GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025
Driving and Operating 261
How to Activate Automatic Parallel Spot
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parking Assist
To activate parallel spot unparking assist,
ensure the vehicle in on, in P(Park), and the
parking brake is off. Once confirmed, press the
soft-touch button or hard switch O. If the
system is able to determine apath out of the
parking spot, ascreen will be displayed for
unparking options. Similar to automatic
parking, follow the displayed instructions and
check surroundings as the vehicle unparks.
Once automatic unparking is finished and the
vehicle has come to a full stop, FINAL POSITION -
PRESS BRAKES message will be displayed. Press
and hold the brakes, and APA will chime and
display aTAKE CONTROL message. The vehicle
is now positioned such that the path to exit the
parking spot is free of obstructions. Shift into D
(Drive) to start driving away.
How to Cancel Automatic Parking or
Au
tomatic Unparking
To cancel automatic parking or automatic
unparking at any time, pressO or "X" on the
infotainment display and be prepared to
resume control of the vehicle. APA holds the
vehicle until the parking brake or brake is
applied, or the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
To start driving away, press the brakes and
shift into D (Drive).
Certain vehicle conditions and
driver interferences may also cancel
automatic parking:
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The driver manually steers the vehicle.
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The maximum allowed speed is exceeded.
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There is afailure with the APA system.
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Electronic stability control or antilock
brakes are activated.
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The parking brake is applied or vehicle is
shifted into Park (P).
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Driver unbuckles seat belt and opens door.
System Limitations
Automatic Parking Assist has certain
limitations. The system cannot:
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Ma
neuver the vehicle at speeds exceeding
5 km/h (3 mph).
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Maneuver the vehicle on asteep hill.
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Detect whether aparking space is legal
or restricted.
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Detect pavement markings or lines
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Park the vehicle closely lined up with the
vehicle next to it, particularly if the spot
is approached at an angle or if the parking
space is angled.
•
Park exactly centered in avery large spot.
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Always detect short curbs.
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Operate while towing any trailer.
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Function the vehicle is raised or lowered by
air suspension (if equipped).
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Detect or automatically react to
approaching traffic when exiting
aparallel spot
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the vehicle does not reverse into the
expected parking space, the system could be
maneuvering the vehicle into apreviously
detected space.