio Take the vehicle to your deale...

Page 206: ...SEEK button again to stop scanning radio stations The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band s REV Press to manually tune to a radio station in descend...

Page 207: ...sic coast to coast and in digital quality sound A service fee is required to receive the XM service If the service needs to be reactivated the radio will display No Subscription Please Renew on channe...

Page 208: ...V button or BAND button to display the favorites again Adding and Removing Categories Categories cannot be added or removed while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km h 5 mph To add or remove a cate...

Page 209: ...at a customer s request by calling 1 800 929 2100 in the U S and 1 877 438 9677 in Canada XM Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action is required This process should...

Page 210: ...uned to channel 0 there could be a receiver fault Consult with your dealer Check Antenna If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver or antenna could have a fault Consult...

Page 211: ...tatic while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Rear Side Window Antenna The AM FM antenna is located in the passenger r...

Page 212: ...e slot at a time or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs the CD player could be damaged While using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time...

Page 213: ...the radio display As each new track starts to play the track number displays The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm 3 inch single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loade...

Page 214: ...es 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 128 kbps 160 kbps 192 kbps 224 kbps 256 kbps and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio can play dis...

Page 215: ...g WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox software can be accessed however there is no playlist editing capability using the radio These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio...

Page 216: ...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 fil...

Page 217: ...d DVD Player Do not add any label to a disc It could get caught in the CD or DVD player If a disc is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recor...

Page 218: ...If a playback device is plugged into the radio s front auxiliary input jack USB port or the rear auxiliary jack the front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this source through the v...

Page 219: ...VD CD or Auxiliary when listening to the radio The DVD CD text tab and a message showing the track or chapter number will display when a disc is in either slot Press the DVD CD AUX button again and th...

Page 220: ...order To use random 1 Press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays 2 Press the softkey again to turn off random play MP3 and WMA Supported Files Format The radio can play mp...

Page 221: ...displays ROOT When the disc contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files are located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists fi...

Page 222: ...inserted into the top DVD slot the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD tracks only f Tune Turn to select MP3 WMA files SEEK Press to go to the...

Page 223: ...ess the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main music navigator screen The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begin to play Once all so...

Page 224: ...rack or chapter number will display when a disc is in either slot Press the DVD CD AUX button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device see Auxiliary Devices on page 7...

Page 225: ...ot 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 Pr...

Page 226: ...nu 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 betwe...

Page 227: ...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 whe...

Page 228: ...l volume adjustments might have to be made from the portable device if the volume is not loud or soft enough BAND Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing The portable audi...

Page 229: ...well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports Up to 700 folders Up to 8 folders in depth Up to 65 535 files Folder and file names up to 64 byt...

Page 230: ...d through tracks s REV Reverse Press and hold to reverse playback quickly Sound is heard at a reduced volume Release s REV to resume playing The elapsed time of the file displays FWD Fast Forward Pres...

Page 231: ...through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fourth softkey 10 through the list each time the softkey is pressed Fifth softkey end of the list h Music Navigator Press the softkey below h to view...

Page 232: ...s the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected 2 Shuffle All Songs Shuffle Songs Press the softkey below or C to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod C Shuffle...

Page 233: ...on for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as radio video screen Rear Seat Audio RSA DVD and or CD While Parental Control is on a padlock icon displays The radio can be turned back...

Page 234: ...f the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle the headphones lose t...

Page 235: ...t B White Left Audio Input C Red Right Audio Input The A V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment The A V jacks located on the rear of the floor console allow audio...

Page 236: ...e z button again to remove the setup menu from the screen Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources Wireless headphones Vehicle spe...

Page 237: ...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 t...

Page 238: ...ress 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 t...

Page 239: ...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...

Page 240: ...VD 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 t...

Page 241: ...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...

Page 242: ...r Messages The DVD display error message depends on the radio 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 l...

Page 243: ...engers can control and listen to a CD through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headph...

Page 244: ...e left seek arrow to go back to the start of the current track or chapter if more than ten seconds have played Press the right seek arrow to go to the next track or chapter on the disc This function i...

Page 245: ...n for more information See Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers in this section for more information WARNING When using a cell phone it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of...

Page 246: ...call or cancel an operation Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See the cell phone manufacturer s use...

Page 247: ...ne name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell pho...

Page 248: ...red name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory if equipped Using the Store Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Store 3 Say the phon...

Page 249: ...led by entering the digits one at a time Re dial This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone Using the Dial or Call Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds 2 Say Dial or C...

Page 250: ...ll when another call is active The original call is placed on hold Press b g again to return to the original call To ignore the incoming call no action is required Press c x to disconnect the current...

Page 251: ...phone See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide for more information Voice Pass Thru Voice pass thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See your cell phone manufact...

Page 252: ...of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 16 for information regarding Part 15 of...

Page 253: ...Seat Audio 8 11 Air Vents Air Vents 8 13 Climate Control Systems The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system A Fan Control B REAR Rear Climate Control C Recir...

Page 254: ...ndow vents In this mode the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing The recirculation mode cannot be selected while...

Page 255: ...REAR Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on See Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate Control Only on page 8 10 or Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio on p...

Page 256: ...rature Control H Display I Power Button J Rear Window Defogger K Air Conditioning L PASS M Passenger Temperature Control O On Off Press to turn the climate control system on or off Outside air still e...

Page 257: ...O Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Pres...

Page 258: ...ase the fan speed Pressing either fan button while in automatic control places the fan under manual control The fan setting remains displayed and the AUTO light turns off The air delivery mode remains...

Page 259: ...assenger temperature buttons are adjusted the driver temperature indicator changes The passenger temperature will not be displayed If vent bi level or floor mode is selected again the climate control...

Page 260: ...e passenger temperature setting is set different than the driver setting the indicator on the PASS button illuminates and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown REAR Fo...

Page 261: ...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...

Page 262: ...m is on See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 4 The rear system can also be turned off by turning the rear fan knob to the 9 position Mimic Mode Th...

Page 263: ...Floor Air is directed to the floor outlets The rear system floor outlets are located directly behind the second row seats Rear Climate Control System Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio For vehicles wi...

Page 264: ...when automatic operation is active or Increase Decrease Temperature Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature The rear control temperature display will show the temperature s...

Page 265: ...inside of the windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather press the fan up button to the maximum fan level before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the c...

Page 266: ...Black plate 14 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 8 14 Climate Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 267: ...k 9 27 Shifting out of Park 9 28 Parking over Things That Burn 9 29 Active Fuel Management 9 29 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 30 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 30 Automatic Transmission Automati...

Page 268: ...vert your attention away from the road Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep yo...

Page 269: ...wear the safety belt See Safety Belts on page 3 20 Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and b...

Page 270: ...the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Steering Hydraulic Power Steering Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering It may require maintenance...

Page 271: ...speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable...

Page 272: ...g One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed WARNING When driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to...

Page 273: ...ehicle see Vehicle Load Limits and Tires Environmental Concerns Always use established trails roads and areas that have been set aside for public off road recreational driving and obey all posted regu...

Page 274: ...two speed automatic transfer case shifting the transfer case to N Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park This is because the N Neutral position on the transfer c...

Page 275: ...rolled downhill Avoid turns that take the vehicle across the incline of the hill A hill that can be driven straight up or down might be too steep to drive across Driving across an incline puts more w...

Page 276: ...and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water WARNING Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you a...

Page 277: ...Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddle...

Page 278: ...ips Besides slowing down other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservo...

Page 279: ...well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in your own lane Do not swing wide...

Page 280: ...ess there is help nearby If possible use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5 To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe Turn on the hazard warning flashers Tie a red cloth to an outsid...

Page 281: ...in sand mud ice or snow If the vehicle has a traction system it can often help to free a stuck vehicle Refer to the vehicle s traction system in the Index If stuck too severely for the traction syste...

Page 282: ...s to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle you can use them if you are stuck off road and n...

Page 283: ...lation see Tires on page 10 48 and Tire Pressure on page 10 56 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and...

Page 284: ...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 72 for importan...

Page 285: ...door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Th...

Page 286: ...help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help yo...

Page 287: ...these guidelines Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km h 55 mph or less for the first 805 km 500 miles Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 805 km 500 miles Do not make full thr...

Page 288: ...riving make only small adjustments The vehicle may have a memory function which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled See Memory Seats on page 3 7 Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four d...

Page 289: ...f in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving turn the ignition to ACC ACCESSORY The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center If this happens mov...

Page 290: ...lready moving use N Neutral only Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when the vehicle is stopped Starting Pro...

Page 291: ...low 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 second...

Page 292: ...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...

Page 293: ...ddenly 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 have a four wheel drive transfer case with a N Neut...

Page 294: ...the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not s...

Page 295: ...Move the shift lever to the desired position If you are still having a problem shifting then have the vehicle serviced soon Parking over Things That Burn WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot...

Page 296: ...aftermarket 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 Hav...

Page 297: ...is in N Neutral the vehicle may roll even if the automatic transmission shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Always set the parking brake Follow th...

Page 298: ...to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 9 27 If you are pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 68 WARNING If the vehicle has a four wheel drive transfer case with a N...

Page 299: ...all the way down By doing this the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power D Drive can be used when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road drivi...

Page 300: ...of D Drive when driving on hilly winding roads when towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill 2 Second This position reduces vehicle speed even more tha...

Page 301: ...are available When 5 Fifth is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle but 6 Sixth cannot be used until the plus minus button located on the steering column leve...

Page 302: ...mission The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever While in Range Selection Mode Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to se...

Page 303: ...While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns you may experience a vibration in the steering system The vehicle has StabiliTrak Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Contr...

Page 304: ...or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive the vehicle This is the best setting to use when plowing snow 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting also engages...

Page 305: ...transmission in N Neutral The preferred method for shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1 to 2 mph Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive Low position You mu...

Page 306: ...always wait for the mode indicator lights to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear The vehicle may have significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four Wheel Drive...

Page 307: ...ply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off and shift the transmission to N Neutral 3 Turn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position Two Whee...

Page 308: ...ge is normal Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster Use this dial to shift into and out of four wheel drive The vehicle has Four Wheel Dr...

Page 309: ...WHEEL DRIVE message stays on you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service See SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message under Transmission Messages on page 5 45 Shifting Into Four Wheel Drive High or A...

Page 310: ...senses that the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as req...

Page 311: ...parking brake is not released when you begin to drive the brake system warning light will flash and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on If you are towing a trailer and ar...

Page 312: ...is applied within the two second window If the vehicle is equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system HSA may also apply the trailer brakes It will not activate if the vehicle is in...

Page 313: ...es The cruise control can be re engaged when road conditions allow See Cruise Control on page 9 51 If the system fails to turn on or activate the StabiliTrak light along with a message will be display...

Page 314: ...for normal driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it It may also be neces...

Page 315: ...e heard This is normal If cruise control is being used when the system activates the StabiliTrak light will flash and cruise control will automatically disengage Cruise control may be reengaged when r...

Page 316: ...ehicle is loaded or towing a trailer See Tow Haul Mode under Trailer Towing on page 9 72 for more information Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available on light...

Page 317: ...ise control will automatically disengage See StabiliTrak System on page 9 46 When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again it can be turned back on I On Off Press to turn the s...

Page 318: ...on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts press the SET button on the steering wheel briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes...

Page 319: ...not detect pedestrians bicyclists animals or any other objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with URPA alway...

Page 320: ...h and frost The message may not clear until frost or ice has melted all around and inside the sensor A trailer is attached to the vehicle or a bicycle or an object hanging out of the liftgate during t...

Page 321: ...d both outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is moving forward the left or right side mirror display will light up if a vehicle is dete...

Page 322: ...es may appear in the DIC SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system i...

Page 323: ...re backing by checking behind and around the vehicle Vehicles without Navigation System The RVC system displays a view of the area behind the vehicle When the vehicle is on and shifted into R Reverse...

Page 324: ...of 8 km h 5 mph Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen press the MENU button while the RVC image is on the display Any adjustments mad...

Page 325: ...ghlighted when on Guidelines The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot To turn the guidelines on or off 1 Make sure that URPA h...

Page 326: ...y into the camera lens Ice snow mud or anything else builds up on the camera lens Clean the lens rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth The back of the vehicle is in an accident the positio...

Page 327: ...y along with the left indicator light Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle perform...

Page 328: ...l MMT We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Fuel Additives on page 9 63 for additional information California Fuel Requirements If the vehicle is certified to meet California Em...

Page 329: ...e can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors It is available at your dealer Gasolines conta...

Page 330: ...ould meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or CGSB Specification 3 512 Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction...

Page 331: ...icle Do not use cellular phones Continued WARNING Continued Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle This is against the...

Page 332: ...ening the cap Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system...

Page 333: ...ed 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 pump...

Page 334: ...g 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 heavie...

Page 335: ...oad 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 a...

Page 336: ...der 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 25 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades cons...

Page 337: ...eps that follow Always put the shift lever fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set If the transfer case on a four wheel drive vehicle is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if...

Page 338: ...towing a trailer with the vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section Trailering is different than just...

Page 339: ...kg 14 000 lbs 1500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 5 3LV8 3 08 2 313 kg 5 100 lbs 4 990 kg 11 000 lbs 5 3LV8 3 42 2 540 kg 5 600 lbs 5 216 kg 11 500 lbs 5 3LV8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3 42 3 674 kg 8 100 lbs 6...

Page 340: ...ur dealer for trailering information or advice or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13 3 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer...

Page 341: ...e weight for the vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle Trailer...

Page 342: ...ese ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer combination fully loaded for the trip getting individual weights for each of these items Towing Equipment Hitches The correct hitch equipment helps...

Page 343: ...s A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg 2 000 lbs needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer...

Page 344: ...uld be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center If charging a remote non vehicle battery press the tow haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever This will boost the vehicle...

Page 345: ...Weight of the Trailer earlier in the section Tow Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling...

Page 346: ...liTrak systems are not functioning properly the ITBC system may not be fully functional or may not function at all Make sure all of these systems are fully operational to ensure full functionality of...

Page 347: ...ment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column The control panel allows adjustment to the amount of output referred to as trailer g...

Page 348: ...ain adjustment buttons located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel Press and hold a gain button to cause the Trailer Gain to continuously adjust To turn the output to the trailer off adjust the Trailer...

Page 349: ...e Trailer Gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading trailer loading or road surface conditions change Setting the Trailer Gain properly is ne...

Page 350: ...oading trailer loading or road surface conditions change or if trailer wheel lock up is noticed at any time while towing Other ITBC Related DIC Messages In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAI...

Page 351: ...n the trailer side SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM This message will be displayed when there is a problem with the ITBC system If this message persists over multiple ignition cycles there is problem with...

Page 352: ...e vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Some add on electrical equipment can ke...

Page 353: ...ven this may be too much if there is other equipment already adding to the weight of the vehicle Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on the vehicle Make sure the weight on the fro...

Page 354: ...front axle before reaching the front GAWR The front axle reserve capacity for the vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification Tire label as shown United States Canada In order...

Page 355: ...the load on the front However the front GAWR rear GAWR and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR must never be exceeded WARNING On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment such as a snow...

Page 356: ...ront rear or total weight go to a weigh station and weigh the vehicle Your dealer can also help you with this The total vehicle reserve capacity for the vehicle can be found in the lower right corner...

Page 357: ...Brake Fluid 10 27 Battery 10 28 Four Wheel Drive 10 29 Front Axle 10 30 Rear Axle 10 31 Starter Switch Check 10 32 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 32 Ignition Transmission...

Page 358: ...ce 10 68 Wheel Replacement 10 68 Tire Chains 10 70 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 71 Tire Changing 10 72 Secondary Latch System 10 84 Full Size Spare Tire 10 87 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 88 Towing Towing...

Page 359: ...ions Adding non dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions syste...

Page 360: ...sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing...

Page 361: ...hen 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 al...

Page 362: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5 3L V8 Engine Shown 6 0L V8 Engine Similar...

Page 363: ...ansmission 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...

Page 364: ...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...

Page 365: ...e dexos1 approved certification mark Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark This certification mark indicates that the oil has been app...

Page 366: ...l can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground...

Page 367: ...engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change Always reset the engine oil life to 100 after every oil change It will not reset itself To reset the system on most ve...

Page 368: ...1 3 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmi...

Page 369: ...F 1 Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for more information 2 Flip the handle up t...

Page 370: ...formation 2 Flip the handle up 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...

Page 371: ...0 000 km 50 000 mi interval See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 for more information If driving on dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air C...

Page 372: ...rating 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 stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working...

Page 373: ...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 chan...

Page 374: ...p 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...

Page 375: ...tment 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 veh...

Page 376: ...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...

Page 377: ...f 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 w...

Page 378: ...e 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...

Page 379: ...rheated Engine Protection Operating Mode later in this section Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed...

Page 380: ...oning properly The fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required Power Steering Fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid see the hybrid supplement for more information See Engine...

Page 381: ...uid message on the DIC that comes on when the washer fluid is low The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle When the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays washe...

Page 382: ...ly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See...

Page 383: ...inings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake...

Page 384: ...ic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced D...

Page 385: ...Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 to determine when to check the lubricant How to Check Lubricant Active Transfer Case A Fill Plug B Drain Pl...

Page 386: ...m Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 1500 Series A Fill Plug B Drain Plug All Except 1500 Series A Fill Plug B Dr...

Page 387: ...differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume Also if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out alon...

Page 388: ...ar brake See Parking Brake on page 9 45 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start on...

Page 389: ...ed 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 f...

Page 390: ...1 Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position 2 Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care shou...

Page 391: ...uld Be placed so the headlamps are 7 6 m 25 ft from a light colored wall Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall Not...

Page 392: ...e headlamp not being adjusted This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface 7 Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws which are under the hood n...

Page 393: ...thers could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps If the vehicle is a Hybrid see the Hybrid Supplement for the bu...

Page 394: ...the bulb socket clockwise 8 Reinstall the taillamp assembly making sure to line up the pins with the vehicle and tighten the screws License Plate Lamp 1 Remove the two screws holding each of the lice...

Page 395: ...ect against an electrical system overload When the current electrical load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the prob...

Page 396: ...lthough the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshie...

Page 397: ...along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The Engine Compartment Fuse Block is locat...

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Page 399: ...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...

Page 400: ...tem Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage Battery 53 C...

Page 401: ...FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Relays Usage HDLP LO HID Low Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STR...

Page 402: ...ontrols Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps Driver Side Turn Signal Fuses Usage 6 Driver Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal Stoplamp 9 Pass...

Page 403: ...ule Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock Unlock Feature Circuit Breaker Usage LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connecti...

Page 404: ...ger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Rear Sliding Window Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer See the warranty...

Page 405: ...ed tire service center should repair replace dismount and mount the tires Do not spin the tires in excess of 55 km h 35 mph on slippery surfaces such as snow mud ice etc Excessive spinning may cause t...

Page 406: ...ecifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department...

Page 407: ...d onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load...

Page 408: ...to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number 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 tire illustration it would...

Page 409: ...ion E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Load Range Load Range G Service Description The service description indicates the load index and speed rating of a tire If two numbers are given as...

Page 410: ...code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...

Page 411: ...ger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard See Tire Pressure o...

Page 412: ...accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended in...

Page 413: ...Spare Tire on page 10 87 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire Check the...

Page 414: ...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...

Page 415: ...the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument cluste...

Page 416: ...bout one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the pro...

Page 417: ...arn tool There are two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer the matching process stops and must be restarte...

Page 418: ...l is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or locati...

Page 419: ...se an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brus...

Page 420: ...th remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed were de...

Page 421: ...e and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as the road tires and wheels so it is all right to drive on it The spare tire was developed for use on this vehicle and will not affect vehicle han...

Page 422: ...t sized wheels are used there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury On...

Page 423: ...e 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 1...

Page 424: ...heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance Adj...

Page 425: ...placement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain...

Page 426: ...ize combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it is contacting the vehicle Do not spin th...

Page 427: ...he vehicle It may be very bumpy and noisy Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has b...

Page 428: ...For vehicles with four wheel drive with a N Neutral transfer case position be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is...

Page 429: ...aining the Tool Bag C Wing Nut Retaining the Wheel Blocks 2 Turn the wing nut retaining the tool bag B counterclockwise to remove it 3 Turn the jack knob A counterclockwise to release the jack and whe...

Page 430: ...J Hoist End of Extension Tool K Spare Tire Lock 1 Open the hoist shaft access door C on the bumper to access the spare tire lock K 2 To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key turn it clock...

Page 431: ...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 84 for more information 6 Use the wheel wrench hook to pull the ho...

Page 432: ...Tire Goes Flat on page 10 71 for more information 2 If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry th...

Page 433: ...e Flat If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension Attach the jack handle to the jack...

Page 434: ...aise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the veh...

Page 435: ...aches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 8 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the...

Page 436: ...heel nut torque specifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence...

Page 437: ...stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel tire repaired as soon as possible Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier Refer to the following gra...

Page 438: ...sion J through the hole in the rear bumper I hoist shaft access hole 5 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside...

Page 439: ...to the tool bag B 2 Assemble 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 c...

Page 440: ...ad 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...

Page 441: ...wheel 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 Tu...

Page 442: ...push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist end of extension and wheel wrench in...

Page 443: ...rranty Never use four wheel drive when a different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicl...

Page 444: ...id that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Notice Ig...

Page 445: ...plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle whe...

Page 446: ...attery 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 batte...

Page 447: ...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 m...

Page 448: ...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 R...

Page 449: ...eans towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing...

Page 450: ...nsfer case should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed Four wheel drive vehicles with a single sp...

Page 451: ...se on page 9 37 or Four Wheel Drive Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case on page 9 42 for the proper procedure to take the vehicle out of the Neutral position Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Of...

Page 452: ...tow a four wheel drive vehicle from the front 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to...

Page 453: ...Two Wheel Drive Vehicles and Four Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow veh...

Page 454: ...ured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 7 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Four Wheel Drive Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case on page 9...

Page 455: ...ted 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 Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing sho...

Page 456: ...rspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels After rinsing thoroughly with clean water dry wit...

Page 457: ...acement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion...

Page 458: ...y 20 drops per 3 78L 1 gal of water A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap Do not heavily sat...

Page 459: ...se a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Notice Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe exce...

Page 460: ...nd or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equ...

Page 461: ...e of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine r...

Page 462: ...le Load Limits on page 9 16 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Recommended Fuel on page 9 62 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Sc...

Page 463: ...more than a year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset Your trained dealer technician can perform this work If the engine oil life syste...

Page 464: ...Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body components See Exterior Care on page 10 98 Check sta...

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Page 466: ...s properly Replace as needed b Or every four years whichever comes first c Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the tran...

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Page 468: ...fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed Special Application Services Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km 3 000 mi Have underbody flushing se...

Page 469: ...e s systems and components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument clus...

Page 470: ...ehicle Care To help keep the vehicle looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior...

Page 471: ...n drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 17 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 in Canada 89021320 Windshield Washer Optikleen W...

Page 472: ...Propshaft Spline or One Piece Propshaft Spline Two Wheel Drive with Auto Trans Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 in Canada 10953511 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube...

Page 473: ...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 F...

Page 474: ...intenance 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...

Page 475: ...Black plate 15 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 Service and Maintenance 11 15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 476: ...Black plate 16 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...

Page 477: ...ndshield 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...

Page 478: ...d Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for more information Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the re...

Page 479: ...n Fluid Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6L80 E Transmission 5 7 L 6 0 qt 6L90 E Transmission 6 0 L 6 3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 L 1 6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approx...

Page 480: ...rk Plug Gap 5 3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Iron Block LMG 0 1 02mm 0 040 in 5 3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Aluminum Block LC9 7 1 02mm 0 040 in 6 0L V8 Iron Block L96 G 1 0...

Page 481: ...and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 14 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 15 Navigation System 13 15 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 13 16 Radio Frequency Statement 13 16 Customer...

Page 482: ...e 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 Th...

Page 483: ...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...

Page 484: ...801 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0801 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs GMC has TTY eq...

Page 485: ...ng 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 Reimbur...

Page 486: ...ment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made many times Services Provided Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle t...

Page 487: ...started to qualify General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair orders Once authorization has been received the Roadside Assistance a...

Page 488: ...you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer one of the following Shu...

Page 489: ...the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at i...

Page 490: ...ance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting c...

Page 491: ...cle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember re...

Page 492: ...tion about the vehicle The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling a...

Page 493: ...d remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327...

Page 494: ...to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how you operat...

Page 495: ...with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request by police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of l...

Page 496: ...nformation 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...

Page 497: ...at can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency Security Navigation Connection and Diagnostic Services The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green Sy...

Page 498: ...dentify the vehicle location and can provide critical information to emergency personnel The Advisor is also trained to offer critical assistance in emergency situations Security OnStar provides servi...

Page 499: ...a tone 3 Say Goodbye Exits voice commands Get My Destination 1 Push X System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Get my destination System responds with miles to the destination then responds wit...

Page 500: ...Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing System responds Please say the name tag 4 Pick a name tag System responds About to store...

Page 501: ...prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible after acquiring the vehicle The Advisor will update vehicle records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available How OnStar Serv...

Page 502: ...e network congestion or jamming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 2...

Page 503: ...nd ask an Advisor Advisors can speak French or Spanish Potential Issues Some OnStar services are disabled after five days OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after th...

Page 504: ...r area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system wireless service and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly Thes...

Page 505: ...ing System 3 38 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 35 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 36 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 34 Where Are the Airbags 3 32 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 5 19...

Page 506: ...ystem Warning Light 5 23 Brakes 10 26 Antilock 9 44 Assist 9 45 Fluid 10 27 Parking 9 45 System Messages 5 38 Braking 9 4 Break In New Vehicle 9 21 Bulb Replacement 10 39 Fog Lamps 6 6 Halogen Bulbs 1...

Page 507: ...13 9 Compass 5 6 Connections OnStar 14 4 Continuous Damping Control CDC 9 50 Control of a Vehicle 9 3 Convex Mirrors 2 17 Coolant Engine 10 17 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 16 Cooling System 10 16 Engin...

Page 508: ...nt Add On 9 86 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 41 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 40 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 45 Overload 10 39 Emergency OnStar 14 2 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 1...

Page 509: ...ed 3 9 Fuel 9 61 Additives 9 63 E85 85 Ethanol 9 64 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 9 67 Filling the Tank 9 65 Fuels in Foreign Countries 9 62 Gasoline Specifications 9 62 Gauge 5 14 Low Fuel Warnin...

Page 510: ...ed Mirrors 2 19 Heater Engine 9 26 Heating and Air Conditioning 8 1 High Beam On Light 5 28 Highway Hypnosis 9 12 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 13 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 46 Hood 10 5 Horn 5 4 How to Wear...

Page 511: ...ine Oil Pressure 5 27 Flash to Pass 6 3 Front Fog Lamp 5 28 High Beam On 5 28 High Low Beam Changer 6 3 Low Fuel Warning 5 27 Safety Belt Reminders 5 17 Security 5 27 Tire Pressure 5 26 Tow Haul Mode...

Page 512: ...irrors Automatic Dimming 2 19 Automatic Dimming Rearview 2 20 Convex 2 17 Folding 2 18 Heated 2 19 Manual 2 17 Manual Rearview 2 20 Park Tilt 2 19 Power 2 17 Trailer Tow 2 17 Monitor System Tire Press...

Page 513: ...8 Park Tilt Mirrors 2 19 Parking Assist Ultrasonic 9 53 Brake 9 45 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 33 Over Things That Burn 9 29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 19 Passenger Sensing System 3 3...

Page 514: ...rview Mirrors 2 20 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Recommended Fuel 9 62 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 11 Records Maintenance 11 14 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 93 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 1...

Page 515: ...eat 3 4 Head Restraints 3 2 Heated and Ventilated Front 3 9 Heated Rear 3 10 Lumbar Adjustment Front 3 4 Memory 3 7 Power Adjustment Front 3 4 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Second Row 3 11 Third Row Seat 3...

Page 516: ...Roof Rack System 4 3 Stuck Vehicle 9 15 Sun Visors 2 22 Sunroof 2 22 Symbols iv System Infotainment 7 1 Roof Rack 4 3 T Tachometer 5 13 Taillamps Bulb Replacement 10 37 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4...

Page 517: ...TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 26 Trailer Sway Control TSC 9 86 Tow Mirrors 2 17 Trailer Towing 9 72 Transfer Case 9 37 9 42 Transmission Automatic 9 31 Fluid Automatic 10 12 Messages 5 45 Transportation Pr...

Page 518: ...r Gauge 5 17 W Warning Brake System Light 5 23 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 6 5 Washer Fluid 10 25 Washer Fluid Messages 5 47 Wheels Ali...

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