GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
206 Driving and Operating
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now
r
e
ady for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On) – Driver Out
of Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle on and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the
brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If
it does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The
vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift into P
(Park) upon reentry.
D: This position is for normal driving. If
more power is needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down.
Caution
A transmission hot message may display if
the automatic transmission fluid is too hot.
Driving under this condition can damage
the vehicle. Stop and idle the engine to
cool the automatic transmission fluid. This
message clears when the transmission fluid
has cooled sufficiently.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
o
n
e place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transmission. The
repair will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If the vehicle is stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on ahill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
To shift into D (Drive):
1
.
Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift
lever rearward toward you and then down.
•
If the vehicle is in P (Park), press
the brake pedal while moving the
shift lever.
•
D
will illuminate red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
When shifting to P (Park) on ahill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle then shift to P (Park).
L: This position provides additional coast
braking for driving downhill, towing a trailer, or
hauling aheavy load.
To use L (Low):
1. Ensure the vehicle is in D (Drive).
2. Press Lon the steering wheel. See Manual
Mode 3207.
To exit L (Low) and shift into D (Drive): At any
speed, shift to D (Drive) or press Lon the
steering wheel.
To exit L (Low) and shift into N (Neutral): At any
speed, shift to N (Neutral).
To exit L (Low) and shift into P (Park) or
R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to acomplete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.