GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual M Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and YUKON are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 Black plate (2,1) In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview United States Version Shown; Canada Similar
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑13. I. P. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. J. Dome Lamps on page 6‑8. Q. Horn on page 5‑4. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7. R. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). S. Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief m : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. Initial Drive Information & : Press and hold to open or close the power liftgate. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. L : Press and release to locate the vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Starting the Vehicle Canceling a Remote Start 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. To cancel a remote start: 2.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate . Press & on the overhead console inside the vehicle. . Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. . Press the l button next to the liftgate latch to close. Windows To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats 1-7 See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . If available, raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Power Lumbar . On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 for more information. To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief To return the seatback to the upright position: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-9 Memory Features 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑18 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑28 for more information. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Heated Seats Front Seats and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9. 1-11 See Heated Rear Seats on page 3‑12. Heated and Ventilated Seats Rear Seats If available, the buttons are on the front doors. I : Press to heat the seatback only. J: Press to heat the seat and seatback.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Safety Belts The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief United States 1-13 If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 2‑17. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors 3. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Steering Wheel Adjustment Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑19. Interior Mirrors On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Dome Lamps The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped) and license plate lamps. Windshield Wiper/Washer ; : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped) and license plate lamps. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. 9 : Turns the wiper off. 5 : Turns on the rear wiper delay. Z : Turns on the rear wiper. = : Press the button on the end of If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) L. C. Defrost M. Passenger Temperature Control D. Air Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑41. Automatic Transfer Case 1-19 The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑93 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑93. Vehicle Features Radio(s) See Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑43 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9‑48.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief 4: Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief b g : 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. Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. c x : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the Navigation System Manual for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System 1-25 Sunroof The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. The accessory power outlets are powered, even with the ignition off.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Performance and Maintenance To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire 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 getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑58.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-28 Black plate (28,1) In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Roadside Assistance Program . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. U.S.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) In Brief OnStar® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 1-30 Black plate (30,1) In Brief Service involving location information about your vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Door Locks .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6. Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑42 for additional information. Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, manually turn the heated seats on and off. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9 for additional information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the ignition on and then back off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4. { WARNING It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are moved off the liftglass. Both the liftglass and liftgate have an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftglass and liftgate will not open.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is moving. { WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security The vehicle may have power assist steps. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver preferred position for better vision. Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest. Power Foldaway 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑60. Vehicles with the memory package have a passenger and/or driver mirror that tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑63 for more information. If the vehicle has RVC, the O button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows 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. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof 2-23 The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑33 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. 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.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The vehicle's 2nd-row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's 3rd-row seat, if equipped, has headrests that can be adjusted up and down.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if available. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑18 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑28 for more information. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press to recall the easy exit seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park). If the easy exit seat feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat movement occurs when the ignition key is removed. position again.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-9 Heated Front Seats { WARNING To recline a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The heated and cooled seats turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. To use this feature after restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. Heated Rear Seats { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats Only) To return the seatback to the upright position: On vehicles with second row bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { WARNING The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped: Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat or Outside the Vehicle To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: { WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 3.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position Tumbling the Third Row Seat To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure the headrests are completely lowered and there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. 2. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat. 3. Release the seat from the tumbled position by lifting lever “2” next to the carrying handle at the bottom rear of the seat. 4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly. 3. Lower the rear of the seat and push down on the seat to engage the rear floor latches.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 3-23 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 3-27 { WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. Cinching Latch Plate Free-Falling Latch Plate 3-31 The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for lap‐shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled. 3.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints 3-35 WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints Lap Belt To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat. This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑30. The vehicle may have a center seating position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and passenger directly behind the driver. . A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger. The vehicle may have the following airbags: . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the driver. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 3-41 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. If the vehicle has a third row passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in the third row.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. The vehicle may or may not have seat‐mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3‑39. Seat‐mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { WARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is active.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints 6. Restart the vehicle. The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child’s seating posture and body build. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 13‑1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. WARNING (Continued) might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints 3-59 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑62 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Black plate (64,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row — Bucket Second Row — 60/40 j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row Seat i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Seats and Restraints 3-65 For models with 60/40 second row seating, the rear right side passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For models with second row bucket seats, both rear seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-66 Black plate (66,1) Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-68 Black plate (68,1) Seats and Restraints are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING . If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-70 Black plate (70,1) Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Seats and Restraints For third row seating positions, with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 3-71 4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-72 Black plate (72,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑62 for more information. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑60. In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-74 Black plate (74,1) Seats and Restraints If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑62 for top tether anchor locations. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 3-76 Black plate (76,1) Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Armrest Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the loop at the top of the armrest down to access the cupholders. Rear Storage For vehicles with a rear storage area, it is located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle on the driver side. Turn the knobs and pull the storage door to access. The door can be removed. Center Console Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, it is located between the bucket seats.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: 1. Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down. 2. Then, hold the cover at an angle and place the cover end cap into the slot in the passenger side trim panel. 3. Move the other end of the cover forward and hold it next to the driver side trim panel slot. 4. Press the end caps in, to allow the cover to fit into the trim slot. 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23. . . Black plate (4,1) If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 9 mm or 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. Tie the plywood to the siderail supports. Tie the load and secure it to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-46 Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-47 Vehicle Personalization Controls 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Steering Wheel Adjustment Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations: Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a Navigation System): Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. 1. Press and hold w or c x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. CD/DVD 2.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release ¨ to move up one track within the selected category. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn to 8, then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes. ? (High Speed): Fast wipes.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls = (Rear Wiper Wash): Press this button on the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The wipers will clear the rear window and either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the button.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to select the next available variance zone. Repeat this step until the appropriate variance zone is displayed. 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to start the compass calibration. 4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternative Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The front ashtray is located near the center of the instrument panel or on the front console, if equipped. Pull on the ashtray door to open it. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. To remove the front ashtray pull the ashtray up.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6‐Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar Black plate (12,1)
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition is on, shows how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge first indicates empty before the vehicle is out of fuel, and the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. Metric When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Gauge English Metric The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). 5-15 Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on page 10‑21. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Voltmeter Gauge When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gauge shows the condition of the charging system.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs The vehicle may not pass inspection if: Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). . The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑27 for more information. Metric English This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is a problem. { WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑23. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5‑38 for all brake related DIC messages.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls The light flashes if the system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52 for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Tire Pressure Light When the Light is On Steady A tire pressure message can accompany the light.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly while 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. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use. The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The lights go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip odometer reset stem can be used to access some of the menu items. DIC Buttons The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the odometer.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset. An Active Fuel Management indicator will display on the right side of the DIC, while INST ECON displays on the left side. Active Fuel Management allows the engine to operate on either four or eight cylinders, depending on your driving demands.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls Side Blind Zone Alert If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑84 for more information. Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ENGINE HOURS displays. This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run. Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See Compass on page 5‑6 Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls Language Engine Hours This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY, then press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for four seconds while viewing the ODOMETER. This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run. 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of kilometers (miles) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip. Transmission Temperature To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls Oil Life To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started and the battery continues to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on. If this message still displays, either your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See your dealer. HOOD OPEN REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) TURNED OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑16. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5‑14 and Fuel on page 9‑68 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the fuel cap is not tightened properly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑58 for more information. See your dealer for service.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Autoride® suspension system, this message displays when the Autoride suspension system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages Tire Messages SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑18 and Airbag System on page 3‑39 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑48, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑56. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See “DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)” earlier in this section.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on. This message clears if the trailer is reconnected. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. If this message still displays, either the vehicle or the trailer needs service. See your dealer.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls power door lock switch twice. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑9 for more information. Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information. for this feature.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals in Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals in Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Black plate (56,1) Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Find the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 3. Immediately return to the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-58 Black plate (58,1) Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code. For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions . A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up, +, or On. . A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down, −, or Off. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-60 Black plate (60,1) Instruments and Controls 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Instruments and Controls To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing a different button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener. Universal Remote System Operation Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 5-62 Black plate (62,1) Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release it.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the control to the off position. Hazard Warning Flashers 6-5 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47. If the vehicle is not equipped with DIC buttons, exit lighting is automatic.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. Fog Lamps If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit is fused at 30 amps, so the total current draw of the attached lamps should be less than this value. The attachment points for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires located above the overhead console, a dark green switched power wire and a black ground wire. This button is located on the overhead console.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. Turning the knob to the farthest clockwise position turns on the dome lamps. Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. For vehicles with reading lamps they are located on the overhead console. To turn on the reading lamps, press the button located next to each lamp.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the extended position. If the dome override button is pressed in, the lamps will not come on. Exit Lighting The interior lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition. They turn off automatically in 20 seconds.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 6-10 Black plate (10,1) Lighting Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE . If this message displays, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible and restart the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Rear Side Window Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature 7-3 Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System System on page 7‑35 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System EQ (Equalization): Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. 2. Highlight the desired speaker control tab by doing one of the following: Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source. 3.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 7-7 stations. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Station Press to manually tune to a radio station in descending order.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, stations. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to a radio station. 2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the station will be stored. 3. Press and hold one of the 6 softkeys until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to store additional radio stations.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System 4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): For vehicles with XM, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current XM channel. If information is available, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. Finding a Channel BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™, if equipped.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System Adding and Removing Categories Storing XM Channels Categories cannot be added or removed while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). Drivers are encouraged to store XM channels while the vehicle is parked; see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Tune to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. To add or remove a category: 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System The CD is controlled by the buttons on the radio faceplate or by the RSA unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑45 for more information. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays on the left side of the radio display. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 inch) single CDs with an adapter ring.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System MP3 Supported Files The Radio with CD (MP3) and the Radio with USB and CD (MP3), have the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename is not displayed.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release s REV to resume playing. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play. Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album. To exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a disc is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the disc does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a disc while handling it; this could damage the surface.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc Z CD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. The CD ejects from the bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several seconds the disc automatically pulls back into the player.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30 or “Audio/ Video (A/V) Jacks” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑35 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System The CD player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/ WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressd audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CAT (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files. CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD player supports: . Up to 255 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 15 playlists. . Up to 40 sessions. . Playlists with an .m3u or .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following order: . . Black plate (24,1) Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Play begins from the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below the S c tab to go to the first track in the previous folder. c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below the c T tab to go to the first track in the next folder. RDM (Random): Press to listen to tracks in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Inserting a Disc The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑35 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑45 for more information. Insert a disc partway into the top slot, label side up.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30 or “Audio/ Video (A/V) Jacks” under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑35 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System If the forward arrow is showing on the display, the system is in pause mode. If the Pause tab is showing on the display, the system is in playback mode. If the DVD screen is off, press the play button to turn the screen on. Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished, although there could be a delay of up to 30 seconds.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System q Group r : Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD-A disc. Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. e (Audio Stream): Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc. The video screen shows the audio stream changing. The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System Player Error: This message displays if there are disc load or disc eject problems. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play. . The road is very rough.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “No Input Device Found” displays. DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . FAT16 . FAT32 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. 4 (Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track. Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. To use the softkeys: 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers . First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle: Press the softkey below >, 2, < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. > (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System The radio can be turned back on with a single press of the power button, but the RSE system will remain under Parental Control. Headphones To turn Parental Control off, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds. The RSE returns from where it was previously left and the padlock icon disappears from the radio display.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the overhead console. The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off, or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes. If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks unit to the RSE system. Adapter connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. A. Yellow: Video Input B. White: Left Audio Input C.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources: . Wireless headphones . Vehicle speakers . Vehicle‐wired headphone jacks on the RSA system, if the vehicle has this feature. The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. See “Headphones” earlier in this section for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control O (power) button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc. The radio can also turn on the video screen display. See CD/DVD Player on page 7‑19 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System r (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. z (Display Menu): Press this button to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. q (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System { (Subtitles): Press this button to turn on or off subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. Aux Button Press Second Row Screen Third Row Screen Third Press Aux Video Source DVD Media AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the picture looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones. The remote and/or the headphones are lost.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channel and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold the left © or right ¨ seek arrow until the display flashes, to tune to an individual station.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System Phone . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers” in this section for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Black plate (50,1) Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Store.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Directory.” Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. 4. Say “List.” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System Receiving a Call Three‐Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . . b g to answer the call.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Black plate (54,1) Infotainment System Clearing the System Other Information Unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous section “Deleting a Paired Phone” and the previous sections on deleting name tags.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls 9 (Fan Control): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the airflow direction inside the vehicle. By positioning the knob between two modes, a combination of those modes is selected.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. L. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. A. Fan Control F. Air Delivery Mode Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) G. Driver Temperature Control C.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air always flows through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls If a temperature setting of 32°C (90°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. Do not to cover the solar sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load and also turns on the headlamps.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog, or defrost modes.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. 8-9 There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-10 Black plate (10,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the headliner. The system can also be controlled with the front controls. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Climate Controls ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the floor and headliner outlets. The rear system floor outlets are located directly behind the second row seats. The flow can be divided between vent and floor outlets depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-12 Black plate (12,1) Climate Controls The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button. To turn the system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button, except the C button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation Tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 8-14 Black plate (14,1) Climate Controls 2 NOTES
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Off-Road Driving . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-68 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-69 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-70 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑23. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Steering Power Steering If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading . . . Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, is fully inflated. Be sure to read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. . Make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properly attached. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible. There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck but you will want to know how to use it properly. Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed. At higher speeds: Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating Some things to consider: . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? . Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? . Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. . { WARNING Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. If the vehicle has a transfer case with a N (Neutral) position, do not shift the transfer case to Neutral when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill, but if it happens when going downhill: 2. Shift to P (Park) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help. Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating If you feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. The best way to prevent this is to “walk the course” first, so you know what the surface is like before driving it. Stalling on an Incline { WARNING Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating Driving in Water { WARNING Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. Do not drive through rushing water. Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. { WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature cool. . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. . . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle's traction system in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑48 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑56.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 9-25 the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Notice: Overloading the vehicle may cause damage.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Starting and Operating . New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles). Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 miles). Do not make full-throttle starts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away. Ignition Positions 9-29 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑33. Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you. While driving, make only small adjustments. This position locks the ignition.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . OnStar System (if equipped) .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 10‑88 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See “Torque Lock” under Shifting Into Park on page 9‑33 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used, such as with a heavy load or when the temperature changes. During this adaptive shift control process, shifting might feel different as the transmission determines the best settings. When temperatures are very cold, shifting could be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Manual Mode Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Transmission) 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear. Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode The vehicle has a Tow/Haul Mode. The selector button is located on the end of the column shift lever. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load or if there is a need to charge a battery installed in a trailer. See Towing Equipment on page 9‑84 for more information. When Tow/Haul Mode is selected the tow/haul indicator light will come on.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is engaged in Tow/Haul Mode to assist in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. It utilizes vehicle acceleration and deviation from desired speed to determine the correct gear for the operating condition. If vehicle speed is above the desired speed the transmission will downshift to slow the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among five driving settings: Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the transmission in N (Neutral). The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving more than 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph), the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or Two-Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift. With the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission is in N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating 4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear. 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak®. For information on StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52. You can choose among three driving settings: Indicator lights in the switch show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High Brakes Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Drive High position. This can be done at any speed. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28. The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated. The system may be heard or felt while it is working; this is normal.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to “rock” the vehicle to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9‑22.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating Locking Rear Axle Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. Continuous Damping Control (CDC) This vehicle may have a continuous damping control system called Autoride® or MagneRide™.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the system begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑52.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating 3. Press the SET− button located on the steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . To increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +RES button.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-58 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the wheel. . Black plate (58,1) [ on the steering To turn off the cruise control, press I on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing the I button or if the ignition is turned off.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating How the System Works PARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver disables the system. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-60 . Black plate (60,1) Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. . A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. . The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not change when a trailer is towed. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror Display Display When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-62 Black plate (62,1) Driving and Operating The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turn SBZA back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON option will not be selectable if the conditions for normal system operation are not met.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { WARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-64 Black plate (64,1) Driving and Operating Vehicles With Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen. Once the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Driving and Operating Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the MENU button while the rear vision camera image is on the display. Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen. ] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-66 Black plate (66,1) Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer. Rear Vision Camera Location The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly . The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-68 Black plate (68,1) Driving and Operating Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑70. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑68. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Driving and Operating 9-69 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) California Fuel Requirements Fuels in Foreign Countries At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-70 Black plate (70,1) Driving and Operating However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Driving and Operating Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/ stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85%. At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-72 Black plate (72,1) Driving and Operating Filling the Tank { WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Driving and Operating { 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. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill fuel.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-74 Black plate (74,1) Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING (Continued) . { WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: . Dispense fuel only into approved containers. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑93. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑93. Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” in Towing Equipment on page 9‑84. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-76 Black plate (76,1) Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer { WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. To maximize safety when towing a trailer: .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Driving and Operating Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-78 Black plate (78,1) Driving and Operating Parking on Hills { WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing 3. Shift into a gear. If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, see the Hybrid supplement for more information. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-80 Black plate (80,1) Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle 9-81 Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-82 Black plate (82,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Driving and Operating Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown below: 9-83 Maximum Tongue Weight Vehicle Series Hitch Type 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500 Weight Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500 Wei
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-84 Black plate (84,1) Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23 for more information. Make sure not to exceed the GVWR limit for the vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow vehicle and trailer fully loaded for the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-86 Black plate (86,1) Driving and Operating Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package . White: Ground . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed* . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center. The vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer towing harness.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Driving and Operating Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer brakes at the same time. Tow/Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on. Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-88 Black plate (88,1) Driving and Operating This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control System. The power output to the trailer brakes is based on the amount of brake pressure being applied by the vehicle’s brake system. This available power output to the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Driving and Operating When trailering, make sure of the following: . The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. . All applicable local and federal laws and regulations are followed. . All electrical and mechanical connections to the trailer are made correctly. . The trailer’s brakes are in proper working condition. . The trailer and vehicle are properly loaded for the towing condition.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-90 Black plate (90,1) Driving and Operating The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions: . Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information button (if equipped). . Pressing a Trailer Gain button – If the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently displayed, pressing a Trailer Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Driving and Operating . . There is a fault present in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will also be displayed on the DIC). There is a fault in the ITBC system (a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message will also be displayed in the DIC).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-92 . Black plate (92,1) Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display on the DIC, “- - - - - -“ will disappear if there is no error present. Connecting a trailer without electric brakes will not clear the six dashed lines. 4. Adjust the Trailer Gain by using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on the Trailer Brake Control Panel. 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Driving and Operating If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving, this message will continue until the ignition is turned off. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re-connected. 2. There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-94 Black plate (94,1) Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Driving and Operating Say, for example, you have a 318 kg (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 135 kg (300 lb). This means that you may only be able to carry one passenger. But, even this may be too much if there is other equipment already adding to the weight of the vehicle. . Follow the snow plow manufacturer's recommendations regarding rear ballast.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-96 Black plate (96,1) Driving and Operating For example, adding a 318 kg (700 lb) snow plow actually adds more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 122 cm (4 ft) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 305 cm (10 ft), then: W = 318 kg (700 lb) A = 122 cm (4 ft) W.B.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Driving and Operating This has the effect of reducing the load on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded. { WARNING On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 9-98 Black plate (98,1) Driving and Operating 2 NOTES
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 10-5 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown, 6.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑15. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑16. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑88. D. Battery on page 10‑28. E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 10‑88. F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑12. G.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential: 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos specification. This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos‐approved engine oil. Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos. See “Specification” earlier in this section for more information. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. If a small leak is suspected, then use the following checking procedures to check the fluid level.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until the appropriate transmission fluid temperature is reached.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for more information. 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still inconsistent, contact the dealer. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑23 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care . Idles for long periods in traffic. . Tows a trailer. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑79. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/ or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages, so an increase in fan noise may be heard. This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. Notice . What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑88 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 to determine when to check the lubricant.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. 1500 Series A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug All Except 1500 Series A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 . Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care For the 2500 series, the proper level is from 0 mm to 13 mm (0 in to 1/2 in) below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located at the front of the axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { WARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade, and turn the blade assembly away from the arm connector. 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aim of the headlamps may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, this may mean the vertical aim of the headlamps needs to be adjusted.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. 4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑39. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 10-37 To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑10 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑11.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care 4. Press the release tab, if bulb socket has one, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. License Plate Lamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and install the new bulb. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket. 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: Electrical System Overload . Headlamp Wiring . Windshield Wiper Motor The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Vehicle Care Black plate (42,1)
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage 36 Windshield Wiper 37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) Fuses Usage 48 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) 49 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 50 Rear Defogger 51 Heated Mirrors 52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 53 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals 39 Climate Controls (Battery) 40 Airbag System (Ignition) 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscel
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 68 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) 69 Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Relays Usage HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps Climate Control Blower A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor 71 Power Liftgate Module STRTR Starter 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 PWR/TRN Powertrain Relays FAN HI FAN LO FAN CNTRL Usage Cooling Fan High Speed Cooling Fan Low Speed Cooling Fa
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Fuses The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) 22 Driver Information Center (DIC) 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature) Circuit Breaker LT DR Harness Connector Usage 10-47 Top View Driver Side
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care Harness Connector Usage Headliner HEADLINER 3 Harness Connector 3 Headliner HEADLINER 2 Harness Connector 2 Headliner HEADLINER 1 Harness Connector 1 SEO/ UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Wheels and Tires Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Rear Sliding Window Tires Your new vehicle
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) . . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P‐Metric and a LT‐Metric tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care (G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23. Tire Designations Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit number that indicates the tire height‐to‐width measurements.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23. Occupant Distribution : Designated seating positions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10‑66.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑59 for additional information. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23, for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location. Also see Tire Pressure on page 10‑56. The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on. TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑59. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care See Tire Inspection on page 10‑62 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑62 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This is also true for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is not being used. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. This vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires (those originally installed on the vehicle).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care Tire Chains If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid Supplement for more information. { WARNING If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑5. { WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 10-73 The tools you will be using include the following: Regular Wheelbase Shown, Extended Wheelbase Similar 1. Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling up on the finger depression under the jack symbol. 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out. 4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 5. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10‑84 for more information. 6.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑71 for more information. If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the wheel.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Jacking Locations (Overall View) Front Position – 1500 Models A. Front Position B. Rear Position 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. Front Position – 2500 Models 10-77 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care Rear Position – 1500 Models Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care 11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { WARNING Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you: H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Pull the pin through the center of the wheel. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 3.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 10-83 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4. Turn the jack knob (G) clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket. A. Wheel Blocks B.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” under Tire Changing on page 10‑72.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely. 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper. 10-85 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { WARNING Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare. 13.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑56 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑23 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑28. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. . They contain acid that can burn you. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING The remote negative (−) terminal is a stud located on the right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). After towing, see “Shifting Out of Neutral” under “Four-Wheel Drive” for the proper procedure to take the vehicle out of the Neutral position.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care To dolly tow a two‐wheel‐drive vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle with a single speed automatic transfer case, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See “Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)” later in this section for more information. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care 6. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into N (Neutral)” under “Four-Wheel Drive”. Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. 7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 Black plate (98,1) Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑51. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as they can damage the paint, metal or plastic on the vehicle. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (101,1) Vehicle Care The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-102 Black plate (102,1) Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (103,1) Vehicle Care Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. Products that remove odors from the upholstery and clean the glass can be obtained from your dealer. Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the interior surfaces. . Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-104 Black plate (104,1) Vehicle Care If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface. After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (105,1) Vehicle Care Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 10-106 Black plate (106,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 . Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑68. { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10. . Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10. An Emission Control Service. .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 . Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and liftgate hinges, linkage, and handle pivot points lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑15. . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑12.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Automatic transmission fluid change (normal service). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑12. . Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (normal service). Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of debris.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678). Rear Axle Transfer Case (Four‐Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678).
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Front – 55.0 cm (21.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque 1.5 L 1.6 qt 190 Y 140 lb ft †Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmc.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone Devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information Other Helpful Links GMC — www.gmc.com GMC Merchandise — www.gmccollection.com Help Center — www.gmc.com/helpcenter . FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . Contact Us My GM Canada www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. Roadside Assistance Program . Description of the problem. For U.S.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information . . Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 . Black plate (8,1) Customer Information Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one‐way or round‐trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer's area.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Insuring The Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Or write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, and notify General Motors of Canada Limited.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash‐like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor.
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Active Fuel Management® . . . . . 9-35 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-94 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-94 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30 Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-98 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-102 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10, 8-11 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-94 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Front Fog Lamps Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . .3-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-69 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-70 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-19 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont.) Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-17 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 StabiliTrak® Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-25 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX N Navigation Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-16 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30 Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Replacing After a Crash .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Stuck Vehicle . . . .
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-55 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-61 Programming . . . . . . . . . .
