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GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-17942154) - 2025

Vehicle Care 317

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gine Compartment Overview

If the vehicle has adiesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.

5.3L V8 Engine (L84)

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Table of Contents2
California Proposition 65 Warning2
Introduction3
Canadian Vehicle Owners3
Danger, Warning, and Caution3
Keys, Doors, and Windows8
Keys and Locks8
Keys8
Remote Key9
Remote Key Operation9
Remote Start15
Door Locks16
Power Door Locks17
Delayed Locking18
Automatic Door Locks18
Lockout Protection18
Safety Locks18
Doors Liftgate19
Manual Liftgate19
Power Assist Steps23
Vehicle Security24
Vehicle Alarm System24
Steering Column Lock25
Immobilizer26
Immobilizer Operation26
Interior Motion Detection26
Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors27
Power Mirrors28
Folding Mirrors28
Heated Mirrors29
Automatic Dimming Mirror29
Reverse Tilt Mirrors29
Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors30
Manual Rearview Mirror30
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror30
Rear Camera Mirror30
Windows32
Power Windows32
Sun Visors34
Roof Sunroof34
Seats and Restraints36
Head Restraints37
Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment39
Reclining Seatbacks40
Lumbar Adjustment40
Massage41
Memory Seats42
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats44
Rear Seats45
Second Row Seats46
Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats52
Third Row Seats53
Seat Belts56
Buckle to Drive57
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly58
Lap-Shoulder Belt60
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy63
Seat Belt Extender63
Safety System Check63
Seat Belt Care63
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash64
Airbag System64
Where Are the Airbags66
When Should an Airbag Inflate67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate68
How Does an Airbag Restrain68
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates68
Passenger Sensing System69
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle73
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle73
Airbag System Check74
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash74
Child Restraints Older Children75
Infants and Young Children76
Child Restraint Systems78
Where to Put the Restraint80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)82
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash89
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)89
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)91
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)91
Storage95
Storage Compartments95
Instrument Panel Storage95
Rear Storage97
Center Console Storage97
Additional Storage Features99
Convenience Net99
Roof Rack System99
Instruments and Controls101
Controls102
Steering Wheel Adjustment102
Heated Steering Wheel102
Horn103
Windshield Wiper/Washer103
Rear Window Wiper/Washer104
Compass105
Clock105
Power Outlets105
Alternating Current105
Wireless Charging106
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators107
Instrument Cluster108
Speedometer109
Odometer109
Trip Odometer109
Tachometer109
Fuel Gauge110
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge111
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge111
Transmission Temperature Gauge112
Seat Belt Reminders113
Airbag Readiness Light114
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator114
Charging System Light115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)115
Brake System Warning Light117
Electric Parking Brake Light117
Service Electric Parking Brake Light117
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light118
Four-Wheel-Drive Light118
Hill Descent Control Light118
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light118
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light119
Vehicle Ahead Indicator119
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator119
Traction off Light119
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control Light120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off Light120
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light121
Driver Mode Control Light121
Air Suspension Light121
Tire Pressure Light122
Engine Oil Pressure Light122
Low Fuel Warning Light123
Auto Stop Indicator123
Security Light123
High-Beam on Light123
Front Fog Lamp Light124
Lamps on Reminder124
Cruise Control Light124
Adaptive Cruise Control Light124
Super Cruise Light124
Driver Attention Assist Light125
Door Ajar Light125
Information Displays125
Driver Information Center (DIC)125
Vehicle Status127
Head-Up Display (HUD)129
Vehicle Messages130
Vehicle Messages133
Engine Power Messages133
Vehicle Speed Messages134
Universal Remote System Programming134
Universal Remote System134
Universal Remote System Operation136
Lighting137
Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls137
High-Beam Systems137
Exterior Lamps off Reminder139
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer139
Flash-To-Pass139
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)139
Automatic Headlamp System139
Hazard Warning Flashers140
Turn and Lane-Change Signals140
Front Fog Lamps141
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control141
Dome Lamps141
Reading Lamps142
Lighting Features Entry Lighting143
Exit Lighting143
Battery Load Management143
Battery Power Protection144
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver144
Infotainment System145
Introduction145
Infotainment System146
Overview146
Steering Wheel Controls147
Using the System147
Software Updates149
Radio AM-FM Radio149
Satellite Radio150
Radio Reception151
Multi-Band Antenna152
Audio Players152
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices152
USB Port152
Bluetooth Audio152
Media System Rear Media System153
Troubleshooting155
Using the Navigation System155
Maps156
Navigation Symbols156
Destination157
Global Positioning System (GPS)157
Vehicle Positioning158
Problems with Route Guidance158
Voice Recognition159
Bluetooth (Overview)160
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)161
Apple Carplay and Android Auto165
Settings167
Teen Driver169
Trademarks and License Agreements172
Climate Controls175
Dual Automatic Climate Control System175
Rear Climate Control System177
Automatic Operation178
Air Vents178
Maintenance179
Passenger Compartment Air Filter179
Driving and Operating181
Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy182
Distracted Driving182
Defensive Driving183
Impaired Driving183
Control of a Vehicle183
Braking183
Steering184
Off-Road Recovery185
Loss of Control185
Off-Road Driving185
Driving on Wet Roads189
Hill and Mountain Roads190
Winter Driving190
If the Vehicle Is Stuck191
Vehicle Load Limits192
Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In196
Ignition Positions197
Starting the Engine198
Stop/Start System199
Engine Heater200
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)202
Shifting into Park202
Shifting out of Park203
Parking over Things that Burn203
Dynamic Fuel Management203
Extended Parking203
Engine Exhaust204
Running the Vehicle While Parked204
Automatic Transmission204
Manual Mode208
Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive208
Electric Brake Boost213
Antilock Brake System (ABS)213
Electric Parking Brake213
Brake Assist215
Hill Start Assist (HSA)215
Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control215
Hill Descent Control (HDC)217
Driver Mode Control218
Magnetic Ride Control221
Locking Rear Axle222
Air Suspension222
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control225
Super Cruise235
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems251
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing253
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)253
Surround Vision System254
Park Assist259
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)260
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)263
Rear Pedestrian Alert264
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System264
Assistance Systems for Driving265
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System265
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)267
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System268
Night Vision System270
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)273
Lane Change Alert (LCA)273
Blind Zone Steering Assist (BZSA)276
Driver Attention Assist276
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)277
Surround Vision Recorder279
Top Tier Fuel280
Recommended Fuel (5.3L Engine)280
Recommended Fuel (6.2L Engine)280
Prohibited Fuels281
Fuels in Foreign Countries281
Fuel Additives281
Filling the Tank281
Filling a Portable Fuel Container283
Trailer Towing General Towing Information283
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips283
Trailer Towing287
Towing Equipment291
Tow/Haul Mode297
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)300
Trailering App302
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment313
Vehicle Care314
General Information315
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements315
Accessories and Modifications315
Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work316
Hood316
Engine Compartment Overview318
Engine Oil321
Engine Oil Life System323
Automatic Transmission Fluid324
Engine Air Filter Life System324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter324
Cooling System325
Engine Overheating329
Engine Fan330
Washer Fluid330
Brakes331
Brake Pad Life System332
Brake Fluid332
Battery - North America333
Four-Wheel Drive334
Front Axle334
Rear Axle335
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check335
Wiper Blade Replacement335
Glass Replacement336
Windshield Replacement336
Gas Strut(S)336
Headlamp Aiming Front Headlamp Aiming337
Bulb Replacement LED Lighting337
Electrical System Electrical System Overload338
Fuses and Circuit Breakers339
Engine Compartment Fuse Block340
Instrument Panel Fuse Block344
Rear Compartment Fuse Block348
Wheels and Tires Tires351
All-Season Tires351
Winter Tires352
Low-Profile Tires352
All-Terrain Tires352
Tire Sidewall Labeling352
Tire Designations353
Tire Terminology and Definitions354
Tire Pressure356
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation357
Tire Pressure Monitor System358
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation359
Monitoring Operation361
Tire Inspection363
Tire Rotation363
When It Is Time for New Tires364
Buying New Tires365
Different Size Tires and Wheels366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading366
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance367
Wheel Replacement367
Tire Traction Devices368
If a Tire Goes Flat369
Tire Changing370
Full-Size Spare Tire381
Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America381
Towing the Vehicle Transporting a Disabled Vehicle384
Recreational Vehicle Towing385
Appearance Care Exterior Care389
Underbody Maintenance393
Interior Care393
Floor Mats396
Service and Maintenance398
Maintenance Schedule399
Special Application Services402
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts403
Maintenance Records405
Technical Data406
Vehicle Identification Number406
Vehicle Data406
Engine Specifications408
Engine Drive Belt Routing408
Customer Information409
Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure409
Customer Assistance Offices411
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users411
Online Account and Customer Support411
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. Only)412
Roadside Assistance Program412
Scheduling Service Appointments414
Courtesy Transportation Program414
Additional Program Information415
Collision Damage Repair415
Publication Ordering Information416
Reporting Safety Defects417
Radio Frequency Statement417
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government417
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government418
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors418
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy418
Cybersecurity418
Event Data Recorders419
Onstar419
Infotainment System420
Onstar421
Onstar Overview421
Onstar Services422
Warranty423
Connected Services426
Index429
United States and Canada441
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