GMC 1998 Yukon - Model Reference

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Sections Contents4
How to Use the Manual9
Vehicle Symbols11
Model Reference12
Seats and Restraint Systems13
Seats and Seat Controls14
Manual Front Seat14
Power Seat(S)15
Power Lumbar Adjustment15
Heated Front Seats16
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Head Restraints17
Seatback Latches (2-Door Utility)18
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility)19
Rear Seats20
Folding the Rear Seat (2-Door Utility Model)20
Folding the Rear Seat (4-Door Utility Model)22
Folding the Second Seat24
Entry to the Rear Seat26
Removing the Rear Seat27
Replacing the Rear Seat28
Safety Belts29
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly34
Driver Position34
Lap-Shoulder Belt34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy42
Right Front Passenger Position43
Air Bag System43
How the Air Bag System Works45
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle49
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle50
Center Passenger Position50
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions52
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults58
Children Safety60
Child Restraints63
Top Strap65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position66
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position70
Larger Children72
Safety Belt Extender75
Checking Your Restraints Systems76
Features and Controls79
Keys80
Door Locks81
Power Door Locks82
Child Security Locks83
Keyless Entry System84
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle85
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)85
Side Doors86
Synchronization86
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate87
Panel Doors87
Key in the Ignition88
Passlock89
New Vehicle Break-In90
Ignition Positions90
Starting the Engine91
Engine Coolant Heater93
Automatic Transmission Operation94
Automatic Overdrive96
Four-Wheel Drive97
Manual Transfer Case97
Front Axle Locking Feature97
Automatic Transfer Case99
Recommended Transfer Case Settings100
Shifting to 4HI or Auto 4WD101
Shifting to 2HI101
Shifting to 4LO101
Shifting out of 4LO101
Parking Brake102
Shifting to Neutral102
Shifting out of Neutral102
Shifting into Park (P)103
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running105
Torque Lock105
Shifting out of Park (P)106
Parking over Things that Burn106
Engine Exhaust107
Running Your Engine While You're Parked107
Locking Rear Axle108
Manual Windows108
Power Windows109
Electric Tailgate Glass Release110
Horn110
Tilt Wheel111
Multifunction Lever111
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer112
Windshield Wipers113
Rear Window Wiper and Washer114
Windshield Washer114
Cruise Control115
Resuming a Set Speed116
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control117
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control117
Using Cruise Control on Hills117
Exterior Lamps118
Ending Cruise Control118
Headlamps-On Reminder119
Daytime Running Lamps119
Interior Lamps120
Instrument Panel Intensity Control120
Illuminated Entry120
Dome Lamps120
Reading Lamps121
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror122
Electromagnetic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass122
Compass Operation123
Compass Calibration123
Compass Variance124
Electromagnetic Inside Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display125
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors127
Camper Type Outside Mirrors128
Electric Outside Rearview Mlrrors129
Electrochromic Outside Rearview Mirrors130
Storage Comparetments130
Glove Box130
Center Overhead Console130
Installing a Garage Door Opener131
Sunglasses Compartment132
Instrument Panel Cupholder133
Center Floor Console133
Rear Compartment133
Armrest Storage Compartment135
4-Door Utility Rear Storage Compartment136
Convenience Net137
Cargo Security Shade137
Cargo Tie Downs138
Luggage Carrier139
Front Ashtray140
Rear Ashtray141
Accessory Power Outlets141
Sun Visors142
Universal Transmitter142
Programming the Transmitter143
Operating the Transmitter144
Erasing Channels144
Training a Garage Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature144
Instrument Panel146
Instrument Cluster148
Speedometer and Odometer149
Tachometer149
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators149
Safety Belt Reminder Light150
Air Bag Readiness Light150
Charging System Warning Light151
Voltmeter152
Brake System Warning Light152
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light153
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)154
Oil Pressure Gage157
Security Light158
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light158
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light159
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light159
Check Gages Light159
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light159
Fuel Gage160
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems163
Comfort Controls164
Heater Control System164
Heater and Air Conditioning Control System165
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems166
Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning)167
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater167
Air Conditioning168
Heating169
Ventilation System169
Defogging and Defrosting170
Rear Window Defogger171
Audio Systems172
AM-FM Stereo172
Setting the Clock172
Playing the Radio172
Setting the Tone173
Adjusting the Speakers173
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player174
Playing a Cassette Tape175
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control176
CD Adapter Kits180
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control181
Remote Compact Disc Player185
Theft-Deterrent Feature186
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss187
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature188
Understanding Radio Reception189
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player190
Your Driving and the Road193
Control of a Vehicle197
Braking198
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)199
Braking in Emergencies200
Steering201
Driving on Curves201
Steering in Emergencies202
Off-Road Recovery203
Passing203
Loss of Control205
Skidding205
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle206
Scanning the Terrain209
Driving on Off-Road Hills210
Driving Uhpill211
Driving Downhill214
Driving Across an Incline216
Stalling on an Incline217
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice218
Driving in Water218
After Off-Road Driving219
Driving at Night220
Night Vision221
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads222
Hydroplaning224
Driving through Deep Standing Water224
City Driving225
Freeway Driving226
Before Leaving on a Long Trip227
Highway Hypnosis228
Hill and Mountain Roads228
Winter Driving230
Recreational Vehicle Towing233
Loading Your Vehicle235
Towing a Trailer237
Weight of the Trailer239
Weight of the Trailer Tongue242
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires243
Hitches243
Safety Chains243
Trailer Brakes244
Driving with a Trailer244
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer246
Trailer Wiring Harness248
Maintenance When Trailer Towing248
Additional Heavy-Duty Wiring249
Power Winches250
Step-Bumper Pad250
Problems on the Road251
Hazard Warning Flashers252
Other Warning Devices252
Jump Starting253
Towing Your Vehicle258
Front Towing259
Rear Towing261
Engine Overheating263
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine263
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine264
Cooling System - Gasoline Engines265
How to Add Coolant266
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator269
If a Tire Goes Flat272
Engine Fan Noise272
Changing a Flat Tire272
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools273
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire278
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools284
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow289
Using the Recovery Hooks290
Service and Appearance Care293
Doing Your Own Service Work294
Fuel295
Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)298
Filling a Portable Fuel Container300
Checking Things under the Hood300
Hood Release301
Engine Compartment View302
Checking Engine Oil306
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use307
When to Change Engine Oil309
What to Do with Used Oil309
Air Cleaner310
Automatic Transmission Fluid312
Rear Axle Lubricant315
Transfer Case Lubricant316
Front Axle Lubricant317
Engine Coolant318
Radiator Pressure Cap321
Thermostat321
Power Steering Fluid322
Windshield Washer Fluid323
Brakes324
Brake Fluid324
Brake Wear326
Brake Pedal Travel327
Brake Adjustment327
Brake Fluid Leak Check327
Battery328
Bulb Replacement328
Halogen Bulbs328
Sealed Beam Headlamps329
Composite Headlamps330
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps331
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps332
Sidemarker Lamps with Sealed Ream and Composite Headlamps333
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)333
Roof Marker Lamps334
Rear Lamps334
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement335
Tires335
Inflation - Tire Pressure336
Tire Inspection and Rotation337
When It's Time for New Tires339
Buying New Tires339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading340
Treadwear340
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance341
Wheel Replacement341
Traction - A, B, C341
Temperature - A, B, C341
Used Replacement Wheels342
Tire Chains343
Appearance Care343
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle344
Fabric Protection345
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems345
Cleaning Vinyl346
Cleaning Leather346
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel346
Cleaning Glass Surfaces347
Cleaning the Outside348
Washing the Vehicle348
Finish Care349
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels350
Cleaning Tires350
Sheet Metal Damage350
Finish Damage351
Chemical Paint Spotting351
Appearance Care Materials Chart352
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)353
Service Parts Identification Label353
Electrical System354
Fuses and Circuit Breakers355
Instrument Panel Fuse Block355
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center357
Replacement Bulbs359
Capacities and Specifications361
Maintenance Schedule365
Owner Checks and Services402
Starter Switch Check404
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check404
Ignition Transmission Lock Check405
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check405
Periodic Maintenance Inspection406
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants408
Customer Assistance Information413
Index427
Replacement Bulbs List439

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