GMC Yukon 2025 - Page 186

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
Driving and Operating 185
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hen driving off-road, bouncing and quick
ch
anges in direction can easily throw you
out of position. This could cause you to lose
control and crash. You and your passengers
should always wear seat belts.
Before Driving Off-Road
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Ha
ve all necessary maintenance and service
work completed.
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Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check
inflation pressure in all tires, including the
spare, if equipped.
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Read all the information about four-wheel-
drive vehicles in this manual.
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Know the local laws that apply to off-
road driving.
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
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U
n
secured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can
be struck by flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
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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 the roof.
For more information about loading the
vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits 3191 and
Tires 3350.
Environmental Concerns
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Al
ways use established trails, roads, and
areas that have been set aside for public
off-road recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
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Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or
grasses or disturb wildlife.
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Do not park over things that burn. See
Parking over Things That Burn 3202.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good judgment
and an understanding of what the vehicle can
and cannot do.
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any hills are simply too steep for any
ve
hicle. Driving up hills can cause the
vehicle to stall. Driving down hills can cause
loss of control. Driving across hills can cause
a rollover. You could be injured or killed. Do
not drive on steep hills.