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GMC Yukon XL Denali 2003 Owner's Manual (452 pages)

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

8
- How to Use this Manual
  2
  - Vehicle Symbols
    4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Table of Contents
    8
  - Front Seats
    9
  - Power Seats
    9
  - Power Lumbar
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
  - Head Restraints
    12
  - Rear Seats
    13
  - Heated Seats
    14
  - Returning the Seats to an Upright Position
    17
  - Unfolding the Seatbacks
    18
  - Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
    19
  - Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats
    20
  - Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
    22
    
    Bench Seat
    23
  - Folding the Seatback
    23
  - Tilting the Full Bench Seat
    24
  - Unfolding the Seatback
    24
  - Returning the Seat to an Upright Position
    25
  - Removing the Bench Seat
    26
  - Replacing the Bench Seat
    27
    
    Bucket Seats
    28
  - Reclining the Seatbacks
    28
    
    Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position
    30
  - Safety Belts
    31
    
    Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    31
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    32
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    35
    
    Driver Position
    36
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    36
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    44
    
    Center Passenger Position
    45
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    45
    
    Second Row – Lap-Shoulder Belt
    45
    
    Third Row – Lap Belt
    46
    
    Rear Seat Passengers
    47
  - Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
    47
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    50
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    53
    
    Child Restraints
    54
  - Older Children
    54
  - Infants and Young Children
    56
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    60
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    62
  - Top Strap
    63
    
    Top Strap Anchor Location
    65
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    69
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
    69
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
    71
  - Second Row
    72
  - Third Row
    72
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    74
  - Air Bag Systems
    78
    
    Where Are the Air Bags
    80
- Air Bag Systems
  
  83
  - Frontal Air Bags
    83
  - Side Impact Air Bags
    83
    
    When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate
    83
    
    How Does an Air Bag Restrain
    84
    
    What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate
    84
    
    What will You See after an Air Bag Inﬂates
    85
    
    Passenger Sensing System
    87
    
    Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
    91
    
    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    91
    
    Vehicle
    91
- Restraint System Check
  
  92
  - Checking Your Restraint Systems
    92
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    93
Section 2 Features and Controls

95
- Features and Controls
  
  95
- Keys
  
  97
- Doors and Locks
  
  102
  - Remote Alarm
    100
  - Door Locks
    102
  - Delayed Locking
    103
  - Power Door Locks
    103
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    104
  - Programmable Unlocking Feature
    105
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    106
  - Liftgate/Liftglass
    107
  - Lockout Protection
    107
- Windows
  
  108
  - Power Windows
    109
  - Sun Visors
    109
  - Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    109
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  110
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    110
  - Passlock
    111
  - Testing the Alarm
    111
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  112
  - Ignition Positions
    112
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    112
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    113
    
    Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    114
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    115
  - Starting Your Engine
    113
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    115
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    116
    
    Parking Brake
    119
    
    Shifting into Park (P)
    120
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    121
  - Torque Lock
    122
    
    Shifting out of Park (P)
    122
    
    Engine Exhaust
    123
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    123
    
    Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    124
- Mirrors
  
  125
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
    125
  - Temperature and Compass Display
    125
  - Compass Variance
    126
  - Electrochromic Mirror Operation
    126
  - Cleaning the Mirror
    127
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    128
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    128
    
    Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
    129
    
    Outside Heated Mirrors
    129
- Onstar System
  
  130
  - Compass Calibration
    127
  - Passenger Air Bag Indicator
    127
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    131
- Homelink Transmitter
  
  132
- Storage Areas
  
  136
  - Using Homelink
    135
  - Center Console Storage Area
    136
  - Cupholder(S)
    136
  - Glove Box
    136
  - Luggage Carrier
    136
  - Cargo Cover
    138
  - Convenience Net
    138
  - Rear Storage Area
    138
- Sunroof
  
  140
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  141
  - Memory Seat
    141
  - Easy Exit Seat
    142
Section 3 Instrument Panel

143
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  146
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    148
  - Other Warning Devices
    148
  - Horn
    149
  - Tilt Wheel
    149
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    149
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    150
    
    Windshield Wipers
    151
    
    Windshield Washer
    152
    
    Cruise Control
    153
    
    Exterior Lamps
    156
  - Turn and Lane Change Signals
    150
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    157
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    157
  - Lamps on Reminder
    157
  - Fog Lamps
    158
    
    Interior Lamps
    159
  - Dome Lamps
    159
  - Entry Lighting
    159
  - Exit Lighting
    159
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness
    159
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    160
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    161
- Climate Controls
  
  162
  - Reading Lamps
    160
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    160
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    162
    
    Automatic Operation
    163
    
    Manual Operation
    164
  - Air Conditioning
    165
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    166
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    167
  - Rear Window Defogger
    167
    
    Rear Climate Control System
    168
    
    Auto Mode
    170
    
    Climate Controls Personalization
    171
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  171
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    172
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    173
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    173
  - Tachometer
    173
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    174
  - Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
    175
  - Charging System Light
    176
  - Brake System Warning Light
    177
  - Voltmeter Gage
    177
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    178
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    179
  - Traction off Light
    179
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    180
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    181
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    182
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    183
    
    Oil Pressure Gage
    184
    
    Cruise Control Light
    185
    
    Security Light
    185
    
    Tow/Haul Mode Light
    185
    
    Fuel Gage
    186
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    186
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  187
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    182
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    187
  - Trip Information Button
    188
    
    Fuel Information Button
    189
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    190
  - Personalization Button
    191
    
    Automatic Locking
    192
    
    Delayed Locking
    193
    
    Perimeter Lighting
    194
    
    Curb View Assist
    196
  - Select Button
    197
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    198
  - Battery Not Charging
    198
  - Buckle Passenger
    198
  - Buckle Seatbelt
    198
  - Change Engine Oil
    198
  - Check Tire Pressure
    198
  - Check Oil Level
    199
  - Check Washer Fluid
    199
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    199
  - Driver Door Ajar
    199
  - Engine Overheated
    199
  - Fuel Level Low
    199
  - Keyfob X Battery Low
    200
  - Left Rear Door Ajar
    200
  - Low Coolant Level
    200
  - Oil Life Reset
    200
  - Oil Pressure Low
    200
  - Passenger Door Ajar
    200
  - Right Rear Door Ajar
    200
  - Rear Access Open
    201
    
    Service Air Bag
    201
  - Reduced Engine Power
    201
  - Replace Liftgate Fuse
    201
    
    Service 4Wd
    201
  - Service Brake System
    201
  - Service Ride Control
    202
  - Service Tire Monitor
    202
  - Stability Sys Active
    202
  - Stability Sys Ready
    202
  - Service Brake Booster
    203
  - Service Stability
    203
  - Stability Sys Disabled
    204
  - Tighten Fuel Cap
    204
  - Traction System Limited
    204
  - Trans Hot Idle Engine
    204
  - Transmission Hot
    204
  - Traction Active
    205
- Audio System(S)
  
  206
  - Turn Signal on
    205
  - Setting the Time
    206
  - Radio Data System (Rds)
    207
  - Radio with Cassette and CD
    207
  - XM™ Radio Satellite Service
    207
  - Finding a Station
    208
  - Playing the Radio
    208
  - Setting Preset Stations
    209
  - Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    209
  - Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    210
    
    Finding a Pty Station (Rds and XM)
    211
  - Rds Messages
    212
  - Setting Preset Ptys (Rds Only)
    212
  - Radio Messages
    213
  - Playing a Cassette Tape
    216
  - Cassette Tape Messages
    217
  - CD Adapter Kits
    218
  - Playing a Compact Disc
    218
    
    Rear Seat Entertainment System
    220
  - Compact Disc Messages
    220
  - Listening to a DVD
    220
  - Before You Drive
    221
  - DVD Player
    221
    
    Playing a Disc
    222
  - Video Screen
    223
  - Remote Control
    224
  - Battery Replacement
    226
  - Stereo Rca Jacks
    227
  - Audio Output
    228
    
    Navigation/Radio System
    231
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    231
  - Rear Seat Audio Controls
    232
    
    CD Changer
    233
  - CD Functions
    235
  - Compact Disc Changer Errors
    235
    
    Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    236
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    236
    
    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    237
  - Fm Stereo
    237
    
    Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    238
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    237
    
    DVD Distortion
    237
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    237
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    239
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    239
    
    Care of Your CD Changer
    239
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    239
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

241
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  241
  - Defensive Driving
    242
  - Drunken Driving
    242
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  242
  - Control of a Vehicle
    245
  - Braking
    246
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    247
  - Braking in Emergencies
    248
    
    Stabilitrak System
    249
  - Traction Control Operation
    250
    
    Steering
    251
  - Power Steering
    251
  - Steering Tips
    251
  - Steering in Emergencies
    252
    
    Off-Road Recovery
    253
    
    Passing
    253
    
    Loss of Control
    255
    
    Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
    256
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    256
    
    Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    256
  - Environmental Concerns
    257
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    258
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    258
  - Scanning the Terrain
    259
  - Approaching a Hill
    260
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    260
  - Driving Uphill
    261
  - Driving Downhill
    263
  - Driving Across an Incline
    264
  - Stalling on an Incline
    265
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    266
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    267
  - Driving in Water
    267
    
    Driving at Night
    268
    
    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    269
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    271
    
    City Driving
    272
    
    Freeway Driving
    273
    
    Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    274
    
    Highway Hypnosis
    275
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    275
    
    Winter Driving
    277
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    271
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    271
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    278
    
    If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    281
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    282
- Towing
  
  284
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    284
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    284
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    284
  - Automatic Level Control
    286
    
    Towing a Trailer
    287
    
    Trailer Recommendations
    287
  - Autoride
    286
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    288
  - Weight of the Trailer
    290
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    291
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    291
  - Safety Chains
    292
  - Trailer Brakes
    292
  - Driving with a Trailer
    293
  - Following Distance
    293
  - Backing up
    294
  - Driving on Grades
    294
  - Making Turns
    294
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    294
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    295
  - Parking on Hills
    295
  - Trailer Wiring Harness
    296
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

299
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  299
- Service
  
  301
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    301
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    302
- Fuel
  
  302
  - Gasoline Octane
    302
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    302
  - California Fuel
    303
  - Additives
    304
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    304
  - Filling Your Tank
    305
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    307
- The Hood
  
  308
  - Checking Things under the Hood
    308
    
    Hood Release
    308
    
    Engine Compartment Overview
    310
    
    Engine Oil
    312
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    313
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    314
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    315
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    315
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    316
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    316
    
    When to Inspect
    317
  - How to Inspect
    317
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    319
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    320
    
    Engine Coolant
    321
  - How to Add Fluid
    321
    
    What to Use
    322
  - Checking Coolant
    323
    
    Adding Coolant
    324
    
    Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    324
    
    Engine Overheating
    324
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    325
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    326
    
    Cooling System
    327
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    329
    
    Engine Fan Noise
    333
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    334
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    335
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    335
    
    Brakes
    336
  - Brake Fluid
    336
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    337
    
    What to Add
    337
  - Brake Wear
    338
    
    Battery
    339
  - Brake Adjustment
    339
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    339
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    339
    
    Jump Starting
    340
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  346
  - Vehicle Storage
    339
- Rear Axle
  
  347
  - When to Check Lubricant
    347
- Front Axle
  
  348
- Bulb Replacement
  
  349
  - Halogen Bulbs
    349
  - Headlamps
    349
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    350
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    352
  - Taillamps
    352
  - Replacement Bulbs
    353
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  354
- Tires
  
  355
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    355
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    356
  - When to Check
    356
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    358
  - Buying New Tires
    358
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    359
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    361
  - Wheel Replacement
    361
  - Tire Chains
    362
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    363
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    364
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    365
    
    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    368
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
    374
  - Secondary Latch System
    378
    
    Spare Tire
    381
- Appearance Care
  
  382
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    382
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    382
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    383
  - Cleaning Leather
    383
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    383
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    383
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    384
    
    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    385
  - Cleaning the Speaker Covers
    384
  - Cleaning Wood Panels
    384
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    384
    
    Weatherstrips
    384
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    385
  - Finish Care
    385
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    385
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    387
    
    Finish Damage
    387
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    387
  - Cleaning Tires
    387
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    388
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    388
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    388
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  390
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    390
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    390
- Electrical System
  
  391
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    391
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    391
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    391
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    391
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    392
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    394
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  400
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  
  402
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

403
- Introduction
  404
- Maintenance Requirements
  404
- Maintenance Schedule
  404
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  404
- How this Section Is Organized
  405
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  406
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  406
- Scheduled Maintenance
  407
- Cassette Tape Player Service
  413
  - At Least Twice a Year
    414
- Engine Coolant Level Check
  413
  - Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
    413
  - At each Fuel Fill
    413
  - At Least Once a Month
    413
  - Tire Inﬂation Check
    413
- Engine Oil Level Check
  413
  - Part B: Owner Checks and Services
    413
- Automatic Transmission Check
  414
  - At Least Once a Year
    414
- Body Lubrication Service
  414
- Key Lock Cylinders Service
  414
- Spare Tire Check
  414
- Weatherstrip Lubrication
  414
  - Wiper Blade Check
    414
- Starter Switch Check
  415
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
  416
- Underbody Flushing Service
  416
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

423
- Customer Assistance Information
  423
- Customer Assistance Information
  
  424
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    424
  - Online Owner Center
    425
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    426
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    426
  - P.O. Box
    426
  - GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    427
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    427
  - Canadian Roadside Assistance
    429
  - Courtesy Transportation
    429
  - Plan Ahead When Possible
    429
  - Transportation Options
    429
  - Additional Program Information
    430
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  431
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    431
  - Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    431
  - Detroit, MI
    432
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    432
  - Service Manuals
    432
  - Service Publications Ordering Information
    432
  - Current and Past Model Order Forms
    433
  - Owner's Information
    433
  - Service Bulletins
    433
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GMC Yukon XL Denali 2003 Owner's Manual (452 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Air Bag Systems

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

The Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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