GMC YUKON DENALI 2012, YUKON DENALI XL 2012 Owner Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-3

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-19

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-27

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-26

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-45

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-6

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-28

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-39

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-47

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

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Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-22

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-30

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-34

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-37

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-41

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-43

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-75

Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-89

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General

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, YUKON, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20902919 A First Printing

Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC wherever it appears in this manual.

If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

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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.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

WARNING

{

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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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

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Throttle and Brake Pedal

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-13

Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-14

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-18

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Universal Remote System . . . 1-20

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-22

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-23

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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Instrument Panel

English Version Shown; Metric Similar

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑8.

B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.

C. Instrument Cluster on

page 5‑11.

D. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9‑30.

E. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33.

F. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26.

G. Infotainment on page 7‑1.

H. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

I. Dome Lamp Override. See

Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7.

Fog Lamps on page 6‑6.

J. Cruise Control on page 9‑41.

Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Heated Steering Wheel on page 5‑4.

K. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19.

L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Horn on page 5‑4.

N. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2.

O. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑1.

P. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

Q. StabiliTrak

page 9‑37.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑43.

Power Assist Steps (If Equipped) on page 2‑14.

R. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

System on

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

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RKE Transmitter with Remote

Start and Power Liftgate/Liftglass

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45.

m : Press and hold to unlock the

liftglass.

8 : Press and hold to open or

close the power liftgate.

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle.

L and hold for more than

Press two seconds to sound the panic alarm.

L again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

the turn signal lamps flash.

/ until

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

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.

Canceling a Remote Start

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.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.

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Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.

From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.

Power Door Locks

If available, the switches are on the front doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors.

See Door Locks on page 2‑8.

Liftgate

Press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate.

There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate:

Press and hold 8 on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving.

Press 8 on the overhead console inside the vehicle.

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Press the touch pad switch on the underside of the liftgate handle (B).

Press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch to close.

To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.

Liftglass

There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass:

Press the button on the underside of the license plate applique (A).

Press m on the RKE transmitter.

See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑10 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑11.

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Windows

For more information, see:

Windows on page 2‑20.

Power Windows on page 2‑20.

Seat Adjustment

The power window controls are located on each of the side doors.

The driver door also has switches that control the front passenger and rear windows. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

To adjust the seat:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust the lumbar support:

Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the height of the support.

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See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.

Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4 for more information.

Memory Features

The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals.

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑22 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. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, steering column, and adjustable throttle and brake

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pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver.

See Memory Seats on page 3‑5 and

Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45 for more information.

Easy Exit Positions

This feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

B : Press to recall the easy exit

positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

See Memory Seats on page 3‑5 and

Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45 for more information.

Second Row Seats

On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats, if equipped. On vehicles with bucket seats, the seatbacks also recline.

See Second Row Seats on page 3‑9 for more information.

Third Row Seats

On vehicles with third row seats, the seatbacks can be folded, and the entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle.

For detailed instructions, see Third Row Seats on page 3‑13.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Front Seats

The buttons are on the front doors.

H : Press to cool the seat. I : Press to heat the

seatback only.

J : Press to heat the seat and

seatback.

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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.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑7.

Rear Seats

The buttons are on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of the center console.

M or L to heat the left

Press outboard or right outboard seat cushion and to cycle through the temperature settings.

See Heated Rear Seats on page 3‑8.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

For more information see Head

Restraints on page 3‑2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts on page 3‑17.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑18.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑19.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑51.

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Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.

If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.

The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑35 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

United States

Canada and Mexico

Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door.

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, left, or right.

3. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.

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Power Foldaway Mirrors

To fold the mirrors:

1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.

2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.

The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seats on page 3‑5 for more information.

Interior Mirror

Hold the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab at the bottom of the mirror forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.

See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.

Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will automatically reduce headlamp glare. The dimming

feature comes on and the indicator displays each time the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.

To set the memory position, see

Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45.

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals.

The control used to adjust the pedals is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.

Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑22.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed.

The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed.

The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control.

k : Press the button in and the

dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are located in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.

The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations.

For more information about interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.

See “Front Reading Lamps” in Reading Lamps on page 6‑8.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

O : 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).

AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

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; : Turns on the parking lamps,

taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

5 : Turns on the headlamps,

parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3.

Fog Lamps on page 6‑6.

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane‐change lever. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.

8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,

then release. For several wipes, hold the band on

9 : Turns the windshield

wipers off.

6 : Turn the band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

8 longer.

6 : Slow wipes.

? : Fast wipes.

L : Push this paddle to spray

washer fluid on the windshield.

Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer

To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position.

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

the lever to spray washer fluid on the rear window.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑5 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑5.

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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

A. Fan Control

B. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

C. Defrost

D. Air Recirculation

E. REAR (Rear Climate Control

System)

F. Air Delivery Mode Control

G. Driver Temperature Control

H. Display

I. Power Button

J. Rear Window Defogger

K. Air Conditioning

L. PASS

M. Passenger Temperature Control

See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. For vehicles with a rear air conditioning and heating system, see Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑7.

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode button is located on the shift lever.

To enable Range Selection:

1. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest possible range with all lower gears accessible. As an

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example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

2. Press the plus/minus buttons to select the range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑33.

While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)

O : Press to turn the system on

and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.

f : Select radio stations.

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stations.

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. 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.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑3.

For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑28 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑38 for more information.

Storing Radio Stations

A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.

For more information, see “Storing Radio Stations” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date:

1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then

press

2. Press MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).

O, to turn the radio on.

H to display HR, MIN,

3. Press the softkey located under any one of the labels to be changed.

4. To increase or decrease the time or date, turn

counter‐clockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑8.

f clockwise or

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.

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For more information, refer to:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle has an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate, and a USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console. External devices such as iPod MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑23 for further information.

, laptop computers,

Bluetooth

For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.

For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑39.

Steering Wheel Controls

If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

w : Press to go to the next favorite

radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod device.

or USB

c / x : Press to go to the

previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod USB device. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

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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 if equipped.

−

SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.

or Bluetooth systems,

e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

Cruise Control

¨ : Press to seek the next radio

station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.

For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

I : Press to turn the system on

and off.

+RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.

SET− : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑41.

Navigation System

If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.

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.

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Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If available, this feature will alert you to vehicles located in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror.

The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).

If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑45 for more information.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If available, the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on either the inside rearview mirror or navigation screen, if equipped.

To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑47.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).

URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑43 for more information.

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.

The accessory power outlets are powered, even with the ignition off. Continuing to use accessory power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/ OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

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Universal Remote System

Vehicles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in the headliner.

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.

Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter.

See Universal Remote System on page 5‑53.

Sunroof

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, there are two sunroof switches on the overhead console above the rearview mirror.

The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑26 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. To stop the movement, press the switch again.

The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From the comfort stop position, press the open or close switch (A) a second time to open the sunroof to the full-open position.

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To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B).

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.

See Sunroof on page 2‑22.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release

panel. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride

Control System Messages on page 5‑41.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

g on the instrument

g until g illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑41.

Press and release g again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 9‑37.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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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 10‑53.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles:

1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.

3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑10.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

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 9‑54. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑52.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-881-3302

TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

Mexico: 01-800-466-0801

As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program

(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more

information.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada)

If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the

and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.

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Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada)

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information.

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