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GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2012
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Driving and Operating
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-62
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-64
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
Adding a Snow Plow or
Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert 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 your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.
Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.
Watch the road. Do not
read, take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
.
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.
Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
.
Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
Summary of Contents for 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL
Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...
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Page 58: ...Black plate 24 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 2 24 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES...
Page 266: ...Black plate 14 1 GMC Yukon Yukon XL Owner Manual 2012 8 14 Climate Controls 2 NOTES...
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