GMC Yukon 2025 - Page 188

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
Driving and Operating 187
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I
f
an incline must be driven across, and the
vehicle starts to slide, turn downhill. This
should help straighten out the vehicle and
prevent the side slipping.
If the vehicle stalls on ahill:
1. Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, and
then apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart
the engine.
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If driving uphill when the vehicle
stalls, shift to R (Reverse), release
the parking brake, and back
straight down.
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Never try to turn the vehicle around.
If the hill is steep enough to stall the
vehicle, it is steep enough to cause it
to roll over.
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If you cannot make it up the hill, back
straight down the hill.
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Never back down ahill in N (Neutral)
using only the brake. The vehicle can
roll backward quickly and you could
lose control.
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If
driving downhill when the vehicle
stalls, shift to alower gear, release
the parking brake, and drive 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.
{ Warning
G
etting out of the vehicle on the downhill
si
de when stopped across an incline is
dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you
could be crushed or killed. Always get out
on the uphill side of the vehicle and stay
well clear of the rollover path.
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use alow gear when driving in mud — the
deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the
vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on sand. On
loose sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes,
the tires tend to sink into the sand. This affects
steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive at
a
reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers.
Traction is reduced on hard packed snow and
ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle
speed when driving on hard packed snow
and ice.
{ Warning
D
riving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can
b
e 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
da
ngerous. Deep water can sweep your
vehicle downstream and you and your
passengers could drown. If it is only shallow
water, it can still wash away the ground
from under your tires. Traction could be
lost, and the vehicle could roll over. Do not
drive through rushing water.