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GMC Yukon XL Denali User Manual

GMC Yukon XL Denali
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GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC 2nd
Edition - 11/9/11
2012 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali
Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-27
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72

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GMC Yukon XL Denali Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGMC
ModelYukon XL Denali
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Provides information on the vehicle's instrument panel layout and components.

Performance and Maintenance

Discusses vehicle performance aspects and routine maintenance.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Seats and Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Describes steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, and wipers.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Explains the dual automatic and rear climate control systems.

Driving and Operating

Vehicle Care

Service and Maintenance

Customer Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Explains how to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduces the comprehensive in-vehicle system connecting to a live advisor.

OnStar Services

Details services like Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics.

Instruments and Controls

Climate Controls

Explains the functions of fan control, AUTO, defrost, and recirculation.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Explains keys, remote entry systems, and door lock operations.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Details head restraint installation and adjustment for proper seating.

Safety Belts

Discusses proper use, lap-shoulder belts, and safety belt extenders.

Airbag System

Explains airbag system operation, location, and inflation.

Child Restraints

Provides guidance on older children, infants, and LATCH systems.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Covers distracted driving, defensive driving, and control of the vehicle.

Starting and Operating

Details new vehicle break-in, starting the engine, and ignition positions.

Automatic Transmission

Covers automatic transmission operation, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Brakes

Explains the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking in emergencies.

Cruise Control

Covers cruise control operation, setting, and use on hills.

Object Detection Systems

Explains ultrasonic parking assist, side blind zone alert, and rear vision camera.

Fuel

Discusses fuel types, recommended fuel, and gasoline specifications.

Vehicle Care

Wheels and Tires

Discusses tire care, pressure, replacement, and alignment.

Jump Starting

Provides instructions for safely jump starting a vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines required services at different mileage intervals and timeframes.

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