GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
220 Driving and Operating
Vehicle Hold Features
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W
h
en the vehicle comes to astop on
an incline grade in forward gear or on
adecline grade in reverse gear, Vehicle
Hold is engaged until the accelerator pedal
is pressed.
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When the vehicle is in forward gear on
adecline, the vehicle will creep down
the hill when the brake pedal is released
without pressing the accelerator pedal.
T
h
e vehicle will also creep forward on
flat ground.
•
If the driver seat belt is removed and the
driver door is opened while the vehicle
is being held, Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
is engaged.
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EPB engages if the vehicle is held for an
extended period.
Terrain mode is only available on vehicles
eq
uipped with the single speed transfer case.
Terrain mode can only be active when:
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Vehicle speed is less than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
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The transfer case is in 4m.
Frequent use of this mode may cause brake
wear due to the light braking.
The vehicle automatically exits the mode if the
brakes get too hot. Terrain mode can be turned
back on after the brakes have cooled.
When Terrain mode is selected:
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Auto Engine Start/Stop is disabled.
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The Terrain mode indicator displays on the
instrument cluster.
Magnetic Ride Control
This vehicle may have asemi-active damping
system called Magnetic Ride Control. With this
feature, improved vehicle ride and handling
is provided under avariety of passenger and
loading conditions.
Terrain Mode
Drive Select
Expected Vehicle Behavior Ideal Terrain
Drive (L3-Lx)
Minor deceleration when off throttle
and mild ability to modulate throttle;
mimics performance of 4n without
torque multiplication.
Grassy fields,
mild two tracks,
rutted roads,
large rolling hills
L2
Moderate deceleration when off
throttle and moderate ability to
modulate throttle; brings vehicle to
astop in most cases.
Mild rock crawling,
heavy ruts,
short, steeper grades
L1
Significant deceleration when off
throttle and significant ability to
modulate throttle; brings vehicle to
astop in most cases.
Rock crawling downhill