GMC Yukon 2011 Owner's Manual

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GMC YUKON IS THE NO-EXCUSES FULL-SIZE SUV
ENGINEERED FOR THOSE WHO REFUSE TO SACRIFICE
CAPABILITY FOR REFINEMENT OR CAPACITY FOR
EFFICIENCY. THIS UNCOMPROMISING APPROACH
GIVES YUKON DENALI THE MOST POWER IN ITS CLASS.
IT’S WHY YUKON HYBRID IS THE FIRST FULL-SIZE
SUV WITH A TWO-MODE HYBRID SYSTEM FOR THE

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BEST FUEL ECONOMY IN ITS CLASS.

IT’S ALSO WHY
YUKON XL OFFERS NINE-PASSENGER SEATING AND
CARGO CAPACITY UNMATCHED BY ANY COMPETITOR.
TOGETHER, THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MORE MAKE
YUKON THE BENCHMARK FOR THE FULL-SIZE SUV AND
EXEMPLIFY WHY OUR ENGINEERS NEVER SAY NEVER.

GMC. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE.

OUR ENGINEERING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

YUKON DENALI HYBRID

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EPA-est. mpg 20 city/23 hwy. Based on GM Large Utility s egment.

ARE LEADING TO THE FUTURE.

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YUKON HYBRID

YU KON DE NAL I H YBR ID IN ONY X B LAC K ( L)

YU KON HY BRI D I N P URE SI LVE R M ETAL LIC (R)

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H YB R ID TE C H NO L OG Y

THE MOST SCIENCE IN ITS CLASS.

Yukon Hybrid is the first full-size SUV to offer two-mode hybrid drive. Together with Yukon Denali Hybrid,
they use the breakthrough technology of the Power Control Management System that seamlessly
transitions between fuel and electric power. The result is a 33 percent improvement in EPA-estimated
fuel economy during city driving over the non-hybrid model.
trailering capacity,

F IG U R E 1 : T H E F I R ST F UL L - SI Z E H Y B RI D SU V

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along with undiminished interior cargo volume and passenger seating capacity.

At low speeds and light loads, Yukon Hybrid can reduce fuel consumption by shutting off the engine
and operating on electric power alone. It can also run on engine power alone, or a combination of both
gas and electric. In the city, this technology offers an EPA-estimated 20 mpg, the best in its class.

With the advanced technology of Active Fuel Management (see below) at highway speeds, Yukon can
use its 6.0L V-8 VVT engine in either V-4 or V-8 operation— sometimes with an extra boost of electric
power— as conditions warrant. Full V-8 power is available for trailer towing, passing or pulling on a
long, steep grade. In other words, you have all the power you need, when you need it, while still main­taining excellent fuel economy—an EPA-estimated 23 mpg on the highway.

R EG E N ER AT I V E B R AK I N G

During normal stops, regenerative braking uses the motors in the hybrid transmission as generators
to decelerate the vehicle by applying resistance in the motors rather than brake friction. At the same
time, the motors are capturing that energy as electricity in the 300-volt battery pack, electricity
that is available for the next acceleration cycle.

A CT I V E F U EL M AN A G EM E N T ( A FM )

In situations where extra power isn’t needed, such as cruising at highway speeds, AFM deactivates
four of the eight cylinders to become a V-4. For passing, trailering or hilly terrain, pressing the
accelerator can reactivate all eight cylinders in milliseconds. For even greater power when necessary,
the electric drive system can automatically engage for extra torque.

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Just as impressive is the 6200-lb

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V A R I A BL E VA LV E
T IM I N G ( V VT )

To give you maximum
power over the widest
range of engine speeds,
VVT changes the engine’s
performance profile to
match the driving situa­tion. In city driving, VVT
gives you a smooth idle
and quick response at
low speeds. On the open
road, VVT changes your
engine to a bold, high­performance V-8 with
horsepower to spare.

N iM H BA TT E R Y P O W ER

Yukon Hybrid packs a
lot of power in a small
space, thanks to its 300­volt Nickel-Metal Hydride
(NiMH) battery pack. Its
technology stores power
so efficiently that the
complete battery pack
fits under the second-row
seat between the strong
steel frame rails, leaving
your passenger and cargo
volume unaffected.

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EPA-estimated city mpg—Yukon Hybrid
20 compared to 15 non-Hybrid Yukon
with standard 5.3L V-8.
trailer weight ratings are calculated
assuming a base vehicle, except for any
option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,
plus driver. The weight of other optional
equipment, passengers and cargo will
reduce the maximum trailer weight your
vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for
additional details.
Large Utility segment.

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Maximum

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Based on 2010 GM

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6 .0 L V- 8 V V T W IT H AC T I VE

FU E L M A N AG E M EN T (A F M )

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H YD R I DE B AT TE R Y

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V OR T EC V- 8 P O WE R /6 - SP E ED AU T O

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ENGINEERED TO EXCEL.

The Vortec V-8 engine family is designed to deliver power without compromise. Each engine uses
premium materials and advanced technology that give you impressive overall refinement and
efficiency.
highway mpg rating of 21, better than any competitor in its class.

F I GU RE 2: PO WE R W IT HOU T SAC RI FIC E TO EC ONO MY

At 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, the Vortec 6.2L V-8 VVT engine that is standard in Yukon
Denali and Yukon XL Denali offers the most horsepower and torque in its class. Thanks to this
engine’s uncompromised engineering, its bold acceleration and passing capability are also matched
with a smooth idle and progressive low-speed response rarely found in V-8s of similar performance.

O NS T A R V E H IC L E D I A GN O S TI C S ( O V D)

To keep your engine performing at its best, you can monitor its operation and many of your Yukon’s
other vital functions with OnStar
through a series of checks for your engine, transmission, antilock brakes and more, then e-mail
you a summary of the results every month. If you choose, you can press the OnStar button and
ask your Advisor to perform a complete system check as you drive.

F I GU RE 3: RE SP ONS E AT A NY S P EE D

To give you immediate acceleration with strong reserve response at almost any speed, the standard
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT with Active Fuel Management (AFM) is tuned to deliver its power across a wide
RPM range. This engine also offers the best highway fuel economy of any conventional gas V-8 in
its class, an EPA-estimated 21 mpg hwy.

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EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg: Yukon with Vor tec 5.3L V-8, 15/21; Yukon XL with Vortec 5.3L V-8, 15/21; Yuko n Hybrid with Vortec 6.0L V-8, 20/23; Yukon
Denali with Vor tec 6.2L V-8, 14/18.
percent etha nol and 15 percent gas oline. Visit gm.com /e85 to see if t here is an E85 station near you.

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In fact, when Yukon is equipped with the 5.3L V-8 VVT, it offers an EPA-estimated

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Vehicle Diagnostics (OVD). With OVD, your vehicle can run

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6 -S P E ED A UT O M AT IC

All 5.3L and 6.2L Yukon
models are equipped with
a 6-speed automatic trans­mission engineered to ex­tract optimum performance
from the Vortec engine.
Standard with all 6-speed
automatics is Driver Shift
Control (DSC), which lets
you manually shift gears
to suit driving conditions.
Shift to the “M” position
and DSC will also allow you
to shift gears up and down
with the +/- tap shift selec­tor. All Yukon models also
feature Tow/Haul mode and
automatic Grade Braking
(see page 14 for details).

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C A PA BI L I TY

To reduce emissions and
give you more choices when
you fill up, all Yukon mod­els except Yukon ¾-ton,
Yukon Hybrid and Yukon
Denali Hybrid are FlexFuel
capable. This means they
can use E85 ethanol,

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a
blend of 85 percent ethanol
produced from mostly do­mestic renewable resources,
and 15 percent regular
unleaded gasoline. E85’s
high-octane rating can also
help improve your engine
performance, increasing
both power and torque.

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VOR TEC 5.3 L V- 8 VV T E NGI NE

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THE INSIDE CONNECTION.

In a world that is increasingly defined by communication technology, staying
connected is v ital to everything you do. To this goal, Yukon Denali i s
engineered to keep you safely in touch, informed and on the right path to
your destination.

F IG U R E 4 : B O S E® CE N T ER P O IN T® SU R R OU N D S O U ND S YS T E M

For a surround-sound experience from stereo CD recordings, just press play.
The Denali’s standard 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound system
uses digital amplification to make music sound full, detailed and free of
distortion. SurroundStage
of the performance, while Bose AudioPilot
continuously monitors ambient cabin noise and adjusts continually to hold
the sound at a consistent level without resetting the volume controls.

S TA N D A R D O N D E NA L I : D V D T O UC H - SC R E EN N AV I G AT I O N

The DVD-based Touch-Screen Navigation System1 combines superb audio
performance with mapping capabilities from a variety of sources. Featuring a

6.5-inch diagonal display with touch-screen control, it allows you to choose
either 2-D or 3-D views. This advanced system can also incorporate driving
directions from OnStar Directions & Connections. Included with the system
is a 3-month trial subscription to XM NavTraffic (3 years standard on Yukon
Hybrid and Yukon Denali Hybrid).

C ON N E CT W IT H BL U E TO O T H® AN D US B

Yukon makes it easy to stay in the touch thanks to built-in Bluetooth technol­ogy. Simply activate your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and you can synchronize
its functions with the vehicle’s built-in hands-free calling system.
also monitor and operate MP3 music players with the audio system controls
by using the built-in USB connection.

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signal processing circuitry puts you in the center

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noise-compensation technology

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T R I - Z O N E C L I M AT E C O N TRO L

Yukon takes an uncompromised
approach to individual comfort.
Tri-zone climate control is
standard in all models to give
the driver, front-seat passenger
and second-row occupants the
option of their own individual
temperature adjustments.

H EL P WH E N YO U N EE D I T

Every Yukon has a six-month trial
subscription to OnStar

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Directions
& Connections plan, which
includes Turn-By-Turn Navigation.
Just push the OnStar button to
tell the Advisor where you want
to go, and turn-by-turn directions
are downloaded to your vehicle.
OnStar eNav lets you plan desti­nations on Mapquest.com and

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Maps® and store them in
your vehicle so you can call them
up with a simple voice command.
OnStar Destination Download lets
you contact your Advisor and
then download directions to
your screen-based navigation
system. OnStar can even use GPS
technology to locate your vehicle
if you report it stolen, and help
police recover it quickly.

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Map coverage for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands avail­able on separate disc. Coverage not available for portions

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of Canada.

Required XM Radio and XM NavTraffic
monthly subscriptions sold separately by XM after the trial
period. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets.
For more information, visit xmradio.com/navtraffic.
to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones
are compatible with the vehicle.

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devices.

Go to onstar.com for coverage maps, details

and system limitations. Services vary with conditions.

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