GMC 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL User Manual

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GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2012
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-47
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-55
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-34
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-31
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-46
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

GMC 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Performance and Maintenance

Information on StabiliTrak system, tire pressure monitor, and engine oil life system.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Manual and power seat adjustment, lumbar support, reclining seatbacks, memory seats, and heated/ventilated seats.

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Proper usage, wear, care, and system checks for safety belts.

Airbag System

Information on airbag types, deployment, function, and servicing.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing older children, infants, and using child restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC), its buttons, and available displays.

Infotainment System

Radio

Using the radio, finding stations, storing favorites, and RDS features.

Audio Players

Rear Seat Infotainment

Phone

Bluetooth system operation, pairing, voice commands, and making calls.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on distracted driving, defensive driving, drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

New vehicle break-in procedures, starting the engine, and ignition positions.

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Operation of automatic transmission, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Drive Systems

Information on four-wheel drive systems, including automatic transfer cases.

Brakes

Antilock Brake System (ABS) operation and usage, and parking brake.

Ride Control Systems

Details on StabiliTrak system, hill start assist, and continuous damping control.

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic parking assist, side blind zone alert, and rear vision camera operation.

Fuel

Recommended fuel, gasoline specifications, and E85 ethanol usage.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing your own service work, checking vehicle components, and airbag system checks.

Bulb Replacement

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Tire maintenance, buying new tires, wheel alignment, and tire pressure.

Tire Pressure

Importance of tire pressure, vehicle placard, and maximum load ratings.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

System operation, malfunction warnings, and sensor matching process.

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

How the TPMS warns of low pressure and displays messages.

TPMS Sensor Matching Process

Tire Inspection

Tire Rotation

When It Is Time for New Tires

Buying New Tires

Wiper Blade Replacement

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing

General information on towing the vehicle and recreational vehicle towing.

Appearance Care

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks and services at fuel stops, monthly, and mileage-based intervals.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

OnStar®

Overview of OnStar services, including emergency, security, navigation, and diagnostics.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.