GMC 2011 Yukon Denali Owner's Manual

GMC 2011 Yukon Denali Owner's Manual

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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Steering Wheel ® Adjustment ....1-12 StabiliTrak System ..1-23 Throttle and Brake Pedal Tire Pressure Monitor ..1-23 Adjustment .
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    A. Air Vents on page 8 8. Cruise Control on page 9 50. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Heated Steering Wheel Button See Turn and Lane-Change (If Equipped). See Heated Signals on page 6 5. Steering Wheel on page 5 5. This section provides a brief overview about some of the Windshield Wiper/Washer on...
  • Page 10: System

    Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle With this feature the engine can be Personalization on page 5 49. started from outside of the vehicle. The RKE transmitter is used to Press and hold to unlock the remotely lock and unlock the doors liftglass.
  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    To cancel a remote start: There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or hold until the parking lamps the key in the driver door.
  • Page 12: Windows

    There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass: Press and hold on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts Press the button on the moving. underside of the license plate applique (A).
  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more information. To recline the seatback: To adjust the seat: Tilt the top of the control Move the seat forward or rearward to recline. To adjust the lumbar support: rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
  • Page 14: Memory Features

    The seat, outside mirrors, steering column, and adjustable throttle and To save into memory: brake pedals will move to the 1. Adjust the driver seat, including positions previously stored for the the seatback recliner and identified driver. lumbar, both outside mirrors, See Memory Features under power steering column, and the Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3...
  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and On vehicles with heated and cooled tumbled for easy entry/exit to the front seats, the buttons are on the third row seats, if equipped.
  • Page 16: Adjustment

    Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system, for all occupants are installed and if equipped, will turn off the right adjusted properly. front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver To achieve a comfortable seating airbags, seat mounted side impact position, change the seatback airbags and roof rail airbags are not...
  • Page 17 To fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. See Power Mirrors on page 2 17. Adjust manual rearview mirrors to see clearly behind the vehicle.
  • Page 18 On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps come on when any can change the position of the door is opened. They turn off after throttle and brake pedals. all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the...
  • Page 19 The reading lamps are located in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. For more information about interior The exterior lamps control is located lamps, see: on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
  • Page 20: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, To turn the rear wiper on, slide the taillamps, instrument panel lights, lever to a wiper position. roof marker lamps (if equipped) and Turns the wiper off. license plate lamps. Turns on the rear wiper delay. Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, Turns on the rear wiper.
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    heating system, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8 7. this system. The Range Selection Mode button is located on the shift lever. To enable Range Selection, move the A.
  • Page 22: Radio(S)

    Press the plus/minus buttons to select the range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 42. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active.
  • Page 23 Press to display additional text information related to the current A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, stored as favorites using the six radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: or WMA song.
  • Page 24: Satellite Radio

    XM is a satellite radio service that is This vehicle has an auxiliary input, For vehicles with a Bluetooth based in the 48 contiguous United located on the audio faceplate, system, it allows users with a States and 10 Canadian provinces. and a USB port located on the Bluetooth enabled cell phone to XM satellite radio has a wide...
  • Page 25: Steering Wheel Controls

    Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ® OnStar or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. Press to increase or decrease volume. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
  • Page 26: Navigation System

    Press to set the speed and If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE activate cruise control or make the SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears vehicle decelerate. on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is If available, this feature will alert you Press to disengage cruise blocked and cannot detect vehicles to vehicles located in the vehicle's...
  • Page 27: Camera (Rvc)

    If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The accessory power outlets can be Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the used to plug in electrical equipment, If available, the rear vision camera rear bumper to detect objects while such as a cell phone or MP3 player. displays a view of the area behind parking the vehicle.
  • Page 28: Universal Remote System

    To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close sunroof switch (B).
  • Page 29: Stabilitrak ® System

    For more information, see During cooler conditions, the low tire ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 46. pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are This vehicle may have a Tire getting low and the tires need to be Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
  • Page 30: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    Avoid idling the engine for long See Engine Oil Life System on periods of time. page 10 11. To reset the Engine Oil Life System When road and weather on most vehicles: conditions are appropriate, use 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING cruise control.
  • Page 31: Program

    Roadside Assistance, and relay Mexico: your exact location to get the help Sign up today at: you need. As the owner of a new GMC, you (U.S.) are automatically enrolled in the (Canada). Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained...
  • Page 32: Onstar ®

    Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more This blue button connects you information see the OnStar Owner's to a specially trained OnStar advisor Guide or visit www.onstar.com to verify your account information (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), and to answer questions.
  • Page 33 OnStar service cannot work unless The OnStar system can record and Location information about the the vehicle is in a place where transmit vehicle information. This vehicle is only available if the GPS OnStar has an agreement with a information is automatically sent to satellite signals are unobstructed wireless service provider for service and available.
  • Page 34 Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact If the light next to the OnStar with OnStar hands-free calling. See buttons is red, the system may Steering Wheel Controls on not be functioning properly.
  • Page 35: Table Of Contents

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ... . . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-19 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview Power Assist Steps .
  • Page 36: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
  • Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13 20 for information transmitter functions work up to regarding Part 15 of the Federal 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the Driver If enabled through the DIC, the 30 seconds. The alarm turns off Information Center (DIC), the turn exterior lights turn on briefly if when the ignition is moved to ON/ signal lamps flash once to indicate it is dark enough outside.
  • Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors and Windows When the replacement transmitter is 3. Insert the new battery, positive programmed to this vehicle, all side facing down. Replace with a remaining transmitters must also be CR2032 or equivalent battery. reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen 4.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if your vehicle If your vehicle has the remote start If you cannot see the vehicle's has an automatic climate control feature, the RKE transmitter lights, press and hold system and heated seats, the functions will have an increased two to four seconds.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors and Windows To cancel a remote start: Also, the engine will turn off during a For example, if and then remote vehicle start if the coolant pressed again after the vehicle has Aim the RKE transmitter at the temperature gets too high or if the been running for five minutes, vehicle and press...
  • Page 42: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks From inside, use the power door WARNING (Continued) locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual WARNING Young children who get into locks, push down or pull up on the unlocked vehicles may be manual lock knob.
  • Page 43: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice will override the delayed If the driver side power door lock locking feature and immediately lock switch is pressed when the driver all the doors. door is open and the key is in the This feature will not operate if the ignition, all of the doors will lock and key is in the ignition.
  • Page 44: Liftgate (Manual)

    2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic WARNING Climate Control System on page 8 1. It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open If you have air outlets on or because carbon monoxide (CO) under the instrument panel,...
  • Page 45: Liftgate (Power)

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be Liftgate (Power) WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in Power Liftgate Operation motion. Attempting to open the Adjust the Climate Control liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the system to a setting that WARNING...
  • Page 46: Transmission

    2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows OFF: Press the bottom of the The power liftgate can be power The power liftgate may be button for manual operation of the opened and closed in the temporarily disabled under extreme power liftgate. following ways: temperatures, or under low battery conditions.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Obstacle Detection Features body and presses against this If the RKE button or the power close sensor, the liftgate will reverse button on the liftgate is pressed If the liftgate encounters an obstacle direction and open fully. The liftgate while power operation is disabled, during a power open or close cycle, will remain open until it is activated...
  • Page 48: Power Assist Steps

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent arming. If a door is open when steps.
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Always unlock the doors with the unlock button on the RKE 4. Then reach in through the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a transmitter during the 10-second window, unlock the door with the door any other way will set off pre-alarm, the alarm will go off.
  • Page 50: Immobilizer Operation

    2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation When the PASS-Key III+ system It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ senses that someone is using the decoder to learn the transponder ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ wrong key, it prevents the vehicle value of a new or replacement key.
  • Page 51: Mirror Adjustment

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Convex Mirrors 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the WARNING ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the A convex mirror can make things,...
  • Page 52: Park Tilt Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Automatic Dimming Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Mirrors The driver outside mirror adjusts for If your vehicle has the Side Blind the glare of the headlamps behind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: you.
  • Page 53: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming If the vehicle has RVC, the button Rearview Mirror for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic Vehicles with OnStar have three dimming inside rearview mirror.
  • Page 54: Power Windows

    2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
  • Page 55: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Express Down Windows Sun Visors Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature.
  • Page 56 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof The sunroof only operates when the The sunroof has a comfort stop ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ feature which stops the sunroof from ACCESSORY, or in Retained opening to the full-open position. Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP).
  • Page 57 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
  • Page 58 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 143: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Tachometer ....5-13 Information Displays Fuel Gauge ....5-14 Driver Information Controls Engine Oil Pressure...
  • Page 144: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-48 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Reminder Messages ....5-48 Steering Wheel Washer Fluid Messages ..5-49 Adjustment Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization .
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or Navigating an iPod or USB Device USB Device (Vehicles without a on the Main Audio Screen To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): (Vehicles with a Navigation stations: System) 1.
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device SRCE (Source/Voice For vehicles with a navigation on the Music Navigator Screen Recognition): Press to switch system: (Vehicles with a Navigation between the radio and CD, and for 1. Press and hold until a beep is System) equipped vehicles, the DVD, front...
  • Page 147: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Washer (Mist): Single wipe, turn , then release. Several wipes, For vehicles with a heated steering WARNING wheel, the button for this feature is hold the band on longer. located on the steering wheel. In freezing weather, do not use (Off): Turns the windshield : Press to turn the heated...
  • Page 148: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Compass (Rear Wiper Delay): Turns on the rear wiper delay. Wiper/Washer The vehicle may have a compass in (Rear Wiper): Turns on the rear the Driver Information Center (DIC). wiper. WARNING Compass Zone (Rear Wiper Wash): Press this In freezing weather, do not use The zone is set to zone eight upon button on the end of the lever to...
  • Page 149 Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the following procedure: the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is Compass Variance (Zone) displayed in the DIC. Or, if the Procedure vehicle does not have DIC 1.
  • Page 150 Instruments and Controls Compass Calibration magnetic emergency light, magnetic 2. Press the vehicle information note pad holder, or any other button until PRESS The compass can be manually magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, CALIBRATE COMPASS calibrated. Only calibrate the move the magnetic item, then turn displays.
  • Page 151 Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: To set the time and date: The accessory power outlets can be Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, 1.
  • Page 152 5-10 Instruments and Controls Continuing to use accessory power Certain accessory plugs may not be Power Outlet 110 Volt outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/ compatible with the accessory Alternative Current OFF may cause the vehicle's power outlet and could overload The vehicle may have a power battery to run down.
  • Page 153: Warning Lights, Gauges, And

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 If equipment is connected using Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there more than 150 watts or a system could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and fault is detected, a protection circuit function. Often gauges and warning shuts off the power supply and the lights work together to indicate a Indicators...
  • Page 154: Instrument Cluster

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 155: Trip Odometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 For vehicles with a Hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer Hybrid Supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the engine information. the vehicle has been driven since speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
  • Page 156 5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Here are some situations customers on, shows how much fuel the experience with the fuel gauge. vehicle has left in the fuel tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
  • Page 157: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil Gauge viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message will appear in the Driver Information Center.
  • Page 158: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    5-16 Instruments and Controls A reading in the low pressure zone Engine Coolant can be caused by a dangerously Temperature Gauge low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
  • Page 159: Voltmeter Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 It also provides an indicator of how Voltmeter Gauge When the engine is running, the hard your vehicle is working. During gauge shows the condition of the a majority of the operation, the charging system. The gauge can gauge will read 100°C (210°F) or transition from a higher to lower or a less.
  • Page 160: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-18 Instruments and Controls This condition is normal since the Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt charging system is not able to Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder provide full power at engine idle. As For vehicles equipped with the engine speeds are increased, this Light passenger safety belt reminder light,...
  • Page 161: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the passenger safety belt is Airbag Readiness Light WARNING buckled, neither the chime nor the The system checks the airbag's light comes on. If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible The front passenger safety belt on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions.
  • Page 162: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either Indicator ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of If the vehicle has the airbag status the right front passenger frontal indicator pictured in the following airbag.
  • Page 163: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Charging System Light message in the Driver Information WARNING Center (DIC) can also appear. See Battery Voltage and Charging If the airbag readiness light ever Messages on page 5 39 for more comes on and stays on, it means information.
  • Page 164: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Malfunction If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Modifications made to the comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that intake, or fuel system of the there is an OBD II problem and vehicle or the replacement of the A computer system called OBD II service is required.
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Make sure to fuel the vehicle This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
  • Page 166: Brake System Warning Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if governments may have programs to system warning light comes on the light does not come on when...
  • Page 167: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light can also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING (Continued) low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 28 for more information. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash.
  • Page 168: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls ® If the regular brake system warning Tow/Haul Mode Light StabiliTrak Indicator light is also on, the vehicle does not Light have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 24.
  • Page 169: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 The light flashes if the system is Tire Pressure Light A tire pressure message can active and is working to assist the accompany the light. See Tire driver with directional control of the Messages on page 5 47 for more vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
  • Page 170: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while Low Fuel Warning Light starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off.
  • Page 171: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For information regarding this light The fog lamp lights come on when The cruise control light comes on and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use. whenever the cruise control is set.
  • Page 172: Information Displays

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Information Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition DIC Buttons is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was Driver Information last displayed before the engine Center (DIC) was turned off. The DIC has different displays Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to (Vehicle Information): Press zero by pressing the set/reset (With DIC Buttons) to display the oil life, units, side button while the trip odometer is blind zone system on/off, tire (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll displayed.
  • Page 174 5-32 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was For example, if driving in traffic and Fuel Used driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is making frequent stops, this display Press the trip/fuel button until started again, and then the may read one number, but if the FUEL USED displays.
  • Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-33 To stop the timer, press the set/reset change. This display shows the Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while TIMER is instantaneous fuel economy in liters Items (With DIC Buttons) displayed. per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or (Vehicle Information): Press miles per gallon (mpg).
  • Page 176 5-34 Instruments and Controls In addition to the engine oil life If you choose ON, the system will Tire Pressure system monitoring the oil life, be turned on. If you choose OFF, On vehicles with the Tire Pressure additional maintenance is the system will be turned off.
  • Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-35 If the tire pressure display shows Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT Trip Odometer Reset Stem dashes instead of a value, there display. See Integrated Trailer Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) may be a problem with your vehicle. Brake Control System under Use the trip odometer reset If this consistently occurs, see your...
  • Page 178 5-36 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retro-active reset. This This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, can be used to set the trip odometer the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or to the number of kilometers (miles) messages will appear.
  • Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-37 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This Press the trip odometer reset stem through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer until TRANS TEMP displays.
  • Page 180 5-38 Instruments and Controls OUTPUT shows the power output to shows an estimate of the oil's Remember, you must reset the OIL the trailer anytime a trailer with remaining useful life. If you see LIFE display yourself after each oil electric brakes is connected.
  • Page 181: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC page 5 21. Driving with this problem indicate the status of the vehicle or could drain the battery. Turn off all BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to unnecessary accessories.
  • Page 182: Door Ajar Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays if there is a This message displays and a the side of the road and turn the problem with the brake system.
  • Page 183: Engine Cooling System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 off the vehicle, check the door for Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED obstructions, and close the door IDLE ENGINE Messages again. Check to see if the message If you drive the vehicle still appears on the DIC. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air while the engine is overheating, Conditioning) TURNED OFF...
  • Page 184: Engine Oil Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE STOP ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If you drive the vehicle If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
  • Page 185: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
  • Page 186: Object Detection System Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, If your vehicle has the Side Blind PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this OWNERS MANUAL problem with the URPA system.
  • Page 187: Ride Control System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 Your vehicle does not need service. SERVICE SUSPENSION STABILITRAK OFF For cleaning instructions, see SYSTEM If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this Washing Your Vehicle in Exterior ® message displays when you turn off If your vehicle has the Autoride Care on page 10 100.
  • Page 188: Airbag System Messages

    5-46 Instruments and Controls There are several conditions that TRACTION CONTROL OFF Anti-Theft Alarm System can cause this message to appear. Messages If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this One condition is overheating, message displays when the Traction SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT which could occur if StabiliTrak Control System (TCS) is turned off.
  • Page 189: Tire Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 Tire Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate the location of the low tire. The low On vehicles with the Tire Pressure SERVICE TIRE MONITOR tire pressure warning light will also Monitor System (TPMS), this SYSTEM come on.
  • Page 190: Transmission Messages

    5-48 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE side of the road and turn the ignition ENGINE off. Check the wiring connection to CHECK TRAILER WIRING the trailer and turn the ignition back If you drive the vehicle...
  • Page 191: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-49 This message clears itself after Vehicle The customization preferences are several seconds. This message also automatically recalled. Personalization clears if you acknowledge it. After To change customization this message clears, the TRAILER preferences, use the following Your vehicle may have GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in customization capabilities that allow...
  • Page 192 5-50 Instruments and Controls Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen This feature allows you to select The following are customization appears on the DIC display. Press when the vehicle's doors will features that allow you to program the set/reset button once to access automatically lock.
  • Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-51 To select a setting, press the DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Press the customization button until set/reset button while the desired door will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on setting is displayed on the DIC. shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 194 5-52 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Then press the customization button locking the doors and liftgate until made to this feature. The current to scroll through the following five seconds after the last door is setting will remain. settings: closed.
  • Page 195 Instruments and Controls 5-53 NO CHANGE: No change will be 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will Then press the customization button made to this feature. The current stay on for 1 minute. to scroll through the following setting will remain. settings: 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will To select a setting, press the...
  • Page 196 5-54 Instruments and Controls CHIME VOLUME PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger outside mirror will be This feature allows you to select the If your vehicle has this feature, tilted down when the vehicle is volume level of the chime. it allows you to select whether shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 197 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Press the customization button until the key back in the ignition and Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on remove it again, the seat and EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the the DIC display. Press the set/reset steering column will stay in the DIC display.
  • Page 198 5-56 Instruments and Controls MEMORY SEAT RECALL On some vehicles with the Press the customization button until adjustable throttle and brake pedal REMOTE START appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it feature, the pedals will also DIC display. Press the set/reset allows you to select your preference automatically move.
  • Page 199 Instruments and Controls 5-57 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be their factory default settings.
  • Page 200: Universal Remote System

    5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to The programmed buttons should be replace up to three remote control erased when the vehicle is sold or System transmitters used to activate the lease ends. See Erasing devices such as garage door Universal Home Remote Buttons in See Radio Frequency Statement on...
  • Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Programming a garage door opener 3. Immediately return to the involves time-sensitive actions, so vehicle. Press and hold the read the entire procedure before Universal Home Remote button starting. Otherwise, the device will that will be used to control the time out and the procedure will have garage door until the garage to be repeated.
  • Page 202 5-60 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code Programming a garage door opener If there is a row of dip switches device such as an additional garage involves time-sensitive actions, so similar to the graphic above, the door opener, a security device, read the entire procedure before garage door opener is a Fixed or home automation device, repeat...
  • Page 203 Instruments and Controls 5-61 The motor head dip switch The switch positions on the 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch settings can also be used when hand-held transmitter could be settings from left to right as the original hand-held transmitter labeled as follows: follows: is not available.
  • Page 204 5-62 Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage...
  • Page 205: Universal Remote System Operation

    Instruments and Controls 5-63 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The Remote Buttons Operation codes from all buttons will be The programmed buttons should be erased. Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or button for at least half of a second.
  • Page 206 5-64 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 279: Table Of Contents

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-28 All-Wheel Drive ....9-44 Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Brakes Pedal .
  • Page 280: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-63 Recommended Fuel ..9-63 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications .
  • Page 281: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that...
  • Page 282: Power Steering

    Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping brakes. If the brakes are pumped, distances vary greatly with the the pedal could get harder to push surface of the road, whether it is down. If the engine stops, there will pavement or gravel;...
  • Page 283: Steering Tips

    Driving and Operating Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can reasonable speed. be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Traction in a curve depends on the find a truck stopped in your lane, condition of the tires and the road or a car suddenly pulls out from...
  • Page 284: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm Skidding (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth In a skid, a driver can lose control of The vehicle's right wheels can drop turn, until the right front tire contacts the vehicle.
  • Page 285: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when Off-Road Driving At the very time you need special water, snow, ice, gravel, or other alertness and driving skills, your Vehicles with 20 inch tire/wheel material is on the road. For safety, reflexes, perceptions, and judgment assemblies should not be driven slow down and adjust your driving to...
  • Page 286 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some After off-roading, be sure to reinstall more ground clearance at the front the air dam: Have all necessary maintenance of your vehicle, you can remove the 1.
  • Page 287 Driving and Operating Avoid any driving practice that You will find other important WARNING (Continued) could damage shrubs, flowers, information under trees, or grasses or disturb Heavy loads on the roof raise wildlife. This includes the vehicle's center of gravity, wheel-spinning, breaking down making it more likely to roll Environmental Concerns...
  • Page 288 9-10 Driving and Operating Traveling to Remote Areas Tune your senses to different kinds WARNING of signals. Your eyes need to It makes sense to plan your trip, constantly sweep the terrain for especially when going to a remote When you are driving off-road, unexpected obstacles.
  • Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-11 acceleration, and braking in different When driving over obstacles or Driving on Hills ways. Depending on the surface, rough terrain, keep a firm grip on Off-road driving often takes you up, slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, down, or across a hill.
  • Page 290: Approaching A Hill

    9-12 Driving and Operating Is there a straight path up or Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill down the hill so you will not When you approach a hill, decide if Once you decide it is safe to drive have to make turning it is too steep to climb, descend, up the hill: maneuvers?
  • Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-13 Ease up on the speed as you While backing down the hill, put If the vehicle stalls, or is about to approach the top of the hill. your left hand on the steering stall, and you cannot make it up wheel at the 12 o'clock position the hill: Attach a flag to the vehicle to be...
  • Page 292: Driving Downhill

    9-14 Driving and Operating Never try to turn around if about Are there hidden surface Things not to do when driving down to stall when going up a hill. obstacles? Ruts? Logs? a hill: If the hill is steep enough to stall Boulders? When driving downhill, avoid the vehicle, it is steep enough to...
  • Page 293: Driving Across An Incline

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Driving Across an Incline end over end. But when driving For these reasons, carefully across an incline, the narrower consider whether to try to drive An off-road trail will probably go track width the distance across an incline. Just because the across the incline of a hill.
  • Page 294 9-16 Driving and Operating Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these Snow, or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
  • Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not try Remove any brush or debris that it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING has collected on the underbody, wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
  • Page 296: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 297: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Other driving tips include: WARNING WARNING (Continued) Keep the vehicle well ventilated. If you do not shift down, the Keep interior temperature cool. You would then have poor braking brakes could get so hot that they or even none going down a hill.
  • Page 298: Winter Driving

    9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Blizzard Conditions improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
  • Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-21 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see the way to save heat.
  • Page 300: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck transmission is in gear. Slowly WARNING (Continued) spinning the wheels in the forward Slowly and cautiously spin the and reverse directions causes a wheels to free the vehicle when wheels as little as possible and rocking motion that could free the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 301: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
  • Page 302 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information the number of occupant seating Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in Locate the statement The kilograms and pounds. combined weight of occupants and cargo should The Tire and Loading never exceed XXX kg or...
  • Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-25 The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
  • Page 304 9-26 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 A.
  • Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-27 Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also WARNING tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, Do not load the vehicle any called Gross Axle Weight heavier than the Gross Rating (GAWR). To find out the Vehicle Weight Rating actual loads on your front and (GVWR), or either the...
  • Page 306: Starting And Operating

    9-28 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension Starting and WARNING (Continued) components to get added Operating durability might not change your Never stack heavier weight ratings. Ask your dealer things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In to help you load your vehicle the inside the vehicle so that right way.
  • Page 307: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Avoid making hard stops for Adjustable Throttle and Press the bottom of the control to the first 322 km (200 miles) or move the pedals closer. Press the Brake Pedal so. During this time the new top of the control to move the brake linings are not yet pedals away.
  • Page 308: Ignition Positions

    9-30 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ In an emergency: LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is 1. Brake using a firm and steady stopped, turn the ignition switch to pressure. Do not pump the LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. brakes repeatedly.
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-31 The steering may bind with the B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This If you leave the key in the ACC/ wheels turned off center. If this position lets things like the radio ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position happens, move the steering wheel and the windshield wipers operate with the engine off, the battery could from right to left while turning the...
  • Page 310: Starting The Engine

    9-32 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the 1. With your foot off the accelerator If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the vehicle starts. If the engine does pedal, turn the ignition to START.
  • Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-33 When the Low Fuel warning 2. If the engine does not start after Do not race the engine lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL 5 10 seconds, especially in very immediately after starting it. LOW message is displayed in cold weather (below 18°C Operate the engine and the Driver Information Center...
  • Page 312: Engine Heater

    9-34 Driving and Operating Engine Heater To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING Heater The engine coolant heater can 1. Turn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an provide easier starting and better ungrounded outlet could cause an fuel economy during engine 2.
  • Page 313: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. Power (RAP) 2. Move the shift lever into the WARNING The following vehicle accessories P (Park) position by pulling the can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of shift lever toward you and...
  • Page 314: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-36 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the first pulling it toward you. If you can, Shifting Out of Park it means that the shift lever was not Engine Running This vehicle is equipped with an fully locked into P (Park). electronic shift lock release system.
  • Page 315: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Driving and Operating 9-37 To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking Over Things Active Fuel following: That Burn Management 1. Apply the brake pedal. Vehicles with V8 engines may have WARNING 2. Move the shift lever to the Active Fuel Management .
  • Page 316: Engine Exhaust

    9-38 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon to, here are some things to know.
  • Page 317: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic There are several different positions WARNING for the shift lever. Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the the vehicle if the automatic Hybrid supplement for more transmission shift lever is not fully information.
  • Page 318 9-40 Driving and Operating See Torque Lock under R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING for more back up. information. Shifting to R (Reverse) Shifting into a drive gear while the while the vehicle is moving engine is running at high speed is WARNING forward could damage the dangerous.
  • Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-41 D (Drive): This position is for until the engine warms up. Shifts upshift, if the engine will be able to normal driving. It provides the best may be more noticeable with a cold maintain vehicle speed by analyzing fuel economy for the vehicle.
  • Page 320: Manual Mode

    9-42 Driving and Operating Manual Mode indicator is the highest gear that can Tow/Haul Mode be used. However, the vehicle can Range Selection Mode automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. This means that all gears below that number are available.
  • Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-43 The Tow/Haul Mode works with the on downhill grades by automatically Cruise Grade Braking operates ® Autoride feature, if the vehicle has implementing a shift schedule that while Cruise Control is engaged in this, to enhance the ride when utilizes the engine and transmission Tow/Haul Mode to assist in trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
  • Page 322: Drive Systems

    9-44 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This vehicle has the Antilock Brake If there is a problem with ABS, this System (ABS), an advanced This is like four-wheel drive, but warning light stays on.
  • Page 323: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-45 As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies If the ignition is on, the brake computer keeps receiving updates system warning light will come on. ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls brake at the same time.
  • Page 324: Brake Assist

    9-46 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal This vehicle has a brake assist and does not mean there is a ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver problem with the vehicle.
  • Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-47 StabiliTrak system has not been the appropriate TCS off or turned off using the StabiliTrak on/ StabiliTrak off message will be off button. Then turn the vehicle off, displayed on the DIC to warn the wait 15 seconds, and then turn it driver.
  • Page 326 9-48 Driving and Operating When the transfer case is in 4LO, If traction control is turned off, only The traction control system may the stability system is automatically the brake-traction control portion of activate on dry or rough roads or disabled, the StabiliTrak light comes traction control will work.
  • Page 327: Automatic Level Control

    Driving and Operating 9-49 Locking Rear Axle The controller then sends signals This type of level control is fully to each shock absorber to automatic and will provide a better Vehicles with a locking rear axle can independently adjust the damping leveled riding position as well as give more traction on snow, mud, level to provide the optimum...
  • Page 328: Cruise Control

    9-50 Driving and Operating Cruise Control When the brakes are applied, the cruise control turns off. This vehicle has a Hydra Matic WARNING 6 speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking and Cruise Cruise control can be dangerous Grade Braking (Allison where you cannot drive safely at Transmission) under a steady speed.
  • Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-51 + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Increasing Speed While Using 1. Press Press briefly to make the vehicle Cruise Control 2. Get up to the desired speed. resume to a previously set speed, If the cruise control system is or press and hold to accelerate.
  • Page 330 9-52 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated, increase your speed.
  • Page 331: Object Detection Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically Systems when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
  • Page 332 9-54 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this covered by frost or ice. Frost or message occurs, take the vehicle to ice can form around and behind your dealer to repair the system. the sensors and may not always PARK ASSIST OFF: This message be seen;...
  • Page 333: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    Driving and Operating 9-55 Side Blind Zone WARNING (Continued) Alert (SBZA) Failure to use proper care when The vehicle may have a Side Blind changing lanes may result in Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the damage to the vehicle, injury, system.
  • Page 334 9-56 Driving and Operating How the System Works SBZA displays do not come on If the SBZA displays do not light up while the vehicle is approaching or when the system is on and vehicles passing other vehicles. At speeds are in the blind zone, the system greater then 32 km/h (20 mph), may need service.
  • Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-57 The SBZA displays may remain on SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. FCC Information if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, UNAVAILABLE: This message or a bicycle or object is extending indicates that the SBZA system is for information out to either side of the vehicle.
  • Page 336: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    9-58 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Vehicles Without Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Your judged distances using the The rear vision camera system is This vehicle may have a Rear designed to help the driver when screen will differ from actual Vision Camera system.
  • Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-59 To turn the rear vision camera Turning the Rear Vision Camera system on again, press and System On or Off hold until the left indicator light To turn the rear vision camera illuminates. The rear vision camera system on or off: system display is now enabled and 1.
  • Page 338 9-60 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after The symbols appear when an object (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) shifting out of R (Reverse) is has been detected by the URPA (minus) screen buttons to approximately 10 seconds. The system.
  • Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-61 Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that Messages appears on the screen differs from Service Rear Vision Camera the actual distance. The area System: This message can display displayed by the camera is limited.
  • Page 340 9-62 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an A fast flash may indicate that the When the System Does Not accident, the position and display has been on for the Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
  • Page 341: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-63 Fuel Recommended Fuel Use premium unleaded gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an with a posted octane rating of 91 or important part of the proper higher. You can also use regular maintenance of this vehicle. To help unleaded gasoline rated at keep the engine clean and maintain 87 octane or higher, but the...
  • Page 342: Fuel Additives

    9-64 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications be affected. The malfunction Fuel Additives indicator lamp could turn on and the At a minimum, gasoline should To provide cleaner air, all gasolines vehicle might fail a smog check test. meet ASTM specification D 4814 in in the United States are now the United States or CAN/CGSB 3.5 required to contain additives that...
  • Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-65 For customers who do not use TOP This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol.
  • Page 344: Filling The Tank

    9-66 Driving and Operating At a minimum, E85 should meet that you add as much fuel as and rubber parts. That damage ASTM Specification D 5798. By possible do not add less than would not be covered under the definition, this means that fuel 11 L (three gallons) when refueling.
  • Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-67 WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
  • Page 346 9-68 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert If the vehicle has a Driver If a new fuel cap is the tether in its hole before Information Center (DIC), the needed, be sure to get the right tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap TIGHTEN GAS CAP message type of cap from your dealer.
  • Page 347: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Driving and Operating 9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
  • Page 348 9-70 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during For information on towing a disabled Important considerations that have the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle, see to do with weight: new vehicle is driven. The .
  • Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-71 Towing a trailer requires a certain Following Distance WARNING (Continued) amount of experience. The Stay at least twice as far behind the combination you are driving is vehicle ahead as you would when To maximize safety when towing longer and not as responsive as the driving the vehicle without a trailer.
  • Page 350 9-72 Driving and Operating Making Turns Driving on Grades When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a lower following: Engine coolant will boil at while trailering could cause the gear starting down a a lower temperature than at normal...
  • Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-73 Parking on Hills 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance When Trailer under the trailer wheels. Towing WARNING 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more place, release the regular brakes often when pulling a trailer. See this Parking the vehicle on a hill with until the chocks absorb the load.
  • Page 352: Trailer Towing

    9-74 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Pulling a trailer your passengers. So please read improperly can damage the this section carefully before pulling a Do not tow a trailer during break in. vehicle and result in costly trailer. repairs not covered by the vehicle Weight of the Trailer for more information.
  • Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-75 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon Denali 2WD 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Yukon Denali AWD 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs)
  • Page 354 9-76 Driving and Operating Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer vehicle and trailer fully loaded for weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown the trip including the weight of the below:...
  • Page 355: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-77 Towing Equipment Consider using sway controls with When using a weight-distributing any trailer. Ask a trailering hitch, the spring bars should be Hitches professional about sway controls or adjusted so the distance (A) is the refer to the trailer manufacturer's same after coupling the trailer to the The correct hitch equipment helps recommendations and instructions.
  • Page 356 9-78 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: A loaded trailer that weighs more Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to Package have its own brake system that is Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn adequate for the weight of the Signal...
  • Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-79 headlamps as a second way to brake controller is installed, the Tow/Haul is a feature that assists boost the vehicle system and ITBC must be disconnected. Do not when pulling a heavy trailer or a charge the battery. power both ITBC and aftermarket large or heavy load.
  • Page 358 9-80 Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer If the vehicle s brake, anti lock when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles brake or StabiliTrak systems are at all will not cause damage.
  • Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-81 The ITBC system can only be used When trailering, make sure of the Trailer Brake Control Panel with trailers with electric brakes. following: The ITBC system is used only WARNING with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. Connecting a trailer that is not All applicable local and federal compatible with the ITBC system...
  • Page 360 9-82 Driving and Operating Pressing a Trailer Gain allows manual application the trailer TRAILER GAIN This setting is button If the Trailer Brake brakes. The Trailer Brake Control displayed anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently Panel is used along with the Trailer Display Page is active.
  • Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-83 The Trailer Output will indicate Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a Display Page whenever the Lever is located on the Trailer Brake specific trailering condition and must following occur:...
  • Page 362 9-84 Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display Use the following procedure to 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just on the DIC, - - - - - - will correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each below the point of trailer wheel disappear if there is no towing condition: lock-up, indicated by trailer...
  • Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-85 Other ITBC Related DIC Messages If the disconnect occurs while To determine if the electrical fault is the vehicle is stationary, this on the vehicle side or trailer side of In addition to displaying TRAILER message will automatically turn the trailer wiring harness GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT off in about thirty seconds.
  • Page 364 9-86 Driving and Operating SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE conditions allow, carefully pull the Conversions and SYSTEM This message will be vehicle over to the side of the road Add-Ons displayed when there is a problem and turn the ignition off. Check the with the ITBC system.
  • Page 509 Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See After System (ABS) ....9-44 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-46 Warning Light .
  • Page 510 Auxiliary Devices ....7-33 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-41 Cargo Axle, Front ....10-31 Fog Lamps .
  • Page 511: Driver Information

    Cleaning Cruise Control ....9-50 Door Exterior Care ....10-100 Light ......5-29 Ajar Messages .
  • Page 512 Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Control System ....8-1 Gauge ..... .5-16 Engine .
  • Page 513 Fuel ......9-63 Additives .....9-64 Garage Door Opener .
  • Page 514 Hood ......10-5 Latch, Lower Anchors and Horn ......5-5 Tethers for Children .
  • Page 515 Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) ® Transmission ....5-48 StabiliTrak Indicator ..5-26 Maintenance Tire Pressure ....5-27 Vehicle .
  • Page 516: Object Detection System

    Overheated Engine Power Protection Door Locks ....2-8 Object Detection System Operating Mode ... . . 10-24 Mirrors .
  • Page 517 Rear Window Washer/Wiper ..5-6 Replacing Safety Belt Rearview Mirrors ....2-19 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Automatic Dimming ...2-19 Crash .
  • Page 518 Seats (cont.) Shift Lock Control Function Reclining Seatbacks ... 3-6 Check, Automatic Safety Belts ....3-23 Second Row .
  • Page 519 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Theft-Deterrent Systems ..2-16 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Bulb Replacement ..10-40 Immobilizer ....2-15 Storage Third-Row Seats .
  • Page 520 Vehicle Identification Wheels Number (VIN) ....12-1 Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-53 Service Parts Identification Balance ....10-72 Uniform Tire Quality Label .

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