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GMC 2016 Yukon XL Denali, Owner'S Manual

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GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./

Canada/Mexico-9159308) - 2016 - crc - 6/2/15

232

Driving and Operating

in the center stack display. The
previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return to the
previous screen sooner, press a
button on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). The rear
vision camera is above the license
plate.

1. View Displayed by the

Camera

1. View Displayed by the

Camera

2. Corners of the Rear Bumper

Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.

A warning triangle may display on
the RVC screen to show that RPA
has detected an object. This triangle
changes from amber to red and
increases in size the closer the
object.

{

Warning

The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the
cameras

’

field of view, below the

bumper, or under the vehicle.
Shown distances may be different
from actual distances. Do not
drive or park the vehicle using
only these camera(s). Always
check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.

Parking Assist

With RPA, and if equipped with FPA,
as the vehicle moves at speeds of
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the
sensors on the bumpers may detect
objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind and
1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle
within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off
the ground and below bumper level.
These detection distances may be
shorter during warmer or humid

Summary of Contents for 2016 Yukon XL Denali

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Page 2: ... 2 In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 25 Seats and Restraints 51 Storage 106 Instruments and Controls 110 Lighting 165 Infotainment System 173 Climate Controls 174 Driving and Operating 181 Vehicle Care 260 Service and Maintenance 343 Technical Data 357 Customer Information 360 Reporting Safety Defects 371 OnStar 374 Index 384 ...

Page 3: ... country specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at...

Page 4: ...nd labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page V...

Page 5: ...Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure g Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor _ Tow Haul Mode d Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ... Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment 14 Interior Lighting 15 Exterior Lighting 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 16 Climate Controls 17 Transmission 17 Four Wheel Drive 18 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 19 Steering Wheel Controls 19 Cruise Control 19 Driver Information Center DIC 19 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 20 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 20 Lane Keep Assist LKA 20 Lane Change Alert...

Page 7: ...GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 8: ...r See Automatic Transmission 0 207 Tow Haul Selector Button See Tow Haul Mode 0 212 Range Selection Mode If Equipped See Manual Mode 0 209 9 Light Sensor See Automatic Headlamp System 0 167 10 Infotainment 0 173 11 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 174 12 Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Front Seat Buttons See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 57 13 Rear Climate Control Buttons See Rear ...

Page 9: ...mation refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors and it may work up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle K Press to unlock the driver door Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be person...

Page 10: ... Remote start can be extended Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle Press Q or K on a power door lock switch Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driv...

Page 11: ... closing the liftgate This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched Power Liftgate Operation If equipped with a power liftgate the switch is on the overhead console The vehicle must be in P Park Choose the power liftgate mode by selecting MAX or 3 4 Press 8 on the overhead console On the RKE transmitter press b twice quickly Pressing and releasing b while the liftgate is moving stops the liftgate P...

Page 12: ... forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support See Lumbar Adjustment 0 54 Memory Features The SET 1 2 and B Exit buttons on the driver door are used to manual...

Page 13: ...ooled Front Seats The buttons are on the center stack below the climate control system To operate the engine must be running Press I to heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press A to cool the driver or passenger seat See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 57 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for al...

Page 14: ...m United States Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 80 The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 127 Mirror Adjustme...

Page 15: ...Rearview Mirror The mirror automatically reduces the glare of headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 46 Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward...

Page 16: ...f equipped To change the dome lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To operate the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power RAP...

Page 17: ...Fog Lamps 0 169 Windshield Wiper Washer The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with z FRONT on it 1 Fast wipes w Slow wipes 3 INT Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense For intermittent wipes turn the z FRONT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes To turn on Rainsense press z AUTO on t...

Page 18: ...Rear AUTO Automatic Operation 15 Rear Climate Control Power Button 16 Air Recirculation 17 AUTO Automatic Operation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 174 and Rear Climate Control System 0 178 if equipped Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch if equipped is on the shift lever 1 To enable the Range Selection feature move the shift lever to the M Manual Mode posi...

Page 19: ...knob to shift into and out of the different four wheel drive modes 2 m This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations AUTO This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable 4 m Use the Four Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations 4 n This setting engages the front axl...

Page 20: ... system on or off The indicator light is white when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off SET Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed RES If there is a set speed in memory press to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle ...

Page 21: ...lly brake the vehicle This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 236 Lane Keep Assist LKA If equipped LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction It m...

Page 22: ... triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance In addition multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 231 Power Outlets Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in...

Page 23: ...m the closed position press the rear of switch 2 to vent the sunroof Open Close To open the sunroof press and hold switch 1 until the sunroof reaches the desired position Press and hold the front of switch 1 to close it Express Open Express Close To express open the sunroof fully press and release the rear of switch 1 until the sunroof reaches the desired position To express close the sunroof full...

Page 24: ...s 56 km h 35 mph Traction control will remain off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 218 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure sh...

Page 25: ...Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require...

Page 26: ...s 44 Heated Mirrors 45 Automatic Dimming Mirror 45 Blind Spot Mirrors 45 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 46 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 46 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 46 Child View Mirror 47 Windows Windows 47 Power Windows 47 Sun Visors 49 Roof Sunroof 50 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous a...

Page 27: ...a replacement key or additional key is needed If it becomes difficult to turn a key inspect the key blade for debris Periodically clean with a brush or pick With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview 0 374 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 370 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the dist...

Page 28: ...s to lock all doors If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds See Vehicle Personalization 0 155 If the driver door is open when Q is pressed all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock if enabled in Vehicle Per...

Page 29: ...econds The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON RUN or 7 is pressed again The ignition must be in LOCK OFF for the panic alarm to work Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system allows for doors and the liftgate to be accessed without pressing the RKE transmitter button The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft of the door being opened If the vehicle has this feature there wi...

Page 30: ... RKE transmitter inside the vehicle Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle see Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization 0 155 Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Feature Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four s...

Page 31: ... Open the center console storage area and the storage tray The transmitter pocket insert is in front of the storage area next to the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats 5 Press the ENGINE START STOP button When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter 6 Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pock...

Page 32: ... the transmitter pocket insert Open the center console storage area and the storage tray The transmitter pocket insert is in front of the storage area next to the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats 6 Press the ENGINE START STOP button When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter 7 Remove the transmi...

Page 33: ...sible Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 With the key removed insert a flat thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remov...

Page 34: ...ange may be reduced while the vehicle is running Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 26 or Vehicle Personalization 0 155 Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1 Press and release Q 2 Immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on The do...

Page 35: ...ys lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Use the key in the driver door To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle Press Q or K on the p...

Page 36: ...cle Personalization 0 155 Lockout Protection If the vehicle is in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside If an RKE transmitter is detected an...

Page 37: ... contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air Continued Warning Continued and set the fan speed to the highes...

Page 38: ... motion Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched If equipped with Keyless Access the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft of the liftgate to automatically unlock it See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 27 The liftgate has an electric latch If the battery is disconnected or has l...

Page 39: ...e liftgate handle cannot be used to close the liftgate Do not manually force the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures or after repeated power cycling over a short period of time If this occurs the liftgate can still be operated manually Select OFF on the liftgate switch If the vehicle is shifted out of P Park wh...

Page 40: ... Select MAX or 3 4 mode and open the liftgate 2 Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed 3 Press and hold l next to the latch on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds This indicates the setting has been recorded The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height ...

Page 41: ... not keep your foot under the bumper the liftgate will not activate Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions If the liftgate does not respond to the kick open or close the liftgate by another method or start the vehicle The feature will be re enabled When closing the liftgate using this feature there will be a short delay ...

Page 42: ...urity This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal Vehicle Alarm System The indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door liftgate or the hood is open Slow Flash Alar...

Page 43: ...KE transmitter and the horn chirps three times an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed If the alarm has been activated a message will appear on the DIC See Security Messages 0 151 Power Sounder Inclination Sensor and Intrusion Sensor In addition to the standard theft deterrent system features this system may also have a power sounder inclination sensor and intrusion sensor Th...

Page 44: ...alid transmitter is found in the vehicle The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle If the transmitter is ever damaged you may not be able to start the vehicle W...

Page 45: ...her vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors To adjust the mirrors 1 Press 1 or 2 to select the driver o...

Page 46: ... The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on 1 Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirror See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 174 Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps from behind Blind Spot Mirrors If equipped there is a small convex mirror built into the upper a...

Page 47: ... glance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with memory seats the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when The vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or remains in R Re...

Page 48: ...hot weather They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be se...

Page 49: ... without holding the switch Pull the window switch up fully and release it to activate the express up feature The express up feature can be canceled at any time by briefly pulling the switch Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected or is not working the driver power window will need to be reprogrammed for the express up feature to work To repro...

Page 50: ...indow switch in the partially or fully pulled up position The window rises for as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released the express mode is reactivated In this mode the window can still close on an object in its path Use care when using the override mode Window Lockout This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating except from the driver position Press Z to activa...

Page 51: ...on To express close the sunroof fully press and release the front of switch 1 Press the switch again to stop it When the sunroof is opened an air deflector will automatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually If an object is in the path of the ...

Page 52: ...lt Care 72 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 73 Airbag System Airbag System 73 Where Are the Airbags 75 When Should an Airbag Inflate 76 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 78 How Does an Airbag Restrain 78 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 78 Passenger Sensing System 80 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 84 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 84 Airbag System Check...

Page 53: ...l occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head...

Page 54: ...d To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked If you are installing a child restraint in the third row seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anch...

Page 55: ...brating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems 0 231 Lumbar Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support Press and hold the control do...

Page 56: ...ell back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Memory Seats If memory equipped the SET 1 2 and B Exit buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirrors power tilt and telescoping steering column and adjustable pedals Storing Memory Positions To save positions to the 1 ...

Page 57: ...ACCESSORY See Auto Memory Recall under Comfort and Convenience in Vehicle Personalization 0 155 To stop recall movement press one of the memory power mirror or power seat controls press the power tilt and telescoping steering column control or press the adjustable pedal control If something has blocked the driver seat power tilt and telescoping steering column and or the adjustable pedals while re...

Page 58: ...ion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat The buttons are on the center stack below the climate control system To operate the engine must be running Press I to heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press A to cool the driver or passenge...

Page 59: ... the vehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 and Vehicle Personalization 0 155 Rear Seats Heated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns See the Warning under Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 57 The buttons are on the rear of the center console Press M or L to heat the left outboard or right outboard seat cushio...

Page 60: ...urn to the upright position If the lever is lifted without applying pressure the seat will release to a folded position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked The second row seats can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Warning Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled positio...

Page 61: ...ard side of the seat to release the seatback The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor If the seatback cannot fold flat try moving the front seat forward and or put the front seatback in the upright position 3 Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor The seat will tumble forward 4 The rear pull strap can also be used to fold or fold and tumble the seat I...

Page 62: ...eat 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat 2 Pull the strap on the bottom rear of the second row seat to release the seatback The seatback will fold forward 3 Pull the strap again to release the rear of the seat from the floor The seat will tumble forward Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature Warning Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle i...

Page 63: ... must be in P Park for this feature to work Fold the seat to load cargo Fold and tumble the seat for entry to the third row Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat Driver Side Rear Panel Button Shown 2 Press the automatic seat release button on the panel behind the rear doors The seatback automatically folds flat ...

Page 64: ...e tumbled position 1 Pull the seat down until both sides of the seat are latched to the floor Make sure the seat is securely latched to the floor before raising the seatback If both sides are not latched to the floor the seatback will not raise 2 Lift the seatback and push it rearward Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Third Row Seats Folding the Seatback Caution Folding a rea...

Page 65: ...the mini latch in the holder in the headliner 5 Press and hold the switch 2 on the side trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback The left switch folds the left seatback and the right switch folds the right seatback 6 Repeat the steps for the other seatback if desired The switches 1 can be used to fold or fold and tumble the second row seats from the cargo area See Second Row Seats 0 59 Returnin...

Page 66: ...of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly It also describes some things not to do with safety belts Warning Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly In a crash if you or your passenger s are not wearing safety belts injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle har...

Page 67: ...ave to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safety belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size There ar...

Page 68: ...lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached see Third Row Seats 0 63 for instructions on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini buckle The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjus...

Page 69: ...ot go fully into the buckle check if the correct buckle is being used Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender 0 72 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Be...

Page 70: ...gainst a safety belt damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt height adjustment c...

Page 71: ...es Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Continued Warning Continued and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older ...

Page 72: ...n Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck 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 Third Row Seating Positions Comfort guides are available through your dealer for third row s...

Page 73: ... only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Safety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt reminder light safety belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are all working properly...

Page 74: ...lt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light 0 127 Airbag System The vehicle has the following ...

Page 75: ...igned to work with safety belts not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 76 Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Everyone in the vehicl...

Page 76: ...nflates can be seriously injured or killed Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children 0 86 or Infants and Young Children 0 87 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light 0 1...

Page 77: ...e airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an Continued Warning Continued inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat or console accessories that block...

Page 78: ...st the restraint according to crash severity The vehicle also has a seat position sensor that enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat The seat position sensor provides information that is used to adjust the deployment of the driver frontal airbag The front center airbag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending upon the location of the impact...

Page 79: ...occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first second and third rows The rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ejections But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag...

Page 80: ...re enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle such as the fuel system brake and steering systems etc Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes s...

Page 81: ...e presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size Whenever possible children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position Never put a rear facing ch...

Page 82: ...d passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing syste...

Page 83: ...restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint See Head Restraints ...

Page 84: ...ased risk of serious injury or even death An adult sized occupant should not ride in the front outboard passenger seat if the passenger airbag off indicator is lit Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Bel...

Page 85: ...le s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats safety belts airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel any airbag module ceiling or pillar garnish trim overhead console front sensors side impact sensors airbag wir...

Page 86: ...ken the airbag may not work properly Do not Continued Caution Continued open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened or broken airbag coverings have the airbag covering and or airbag module replaced For the location of the airbags see Where Are the Airbags 0 75 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the...

Page 87: ...lder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a ...

Page 88: ...In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone i...

Page 89: ...d by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For exam...

Page 90: ...cle safety standards The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two ...

Page 91: ... acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window Securing an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A chi...

Page 92: ...ve around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Canada Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians CPSTs are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic ...

Page 93: ...estraint in the 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 See Passenger Sensing System 0 80 for additional information When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle Child restraints and boost...

Page 94: ...sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor The LATCH anchorage system can be used until the combined w...

Page 95: ... Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for y...

Page 96: ... row seats For third row seats the top tether anchor symbol is on the flipper panel Second Row Seat Bucket For models with bucket second row seating the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Second Row Seat 60 ...

Page 97: ...TCH System Warning If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors or with the safety belt the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anchors or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child ...

Page 98: ... center airbag a child restraint can be installed in any second row seating position If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint 0 91 This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure...

Page 99: ...ird row seat move the flipper panel rearward to access the top tether anchors 2 2 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you a...

Page 100: ... route the tether around the head restraint 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement for proper installation Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation 1 Partially fold the seatback forward See ...

Page 101: ...n damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash see your dealer to have the Continued Warning Continued system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and i...

Page 102: ...e to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 91 1 Put the child restraint on the seat For the third row outboard seating positions if the head restraint interferes with the proper installatio...

Page 103: ... retractor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 92 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check...

Page 104: ...raint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not dep...

Page 105: ...nger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 127 2 Put the child 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 how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 4 Push the...

Page 106: ...e retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path 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 in of movement If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passen...

Page 107: ...ge compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio press and hold P to open There is a USB port inside See the infotainment manual Press and hold P again to close Keep the storage area closed when not in use The storage area cannot be operated with P when valet mode is enabled See Vehicl...

Page 108: ...be a child view mirror located within the sunglasses bin Release the bin and then push up halfway to secure in position Rear Storage There is storage in the floor of the rear cargo area Lift the handle to access There is a removable divider to help organize Center Console Storage Pull the handle and lift to access There are auxiliary jacks USB ports an accessory power outlet a tote compartment and...

Page 109: ... vehicle 3 Swing the cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle To put the cover in the vehicle 1 Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down 2 Hold the cover at an angle and place the cover end cap into the slot in the passenger side trim panel 3 Move the other end of the cover forward and hold it next to the driver side trim panel slot 4 Press the ...

Page 110: ...o on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg 220 lb or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravi...

Page 111: ...ake System Warning Light 130 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 131 Four Wheel Drive Light 131 Tow Haul Mode Light 132 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 132 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 132 Traction Off Light 132 StabiliTrak OFF Light 133 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 133 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 133 Tire Pressure Light 134 Engine Oil Pressure Light 134 Low Fuel Warning Li...

Page 112: ...niversal Remote System Operation 164 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering whee...

Page 113: ...d See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 282 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor An internal circuit breaker to the motor will stop the motor until it cools down Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on w 1 or 3 INT they will immediately stop If z FRONT is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will restart and move to the ba...

Page 114: ...settings when z AUTO is turned on a message may display indicating that the wiper band must be in one of the sensitivity settings for Rainsense to operate Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash move the windshield wiper lever to OFF This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers With Rainsense if the transmission is in N Neutral and the vehicle speed is very slow t...

Page 115: ... the rear wiper will automatically park under the rear spoiler The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N Neutral or the vehicle speed has increased Reverse Gear Wipes If the rear wiper control is off the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R Reverse and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes If ...

Page 116: ...connection to OnStar If auto timing is set the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone To set the clock display 1 Select SETTINGS from the Home Page then select Time and Date 2 Select Clock Display 3 Turn the MENU knob to Off or On 4 Press the MENU knob to select Press o BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes Setting the Time and Date with...

Page 117: ...r of the center armrest storage One in the third row seat area on the driver side One in the rear cargo area on the passenger side Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use The accessory power outlets are powered as follows The power outlet near the cupholders for vehicles with a center console or on the center stack for vehicles with bench seats can be configured to operate using Retai...

Page 118: ... cords Power Outlet 110 120 Volt Alternating Current If equipped with this power outlet it can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts For vehicles with a center console the 110 120 volt power outlet is on the rear of the center console For vehicles with bench seats the 110 120 volt power outlet is on the center stack below the climate controls An indicator l...

Page 119: ...g can affect the operation of an implanted pacemaker or other medical devices If you have one it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system The vehicle must be in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP The wireless charging feature may not correctly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 203 The operat...

Page 120: ...e charging pad and does not display remove the phone from the pad and wait three seconds before placing aligning the phone on the pad again Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning l...

Page 121: ...GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 120 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Standard Theme Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 122: ... or change the audio source Use w or x to change the station or go to the next or previous track Phone Press V to select the Phone app then press p to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls or scroll through contacts If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operation Navigation Press V to select the Navigation app then press ...

Page 123: ...a chime Software Information Displays open source software information Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers or miles The odometer displays on the Speed page of the Driver Information Center DIC Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far t...

Page 124: ... capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Metric Standard Theme Shown English Standard Theme Shown The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa kilopascals or psi pounds per ...

Page 125: ...anty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Metric Standard Theme Shown English Standard Theme Shown This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle s engine coolant Whi...

Page 126: ...e gauge is reading in the red area and or a message appears in the Driver Information Center DIC the vehicle must be stopped and the cause checked One possible cause is a low fluid level in the transmission See Transmission Messages 0 152 Caution Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating or the transmission can be damaged This could lead to costly repairs that would not ...

Page 127: ...he normal operating range If the vehicle must be driven turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner and unplug all chargers and accessories Readings outside the normal operating range indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder lig...

Page 128: ...the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System 0 73 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the a...

Page 129: ...e are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light 0 127 for more information including important...

Page 130: ...ne transmission exhaust intake or fuel system or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications can cause this light to come on This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also affect the vehicle s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications 0 262 If the light is flashing A malfuncti...

Page 131: ... steering wheel Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 259 See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The light is on when the engine is running The light does not come on when the ignition is in Service Only Mode Critical em...

Page 132: ...ght is on Driving with the brake system Continued Warning Continued warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn...

Page 133: ... See Tow Haul Mode 0 212 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light This light is green if LKA is available to assist LKA may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction The LKA light will turn amber This light is amber and flashes as a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert to indicate that the lane marking has been cross...

Page 134: ...action Control System TCS is also off If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 218 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have the v...

Page 135: ...hen the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display See Tire Messages 0 152 Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure 0 303 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the li...

Page 136: ... a check to show it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and th...

Page 137: ... exterior lamps are in use See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 165 Cruise Control Light The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active See Cruise Control 0 221 Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC if equipped is on and ready and turns green when the ACC is set and active ...

Page 138: ...r x to scroll to the Settings application 3 Press V to enter the Settings menu 4 Scroll to Info Pages and press p 5 Press w or x to move through the list of possible information displays 6 Press V while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item When an item is selected a checkmark will appear next to it DIC Info Pages The following is the list of all possible DIC info page displays So...

Page 139: ...display shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change Timer and Fuel Used Can be used as a timer To start the timer press V while this display is active The display will show the amount of time that has passe...

Page 140: ...s about 5 km 3 mi of driving During driving the bars will shift to always reflect the most recent distance on the right side Press and hold V to clear the graph or press p to reset through the menu ECO Index Provides feedback on the efficiency of current driving behavior The bar graph shows a value that is based on current fuel consumption compared to what is expected from the vehicle with good an...

Page 141: ...HUD lens on top of the instrument panel The information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle Caution If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid The HUD information can be displayed in various languages The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed i...

Page 142: ... Each press will change the display view D Image Brightness Lift up and hold to brighten the display Press down and hold to dim the display Hold down to turn the display off The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the s...

Page 143: ...in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view Metric English Navigation View This displays the speed view along with Turn by Turn Navigation information The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active Navigation Turn by Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view Metric English Performance View This displays the speedometer ...

Page 144: ...e action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously clearing the message does not correct the problem The following are the possible messages and some information about them Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle s battery i...

Page 145: ...en there is a problem with the brake boost assist system When this message is displayed the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal under these conditions Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control ITBC system this message displays and a chi...

Page 146: ...PLIED This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal When this occurs ACC will not brake See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 224 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL If this message displays take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Forward Collision Alert FCA and or the Active Emergency Braking System may not w...

Page 147: ...ant Temperature Gauge 0 124 When towing use Tow Haul Mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission See Tow Haul Mode 0 212 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime may sound if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has c...

Page 148: ...e next time the vehicle is 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 service as soon as possible Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE ...

Page 149: ...lert setting but braking is less likely to occur See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 236 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking FAB System has been unavailable for some time The FAB System does not need service This message can display under the following conditions The front of the vehicle or windshield is not clean Keep these areas clean ...

Page 150: ... has been repaired SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving the vehicle needs service Do not use the Lane Keep Assist LKA Lane Departure Warning LDW Front Automatic Braking FAB and Forward Collision Alert FCA features Take the vehicle to your dealer SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Parking Assist system Do not use this system t...

Page 151: ...ONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS When this message displays the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See your dealer for service See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 218 STABILITRAK INITIALIZING This message may come on if the StabiliTrak system has not fully initialized because of road conditions o...

Page 152: ...ystem Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Security Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft deterrent system The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine See Immobilizer Operation 0 43 Steering System Messages STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE This mes...

Page 153: ...E PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires is low This message also displays with a vehicle picture to indicate the location of the low tire The low tire pressure warning light will also come on See Tire Pressure Light 0 134 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at...

Page 154: ... 212 Automatic Transmission 0 207 and Cruise Control 0 221 SERVICE 4WD If the vehicle has four wheel drive this message may display if a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Make sure the key is in the LOCK OFF position for at least one minute then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display I...

Page 155: ...e stays on until the ignition is turned off There is a short in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes When this message displays power is no longer available to the trailer brakes As soon as it is safe to do so carefully pull the 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 tra...

Page 156: ...on features Depending on the vehicle some may not be available Radio Audio System Controls 1 Press the desired feature to display a list of available options 2 Press to select the desired feature setting 3 Press o BACK on the faceplate or the 0 screen button to return to the previous menu or exit Turn the vehicle to ON RUN to access the Settings menu then select SETTINGS from the Home Page on the ...

Page 157: ...ited See Manage Favorites in Settings under Radio in the infotainment manual Number of Favorites Shown Press to set the number of favorites to display Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown Audible Touch Feedback This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off Select Off or On Bose AudioPilot This allow...

Page 158: ...sist Side Blind Zone Alert Rear Cross Traffic Alert Alert Type This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision Alert Lane Departure Warning and Park Assist alerts Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert FCA and Front Automatic Braking FA...

Page 159: ...d on or off See Memory Seats 0 55 Select On or Off Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level Press or to adjust the volume Reverse Tilt Mirror When on the driver and or passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R Reverse to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels Select Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Mirror ...

Page 160: ...lect Off All Doors or Driver Door Delayed Door Lock When on this feature will delay the locking of the doors To override the delay press the power door lock switch on the door Select On or Off Remote Lock Unlock Start Select Remote Lock Unlock Start and the following may display Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Lock Feedback Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat...

Page 161: ...t Off or On Bluetooth Select and the following may display Pair New Device Device Management Ringtones Voice Mail Numbers Pair New Device Select to pair a new device See Pairing in Infotainment Controls under Bluetooth in the infotainment manual Device Management Select to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete a phone Ringtones Press to change the ring tone for the speci...

Page 162: ... Rear Park Assist Symbols Guidance Lines Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 231 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select to turn Off or On Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 231 Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Sett...

Page 163: ...ansmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all people and objects near the garage door Make sure the hand held transmitter has a new...

Page 164: ...programmed button for five seconds If the light stays on or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move continue with programming Steps 4 6 Learn or Smart Button 4 After completing Steps 1 3 locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver The...

Page 165: ... by the Universal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the ...

Page 166: ...ytime Running Lamps DRL Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on For vehicles first sold in Canada the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P Park AUTO Automatic Automatically turns on the headlamps parking lamps taillamps instrument panel lights roof marker lamps if equipped and license plate lamps When the vehicle ...

Page 167: ...igh beam headlamps are on this indicator light on the instrument cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use the high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam the...

Page 168: ...age the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL During that delay the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 169 When it...

Page 169: ...sh to signal a lane change This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times It will flash six times if Tow Haul Mode is active Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until the lever is released The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or ...

Page 170: ...he instrument cluster When the fog lamps are turned on the parking lamps automatically turn on When the headlamps are changed to high beam the fog lamps also go off When the high beam headlamps are turned off the fog lamps will come on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls...

Page 171: ...p settings press the following OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if equipped To operate the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power RAP Press m or n next to each readin...

Page 172: ... Power Management EPM which estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up When the state of charge is high the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging The voltmeter gauge or the voltage d...

Page 173: ...of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 143 Battery Power Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep th...

Page 174: ...08 2016 crc 6 2 15 Infotainment System 173 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 173 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

Page 175: ...and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled Some climate control settings can be changed See Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 155 1 Driver Temperature Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 Fan Control 5 Defrost 6 Passenger Temperature Control 7 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 8 Rear Window Defogger 9 RCTRL Rear Climate Control Lockout 10 Rear Tempe...

Page 176: ... cover the solar sensor on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load See Sensors later in this section Manual Operation O On Off Press to turn the climate control system on or off Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor This direction can be changed by pressing the air delivery mode 9 Fan Control Turn clock...

Page 177: ...ecirculation Press to turn on recirculation An indicator light comes on Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle It can also be used to help reduce outside air and odors that enter the vehicle The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated Auto Defog The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle...

Page 178: ...p or down to increase or decrease the airflow temperature into the rear passenger area RCTRL Rear Climate Control Lockout Press to lock or unlock control of the rear climate control system from the rear seat passengers When locked the rear climate control can only be adjusted from the front seat Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote start feature the climate control sy...

Page 179: ...icated in the display when automatic operation is active If any of the climate control settings are manually adjusted this cancels full automatic operation The display only indicates climate control functions when the system is in rear independent mode Manual Operation 9 Fan Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn completely counterclockwise to turn th...

Page 180: ...imum fan level before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the window Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system Check with your dealer before adding equipme...

Page 181: ...d secure the tabs 7 Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box See your dealer if additional assistance is needed Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It sh...

Page 182: ... Exhaust Engine Exhaust 206 Running the Vehicle While Parked 206 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 207 Manual Mode 209 Tow Haul Mode 212 Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 213 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 216 Parking Brake 217 Brake Assist 217 Hill Start Assist HSA 218 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 218 Magnetic Ride Control 220 Locking Rear Axle 220...

Page 183: ...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 favo...

Page 184: ...if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle Braking steering and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal...

Page 185: ...n See specific vehicle steering messages under Steering System Messages 0 151 See your dealer if there is a problem Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are some situations when st...

Page 186: ...l can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other material on the road Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Try to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tir...

Page 187: ...n be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible The heaviest things should be on the floor forward of the rear axle Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on t...

Page 188: ...d or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and stay alert Never go downhill forward or backward with either the transmission or transfer case in N Neutral The brakes could overheat and you could lose control Warning If the vehicle has the 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 b...

Page 189: ...ive straight down the hill 3 If the vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling set the parking brake shift into P Park and turn the vehicle off 3 1 Leave the vehicle and seek help 3 2 Stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it 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 Dr...

Page 190: ...l Reduce vehicle speed when driving on hard packed snow and ice Warning Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice you 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 yo...

Page 191: ...ck stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ig...

Page 192: ...n gear Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane Do not swing wide or cross the center line Be alert on top of hills something could be in your lane e g stalled car accident Pay attention to special road signs e g falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Snow or ice between the tires and t...

Page 193: ...out 5 cm 2 in on the vehicle side that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to circulate the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems For more information about CO see Engine Exhaust 0 206 To save fuel run the engine for short periods to warm t...

Page 194: ...r spinning the wheels as little as possible To prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out See Towing the Vehicle 0 330 Recovery hooks can be used if equipped...

Page 195: ...sh Overloading can also reduce stopping distance damage the tires and shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds...

Page 196: ...t of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine ...

Page 197: ... kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the center pillar B ...

Page 198: ...cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also reduce stopping distance damage the tires and shorten the life of the vehicle The label will help decide how much cargo and installed equipment the truck can carry Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change the weight ratings Ask your dealer to help load the vehicle the right way Caution Overloading the vehicl...

Page 199: ... slow for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km 200 mi or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean Continued Caution Continued premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake...

Page 200: ...hbutton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 27 To shift out of P Park the vehicle must be in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN and the brake pedal must be applied Stopping the Engine LOCK OFF No Indicator Lights When the vehicle is stopped press the ENGINE START STOP butto...

Page 201: ...ng Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for longer than two seconds or press twice in five seconds ACC ACCESSORY Amber Indicator Light This...

Page 202: ...h the Keyless Access system the RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle Press the ENGINE START STOP button with the brake pedal applied When the engine begins cranking let go of the button The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle if there is interference or the RKE battery is low the Driver ...

Page 203: ...0 F To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is by the left front fender next to the engine compartment fuse block Check the heater cord for damage If it is damaged do not use it See your dealer for a replacement Inspect the cord for damage yearly 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet Warning Improper use of ...

Page 204: ...ows OnStar System if equipped Sunroof if equipped Accessory Power Outlets The console and center seat outlets are RAP powered These features work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the windows and sunroof continue to work up to 10 minutes until any door is opened The radio continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is open...

Page 205: ...le is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you move the shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move 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 shift the transmission into...

Page 206: ...rk 3 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 exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Active Fuel Management Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management Th...

Page 207: ...roperly repaired Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or 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 Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclo...

Page 208: ...gine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park 0 203 and Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 246 Warning If you have four wheel drive the vehicle will be free to r...

Page 209: ...nd Tow Haul Mode when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or driving off road Shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding See Skidding under Loss of Control 0 185 The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting t...

Page 210: ...raking If equipped with a gasoline engine and an automatic transmission Normal Mode Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle is started but is not enabled in Range Selection Mode It assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle The first time the system engages for each ignition key cycle a DIC message will b...

Page 211: ...t transmission range This number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in M Manual Mode All gears below that number are available As driving conditions change the transmission can automatically shift to lower gears For example when 5 Fifth is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are automatically shifted by the transmission but 6 Sixth cannot be used until the pl...

Page 212: ...0 212 While using Range Selection Mode cruise control and the Tow Haul Mode can be used Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are Continued Caution Continued stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehic...

Page 213: ...l and Mountain Roads 0 191 Also see Tow Haul Mode under Towing Equipment 0 251 Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow Haul Mode is selected and the vehicle is not in the Range Selection Mode See Tow Haul Mode listed previously and Manual Mode 0 209 Tow Haul Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grade...

Page 214: ...ark You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N Neutral See Parking Brake 0 217 Caution Extended high speed operation in 4 n may damage or shorten the life of the drivetrain Engagement noise and bump when shifting between 4 n and 4 m or from N Neutral with the engine running is normal Shifting into 4 n will turn Traction Con...

Page 215: ...tly lower fuel economy than 2 m 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use this position when extra traction is needed such as when driving on snowy or icy roads when off roading or when plowing snow 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting engages the front axle and delivers extra torque Choose 4 n when driving off road in deep sand deep mud or deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills Shifting into...

Page 216: ...ng the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case If the transmission is in gear and or moving more than 5 km h 3 mph the 4 m AUTO or 2 m indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift With the vehicle moving less than 5 km h 3 mph and the transmission in N Neutral attempt the shift again Shifting ...

Page 217: ... clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 0 131 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the whe...

Page 218: ... the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal If the 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 219: ...econd 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 a drive gear and facing downhill or if the vehicle is facing uphill and in R Reverse There may be situations on minor hills less than 5 grade with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer where HSA may activate Ride Control...

Page 220: ...hen the transfer case is in Four Wheel Drive Low the stability system is automatically disabled the StabiliTrak OFF light comes on and the appropriate message will appear on the DIC Both traction control and StabiliTrak are automatically disabled in this condition The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster This light will Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin Flash when Stab...

Page 221: ... automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km h 35 mph Traction control will remain off The vehicle has a Trailer Sway Control TSC feature and a Hill Start Assist HSA feature See Trailer Sway Control TSC 0 258 or Hill Start Assist HSA 0 218 Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 262 Magnetic Ride Control This vehicle may have a semi active d...

Page 222: ...ehicle height thereafter The system may exhaust lower vehicle height for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key has been turned off You may hear the air compressor operating when the height is being adjusted If a weight distributing hitch is being used it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch Cruise Control Warning Cruise control c...

Page 223: ...ume Accelerate If there is a set speed in memory press to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If 5 is on when not in use SET or RES control could get pressed and go into cruise when not desired Keep the cruise 5 bu...

Page 224: ...Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise control briefly pressing the SET button will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise cont...

Page 225: ...gap To disengage ACC apply the brake If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed when the traction control system TCS or electronic stability control system activates the ACC may automatically disengage See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 218 When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used the ACC can be turned back on ACC will not engage if the TCS or electronic stability control sy...

Page 226: ...cle speed Cancel Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected set speed 3 Follow Distance Gap Press to select a following gap time or distance setting for ACC of Far Medium or Near Setting Adaptive Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use the cruise on off control could get pressed and cruise control could become active when not desired Keep the cruise control off when crui...

Page 227: ...s 0 144 Press and hold RES until the desired set speed appears on the display then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments briefly press RES For each press the vehicle goes to the next 1 km h 1 mph faster mark on the speedometer When it is determined that there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap then the vehicle speed will increase to the...

Page 228: ...ather conditions when selecting the following gap The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity Far Medium or Near for the Forward Collision Alert FCA feature See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 234 Alerting the Driver Without Head Up Display With Head Up Display If ACC is ...

Page 229: ... vehicle ahead changing lanes Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash Use caution when using ACC Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes ACC Automatically Disengages ACC may automatically disengage and you will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when Your vehicle speed goes below the minimum s...

Page 230: ...sh into a vehicle ahead of you or lose control of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready Continued Warning Continued to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC may not detect the vehicle ah...

Page 231: ...d to take over acceleration and braking on steep hills especially when towing a trailer If the brakes are applied the ACC disengages Disengaging ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press 5 Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if 5 is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Cleaning the Sensing System The radar sensor o...

Page 232: ... time to avoid a crash Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice snow mud or dirt Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacl...

Page 233: ...e may display on the RVC screen to show that RPA has detected an object This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object Warning The camera s do not display children pedestrians bicyclists crossing traffic animals or any other object outside of the cameras field of view below the bumper or under the vehicle Shown distances may be different from actual distances D...

Page 234: ... color from yellow to amber to red When an object is first detected in the rear one beep will be heard from the rear or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse two times When an object is very close 0 6 m 2 ft in the vehicle rear or 0 3 m 1 ft in the vehicle front a continuous beep will sound from the front or rear depending on object location or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pul...

Page 235: ...Systems for Driving If equipped when driving the vehicle in a forward gear Forward Collision Alert FCA Lane Departure Warning LDW Lane Keep Assist LKA Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA Lane Change Alert LCA and or the Front Automatic Braking FAB System can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped the FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused...

Page 236: ...pedestrians or other objects FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that ...

Page 237: ... setting automatically changes the ACC following gap setting Far Medium or Near Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshie...

Page 238: ...pedestrians or other objects Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes FAB may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash Warning FAB may automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in situations where it is unexpected and undesired It could respond to a turning v...

Page 239: ...d zone If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side the display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes Since this system is part of the Lane Change Alert system read the entire Lane Change Alert section before using this feature Lane Change Alert LCA If equipped the LCA system is a lane changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crash...

Page 240: ...ving vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected vehicle this display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes LCA can be disabled through vehicle personalization using the Side Blind Zone Alert option See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 155 If...

Page 241: ...nu Radio Frequency Information See Radio Frequency Statement 0 370 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in the lane departure direction Since this system is part of the Lane Keep Assist LKA system read the entire LKA section befor...

Page 242: ...e windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair Do not use LKA in bad weather conditions Warning Using LKA while towing a trailer or on slippery roads could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash Turn the system off How the System Works The LKA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LKA on and off press A to the left of the steering whe...

Page 243: ...ER Detergent Gasolines See www toptiergas com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines Use premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher Regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher can be used but acceleration and fuel economy will be reduced and an audible knocking noise may be heard If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 91 oc...

Page 244: ...missions Standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 129 If this occurs return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the cond...

Page 245: ...ozzle is inserted too quickly This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Insert the refueling nozzle slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop prior to beginning to flow fuel To open the fuel door push and release the rearward center edge of the door The vehicle has a capless refueling system and does not have a fuel cap The filling nozzle must be fully ins...

Page 246: ... and you or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged 3 Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return to the storage location Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other Continued Warning Continued means You or others could be badly burned and ...

Page 247: ... of trailer towing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when towing Turn off Parking Assist when towing The Front Automatic Braking System should be set to Off when towing See Front A...

Page 248: ...to the left move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Caution Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When turning with a trailer make wider tu...

Page 249: ... if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 Release the brake pedal Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Shift in...

Page 250: ...ion in Weight of the Trailer following Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly The following information has many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your sa...

Page 251: ...sions The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue...

Page 252: ...rier is no more than half of the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle or 227 kg 500 lb whichever is less Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the center pillar or see Vehicle Load Limits 0 194 Make sure not to exceed the GVWR limit for the vehicle or the RGAWR with the tow vehicle and ...

Page 253: ...ains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer If the trailer being towed weighs up to 2 271 kg 5 000 lb with a factory installed step bumper safety chains may be attached to the attaching points on the bumper otherwise safety chains should be attached to holes on the trailer hitch platform Always leave just enough slack so the combination can turn Never allow safety...

Page 254: ... Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the Tow Haul Mode This indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the Tow Haul Mode is on Tow Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load See Tow Haul Mode 0 212 Tow Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 per...

Page 255: ...system is integrated with the vehicle s brake antilock brake and StabiliTrak systems In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate power sent to the trailer s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock up This does not imply that the trailer has StabiliTrak If the vehicle s brake antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems a...

Page 256: ...any of the following Scroll through the DIC menu pages Press a Trailer Gain button If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed press a Trailer Gain button to recall the current Trailer Gain setting Each press and release of the gain buttons will then change the Trailer Gain setting Activate the Manual Trailer Brake apply lever TRAILER GAIN This setting can be adjusted from 0 0 to ...

Page 257: ...any time vehicle loading trailer loading or road surface conditions change Warning Trailer brakes that are over gained or under gained may not stop the vehicle and the trailer as intended and can result in a crash Always follow the instructions to set the Trailer Gain for the proper trailer stopping performance Use the following to adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition 1 Drive the vehicle ...

Page 258: ... There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the trailer brakes This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring This message will also turn off if it is acknowledged To determine if the electrical fault is on the vehicle side or trailer side of the trailer wiring harness connection 1 Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the vehicle 2 Turn the igniti...

Page 259: ... has the electric actuated brake system StabiliTrak may also apply the trailer brakes If TSC is enabled the Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak warning light will flash on the instrument cluster Vehicle speed must be reduced If trailer sway continues StabiliTrak can reduce engine torque to help slow the vehicle See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 218 Warning Even if the vehicle...

Page 260: ...device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehic...

Page 261: ...Check 282 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 282 Wiper Blade Replacement 282 Glass Replacement 283 Windshield Replacement 284 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 284 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 284 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 284 LED Lighting 285 Fog Lamps 285 Back Up Lamps 285 License Plate Lamp 286 Replacement Bulbs 287 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 287 Fuses 287 En...

Page 262: ...orted service people Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals See Battery...

Page 263: ...oftware modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 84 Vehic...

Page 264: ...o vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the handle with this symbol on it It is inside the vehicle under the steering wheel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the ho...

Page 265: ...GMC Yukon Denali Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 264 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 266: ...f the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 267 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil ...

Page 267: ...erating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess am...

Page 268: ...g or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil 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 into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a plac...

Page 269: ...e times within five seconds 3 Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC If the display shows 100 the system is reset If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started and or the REMAINING OIL LIFE is near 0 the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually...

Page 270: ...eaner filter Lightly tap and shake the engine air cleaner filter away from the vehicle to release loose dust and dirt Inspect the engine air cleaner filter for damage and replace if damaged Do not clean the engine air cleaner filter or components with water or compressed air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 1 Screws 4 2 Electrical Connector 3 Air Duct Clamp 1 Locate the air clea...

Page 271: ...ture 1 Coolant Surge Tank 2 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 3 Engine Electric Cooling Fan s Warning An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not running To avoid injury always keep hands clothing and tools away from any engine cooling fan Warning Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the eng...

Page 272: ...rned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Help...

Page 273: ...sible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark see How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank following How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Warning You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Caution This vehicle has a specific coola...

Page 274: ...e to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Replace the pressure cap tightly 6 Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 6 Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overhea...

Page 275: ...ED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message along with a low coolant condition can indicate a serious problem If there is an engine overheat warning but no steam is seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic Tows a tra...

Page 276: ...t the cooling system is functioning properly The fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required The electric engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been turned off This is normal and no service is required Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use Use a fluid that has suf...

Page 277: ...d lead to a crash When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Caution Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help preven...

Page 278: ... too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Warning If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid fal...

Page 279: ... needed See Engine Compartment Overview 0 264 for battery location Warning WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING See California Prop...

Page 280: ...at to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 to determine what kind of lubricant to use Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be...

Page 281: ... two The rear axle assembly must be supported on a flat level surface to get a true reading How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is 1 0 mm to 19 0 mm 0 04 in to 0 7 in below the bottom of the fill hole located on the rear axle Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...

Page 282: ... any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation Engine...

Page 283: ...ver out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer for service Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check Warning When you are doing this check the vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once shoul...

Page 284: ...mage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 5 Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper blade replacement Rear Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the rear wiper blade 1 Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass The rear wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehic...

Page 285: ...from these systems See Object Detection System Messages 0 148 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs 0 287 For any bulb changing procedure not lis...

Page 286: ...e front bumper 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly by pressing the connector release 3 Turn the bulb counter clockwise to remove it from the housing Back Up Lamps To replace a back up bulb 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate 0 36 2 Remove the taillamp closeout cover from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top and bottom at the same time to unfasten the sn...

Page 287: ...9 Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place License Plate Lamp Passenger Side Shown Driver Side Similar 1 Bulb Socket 2 Bulb 3 Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Push the lamp assembly 3 toward the center of the vehicle 2 Pull the lamp assembly down to remove 3 Turn the bulb socket 1 counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 4 Pull the bulb 2 straight out of th...

Page 288: ... as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electric...

Page 289: ...e goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle Lift the cover to access the fuse block Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component A fuse puller is available in the left instrument pane...

Page 290: ...n XL Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 Vehicle Care 289 Item Usage 1 Electric running boards Item Usage 2 Antilock brake system pump Item Usage 3 Interior BEC LT1 4 MBS passenger ...

Page 291: ...M 34 Back up lamps 35 Antilock brake system valve 36 Trailer brakes 37 Upfitter 3 relay 39 Trailer stop turn right 40 Trailer stop turn left 41 Trailer park lamps 42 Right parking lamps 43 Left parking lamps 44 Upfitter 3 45 Automatic level control run crank 47 Upfitter 4 48 Upfitter 4 relay 49 Reverse lamps 51 Parking lamp relay Item Usage 59 Euro trailer 60 Air conditioning control 63 Upfitter 1...

Page 292: ...ne control module 102 Engine control module Transmission control module 103 Auxiliary interior heater 104 Starter 107 Aero shutter 109 Police upfitter 112 Starter relay Item Usage 114 Front windshield washer 115 Rear window washer 116 Cooling fan left 121 Right HID headlamp 122 Left HID headlamp 123 Cooling fan right Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left The left instrument panel fuse block access door...

Page 293: ...wn Number Usage 1 Not used 2 Not used Number Usage 3 Not used 4 Accessory power outlet 1 5 Retained accessory power Accessory 6 APO BATT 7 Universal garage door opener Inside rear view mirror 8 SEO retained accessory power 9 Not used 10 Body control module 3 11 Body control module 5 12 Steering wheel controls backlighting 13 Not used 14 Not used 15 Not used 16 Discrete logic ignition sensor 17 VPM...

Page 294: ...t module 28 Passive entry Passive start Heater ventilation and air conditioning battery Number Usage 29 Content theft 30 Not used 31 Not used 32 Not used 33 SEO Automatic level control 34 Park enable electric adjustable pedal if equipped 35 Not used 36 Miscellaneous R C 37 Heated steering wheel 38 Steering column lock 2 if equipped 39 Instrument cluster battery 40 Not used 41 Not used 42 Euro trai...

Page 295: ...Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Number Usage 1 Not used 2 Not used ...

Page 296: ...ntertainment Number Usage 21 Sunroof 22 Not used 23 Not used 24 Not used 25 Not used 26 Info Airbag 27 Spare RF WDW RN SW 28 Obstacle detection USB 29 Radio 30 Not used 31 Not used 32 Not used 33 Not used 34 Not used 35 Not used 36 SEO B2 37 SEO 38 Body control module 2 39 A C Inverter Number Usage 40 Not used 41 Not used 42 Not used 43 Not used 44 Right door window motor 45 Front blower 46 Body c...

Page 297: ...panel out by grabbing the finger access slot at the rear edge The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ISO Mini Relays Usage 1 Rear defogger Micro Fuses Usage 2 Heated second row seat left 3 Heated second row seat right 4 Heated mirrors 5 Liftgate 6 Glass breakage 7 Liftglass 8 Liftgate module logic 9 Rear wiper 10 Rear heater ventilation and air conditioning...

Page 298: ...nformation refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 194 Continued Warning Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check...

Page 299: ...S Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads See Winter Tires 0 298 Winter Tires This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires Win...

Page 300: ...avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards All Terrain Tires This vehicle may have all terrain tires These tires provide good performance on most road surfaces weather conditions and for off road driving See Off Road Driving 0 185 The tread pattern on these tires may wear more quickly than other tires Consider rotating the tires more frequently than at 12 000 km 7 500 mi intervals if...

Page 301: ...ly one side may have the date of manufacture 5 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 6 Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 313 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Ma...

Page 302: ...rying capacity a tire is certified to carry The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch Accessory Weight The combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of o...

Page 303: ... for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load r...

Page 304: ...with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 310 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using...

Page 305: ...an carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label see Vehicle Load Limits 0 194 How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check the tires once a month or more Do not forget the spare tire if the vehicle has one See Full Size Spare Tire 0 325 for additional information How t...

Page 306: ... cold tire inflation pressure for the vehicle load When driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher set the cold inflation pressure to 20 kPa 3 psi above the recommended tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure when high speed driving has ended See Vehicle Load Limits 0 194 and Tire Pressure 0 303...

Page 307: ...tinue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the...

Page 308: ... Information label and its location Also see Tire Pressure 0 303 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection 0 309 Tire Rotation 0 309 and Tires 0 297 Caution Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant ...

Page 309: ...sor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the vehicle s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors Also the TPMS sensor matching process should be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor The malfunction light and the DIC message sho...

Page 310: ... to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 11 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF 12 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure l...

Page 311: ... Limits 0 194 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 306 Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications 0 358 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come Continued Warning Continued off and cause an accident Wh...

Page 312: ...r digit DOT date of 0310 Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vib...

Page 313: ...our dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires Warning Mixing tires of different sizes brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels This vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires originally installed on the vehicle When new the vehic...

Page 314: ...characteristics stability and resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes rollover airbags traction control electronic stability control or All Wheel Drive the performance of these systems can also be affected Warning If different sized wheels are used there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended fo...

Page 315: ...ire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured...

Page 316: ... or ruts is normal If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced See your dealer for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repa...

Page 317: ...em on the rear tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while driving especially if the tires are maintained properly If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if there ever is a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot ...

Page 318: ... be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall Continued Warning Continued causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 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 Neutra...

Page 319: ... driver side seat may need to be folded to access the trim panel door 2 Lift the acoustic pad to access the jack and tools 3 Turn the wing nut retaining the tool bag 3 counterclockwise to remove it Pull the tool bag toward the front of the vehicle and lift the rear portion of the bag upward to remove it 4 Turn the jack knob 1 counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket 5...

Page 320: ...nsion Tool 8 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 9 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 10 Tire Wheel Retainer 11 Hoist Cable 1 Open the hoist shaft access door 3 on the bumper to access the spare tire lock 6 If equipped with a hitch cover turn the hitch cover retainers counterclockwise and pull the cover downward to remove it before removing the hoist shaft access door 2 To remove the spare tire lock 6 insert ...

Page 321: ...he wheel wrench hook to pull the hoist cable closer to assist in reaching the spare tire 7 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer Tilt the retainer and pull it and the cable and spring through the center of the wheel Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the...

Page 322: ...ise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground Rear Position Rear Tire Flat If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle use the jack handle 2 and both jack handle extensions 3 Attach the wheel wrench 4 to the jack handle extensions 3 Attach the jack handle 2 to the jack 1 Use the jacking pad 5 provided on the rear ax...

Page 323: ...n make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper Continued Warning Continued towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 7 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts t...

Page 324: ...nt wheel nut torque specifications Caution 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 and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications 0 358 for the wheel nut torque specification Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or othe...

Page 325: ...y 2 Hoist Shaft 3 Hoist Shaft Access Cover Hole 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Spare Tire Lock 7 Hoist End of Extension Tool 8 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 9 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 10 Tire Wheel Retainer 11 Hoist Cable 1 Put the tire 9 on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Separate the tire whe...

Page 326: ... blocks and jack together with the wing nut 3 Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse 4 Turn the jack knob clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket 5 Use the retaining bracket to fasten the tool bag on the stud and turn the wing nut clockw...

Page 327: ...tire is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not match the original road tires and w...

Page 328: ...oes not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 If the vehicle is equipped with dual batteries using the battery that is closer to the starter will reduce electrical resistance This is located on the passenger side in the rear of the engine compartment 3 Get the vehicles close ...

Page 329: ...formation on the location of the remote positive and remote negative terminals see Engine Compartment Overview 0 264 Warning An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been bl...

Page 330: ...e vehicle has one 9 Connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step 10 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the metal bracket that is bolted to the engine and supports the resonator on the vehicle with the dead battery 11 Start the vehicle with t...

Page 331: ...sult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are dinghy and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehi...

Page 332: ...s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or others could be injured Set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case to N Neutral To dinghy tow 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle facing forward and on a level surface 2 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle 3 Apply the parking brake and ...

Page 333: ...king brake 12 Keep the ignition key in the towed vehicle in ACC ACCESSORY to prevent the steering column from locking If equipped with Keyless Access keep the RKE transmitter outside of the vehicle and manually lock the doors Access the vehicle as if it has a dead RKE transmitter battery by using the key in the door lock Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle Before disconnecting the towed vehicle 1 Park...

Page 334: ...r tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Caution Towing a four wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow a four wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground This vehicle should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Dolly Towing Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off th...

Page 335: ...llowing the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 3...

Page 336: ...tain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant wax materials is not recommended If painted surfaces are damaged see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bi...

Page 337: ...ax on the vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Emblems Decals and Stripes Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps lenses emblems decals and stripes Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle previously in this section Lamp covers are made of plastic and some have a UV protective coating ...

Page 338: ...oved by rubbing with a clean cloth See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires Caution Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft clea...

Page 339: ...r tie rod ends Control arm ball joints on 1500 Series vehicles are maintenance free Caution Lubrication of applicable Steering Suspension points should not be done unless the temperature is 12 C 10 F or higher or damage could result Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges steel fuel door hinge and power assist step hinges unless the components are pl...

Page 340: ...ns sunscreen and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth Do not spray cleaners on any switches or controls Remove cleaners quickly Before using cleaners read and follow all safety instructions on the label While cleaning ...

Page 341: ...removed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the cleaning...

Page 342: ...d leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam or spot removers Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not u...

Page 343: ... designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct s...

Page 344: ...ained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With ...

Page 345: ...tive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe chart Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information proper tools and equipment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a trained technician do the wo...

Page 346: ...hield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid 0 275 Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care 0 334 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 282 Check tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 303 Inspect tire wear See Tire Inspection 0 309 Visually check for fluid leaks Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cl...

Page 347: ...ing brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 282 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut See your dealer if service is required Inspect sunroof track and seal if equipped See Sunroof 0 50 Verify spare tir...

Page 348: ... passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change transfer case fluid if equipped with 4WD 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 6 Replace brake fluid 7 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal 1 Or every two years whiche...

Page 349: ... High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 270 6 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed 7 Or every three years whichever comes first ...

Page 350: ...filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD or 4WD 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 6 Replace brake fluid 7 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe ...

Page 351: ...ial Application Services Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km 3 000 mi Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 334 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional maintenance s...

Page 352: ...pping Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts engineered for the vehicle Fluids Proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle s systems and components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cl...

Page 353: ...ovide tire wheel balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds Your dealer sells and services name brand tires Vehicle 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 Care 0 339 and Exterior Care 0 334 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment...

Page 354: ...e water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant 0 271 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission 8 Speed DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 19300536 in Canada 19300537 Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubric...

Page 355: ...No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No 12371287 in Canada 10953437 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtai...

Page 356: ...ukon XL Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 Service and Maintenance 355 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Side 55 cm 21 7 in 22756331 Rear 33 cm 13 0 in 22956295 ...

Page 357: ...6 2 15 356 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 358: ... can be seen through the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 358 for the vehic...

Page 359: ...ric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 16 5 L 17 4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 7 6 L 8 0 qt Fuel Tank Short Wheelbase 98 4 L 26 0 gal Long Wheelbase 119 2 L 31 5 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 L 1 6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capa...

Page 360: ...ukon XL Denali Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 Technical Data 359 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6 2L V8 J 0 95 1 10mm 0 037 0 043 in Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 361: ...1 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 372 Event Data Recorders 372 OnStar 373 Infotainment System 373 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departme...

Page 362: ...Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is f...

Page 363: ...e 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages cus...

Page 364: ...ew and print dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Preferred Dealer Information Select a preferred dealer and view dealer location maps phone numbers and hours r Warranty Tracking Information Track your vehicle s warranty information J Recall Information View active recalls by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 357 H Other Accoun...

Page 365: ...istance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided for the duration...

Page 366: ...customary hotel meals rental car or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer up to 805 km 500 mi Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regu...

Page 367: ...participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation...

Page 368: ...ve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance c...

Page 369: ...olicies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your ...

Page 370: ...initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuati...

Page 371: ...ted Attention Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Make checks payable in U S funds Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15 Part 18 of the Federal Communications...

Page 372: ...7 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately and notify ...

Page 373: ...ssist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all th...

Page 374: ...re a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active subscription additional data may be collected through the OnStar system This includes information about the vehicle s operation collisions involving the vehicle the use of the vehicle and its features and in certain situations the location and approxima...

Page 375: ...ttery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The ...

Page 376: ... the vehicle to help Press for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers direct them to your exact location and relay important information With OnStar Crisis Assist specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide a central point of contact assistance and information during a crisis With Roadside Assistance Advisors can ...

Page 377: ...dy then a tone Destination Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Press Q then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle s navigation system if equipped After the call ends press the Go button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigatio...

Page 378: ...settings and monitor data consumption if equipped For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility see www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide savings offers from restaurants and retailers on your route help locate hotels or book a room OnStar H...

Page 379: ...ring Service Press Q to request account transfer eligibility information The Advisor can cancel or change account information Selling Transferring the Vehicle Call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as s...

Page 380: ... Disabilities Advisors provide services to help Subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q to help Locate a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Find a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Provide directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impair...

Page 381: ...ge or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular 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 These systems may not operate if t...

Page 382: ...nts include libcurl and unzip software and other third party software Below are the notices and licenses associated with libcurl and unzip and for other third party software please see http www lg com global support opensource index and https www onstar com us en support getdocuments html libcurl COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserv...

Page 383: ...ted to anyone to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the following restrictions 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compiled executables must reproduce the above copyright notice definition discl...

Page 384: ...Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 OnStar 383 the Zip Bugs or Info ZIP e mail addresses or of the Info ZIP URL s 4 Info ZIP retains the right to use the names Info ZIP Zip UnZip UnZipSFX WiZ Pocket UnZip Pocket Zip and MacZip for its own source and binary releases ...

Page 385: ... Air Vents 179 Airbag System Check 85 How Does an Airbag Restrain 78 Passenger Sensing System 80 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 78 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 78 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Inflate 76 Where Are the Airbags 75 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 84 Passenger Status Indicator 127 Readiness Light 127 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 84 System Check 7...

Page 386: ... System Messages 144 Braking 183 Break In New Vehicle 198 Bulb Replacement 287 Back up Lamps 285 Fog Lamps 169 285 Headlamp Aiming 284 Headlamps 284 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 284 License Plate Lamps 286 Buying New Tires 311 C Calibration 114 California Fuel Requirements 243 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 261 California Proposition 65 Warning 261 278 326 Canadian Vehicle Owners 2 Ca...

Page 387: ...ontrol Adaptive 224 Cupholders 106 Customer Assistance 363 Offices 362 Text Telephone TTY Users 363 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 369 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 360 D Damage Repair Collision 367 Danger Warning and Caution 3 Data Recorders Event 372 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 166 Defensive Driving 183 Delayed Locking 35 Diagnostics OnStar 378 Distracted Driving ...

Page 388: ... 267 Oil Messages 146 Oil Pressure Gauge 123 Oil Pressure Light 134 Overheating 273 Power Messages 147 Running While Parked 206 Starting 201 Entry Lighting 171 Equipment Towing 251 Event Data Recorders 372 Exit Lighting 171 Extender Safety Belt 72 Exterior Lamp Controls 165 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 166 F Fan Engine 275 Features Memory 11 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 269 Flash to Pass 166 Flashers ...

Page 389: ...25 Warning Lights and Indicators 119 General Information Service and Maintenance 343 Towing 246 Vehicle Care 261 Glass Replacement 283 Glove Box 106 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 364 H Hazard Warning Flashers 168 Head Restraints 52 Head up Display 140 Headlamps Aiming 284 Automatic 167 Bulb Replacement 284 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 166 Flash to Pass 166 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 28...

Page 390: ...Light 132 Lap Shoulder Belt 67 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 100 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 92 LED Lighting 285 Level Control Automatic 221 Liftgate 36 Lighting Entry 171 Exit 171 Illumination Control 169 LED 285 Lights 132 Airbag Readiness 127 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 131 Brake System Warning 130 Charging System 128 Lights cont d Cruise Control 136 Door Aja...

Page 391: ...ne Cooling System 146 Engine Oil 146 Engine Power 147 Fuel System 147 Key and Lock 147 Lamp 148 Object Detection System 148 Ride Control System 150 Security 151 Starting the Vehicle 151 Steering System 151 Tire 152 Transmission 152 Vehicle 143 Vehicle Reminder 154 Washer Fluid 155 Mirror Child View 47 Mirrors Automatic Dimming 45 Automatic Dimming Rearview 46 Blind Spot 45 Convex 44 Heated 45 Powe...

Page 392: ...ls Requirements California 261 Personalization Vehicle 155 Power Door Locks 34 Mirrors 44 Outlets 116 Protection Battery 172 Retained Accessory RAP 203 Seat Adjustment 53 Windows 47 Power Assist Steps 40 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 71 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording 372 Program Courtesy Transportation 366 Proposition 65 Warning California 261 278 326 R Radio Frequency Statement 370 Reading Lamps 1...

Page 393: ...o Wear Safety Belts Properly 66 Lap Shoulder Belt 67 Reminders 126 Replacing after a Crash 73 Use During Pregnancy 71 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government 371 General Motors 371 U S Government 371 Safety Locks 35 Safety System Check 72 Scheduling Appointments 366 Seats Head Restraints 52 Heated Rear 58 Lumbar Adjustment Front 54 Memory 55 Power Adjustment Front 53 Reclining Seatbacks 54 Se...

Page 394: ... Instrument Panel 106 Roof Rack System 109 Sunglasses 107 Storage Compartments 106 Stuck Vehicle 192 Sun Visors 49 Sunglass Storage 107 Sunroof 50 Symbols 3 System Forward Collision Alert FCA 234 Infotainment 173 373 Noise Control 280 Roof Rack 109 Systems Driver Assistance 231 T Tachometer 122 Text Telephone TTY Users 363 Theft Deterrent Systems 43 Immobilizer 43 Third Row Seats 63 Throttle Adjus...

Page 395: ...gram Courtesy 366 Trip Odometer 122 Turn and Lane Change Signals 168 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 313 Universal Remote System 162 Operation 164 Programming 162 Using This Manual 2 V Vehicle Alarm System 41 Canadian Owners 2 Control 183 Identification Number VIN 357 Load Limits 194 Messages 143 Personalization 155 Reminder Messages 154 Remote Start 33 Security 41 Towing 330 Vehicle Ahead Indicato...

Page 396: ... Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9159308 2016 crc 6 2 15 Index 395 Windshield Replacement 284 Wiper Washer 112 Winter Driving 191 Winter Tires 298 Wiper Blade Replacement 282 Wipers Rear Washer 114 Wireless Charging 118 ...

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