GMC Yukonyukon Xldenali 2018 Owner's Manual
Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 122
Lighting . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 170
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 179
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 369
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 386
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 396
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 400
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
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2 Introduction
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, YUKON, and
DENALI are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
GMC wherever it appears in this
manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84016524 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
©
2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
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.”
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 : Shown when the owner’s
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
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d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Four-Wheel Drive . .. . . .. .. . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . .. .. . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . .. . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 9
Liftgate . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 10
Windows . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 11
Seat Adjustment . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . .. . . .. . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . .. . . . . . . . . 12
Third Row Seats . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . .. 13
Seat Belts . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . .. 15
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior Lighting . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. 16
Exterior Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Infotainment System . .. . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . .. . . . 20
Cruise Control . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . .. . . . . 21
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . .. . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . .. . 22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 22
Parking Assist . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Outlets . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System . . .. . 23
Sunroof . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel (L83 5.3L V8 Engine) . .. . . 25
Fuel (L86 6.2L V8 Engine) . .. . . 25
E85 or FlexFuel . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . 25
Engine Oil Life System . .. . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 26
Roadside Assistance
Program . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 26
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 185.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 154
(If Equipped).
g Traction Control/Electronic
3.
Stability Control 0 229.
j Power Assist Steps 0 48 (If
Equipped).
X Parking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 243.
A Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 252 (If Equipped).
0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal
0 205.
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 174.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 123.
5. Favorite Switches (Out of
View). See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment
manual.
Volume Switches (Out of View).
See “Steering Wheel Controls”
in the infotainment manual.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 174.
7. Instrument Cluster 0 133.
8. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 216.
Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Tow/Haul Mode 0 222.
Range Selection Mode (If
Equipped). See Manual Mode
0 218.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 173.
10. Infotainment 0 179.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 180.
12. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 67.
13. Rear Climate Control Buttons.
See Rear Climate Control
System 0 184.
14. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0 207 or Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0 205.
15. Steering Wheel Controls. See
the infotainment manual.
16. Horn 0 123.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 123.
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 279.
19. Cruise Control 0 233.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 235
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 246 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 123.
20. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If
Equipped). See Towing
Equipment 0 267.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 143.
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22. Automatic Transfer Case Knob
(If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0 222.
23. Parking Brake 0 228.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170.
Fog Lamps 0 175 (If
Equipped).
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 176.
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’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to remotely lock
and unlock the doors and it may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Key Access RKE Transmitter
Keyless Access RKE Transmitter
K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
K again within three seconds
to unlock all remaining doors.
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Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 158.
b : Press twice to open or close
the liftgate. Press once to stop the
liftgate from moving.
c : Press twice to open the
liftglass.
7 : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locate. The turn signal
lamps flash and the horn sounds
three times.
7 and hold for more than
Press
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
7 again to cancel the panic
Press
alarm.
See Keys (Keyless Access) 0 27 or
Keys (Key Access) 0 28 and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 31.
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 39.
/ until the
/
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on a power door
lock switch.
.
Pushing down the manual lock
knob on the driver door will lock
all doors. Pushing down the lock
knob on a passenger door will
lock that door only.
.
Pulling the door handle once will
unlock that door. Pulling the
handle again will unlatch it.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle press
the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 0 33.
Q or K on
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Power Door Locks
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 0 33.
Liftgate
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Door Locks 0 41.
Keyless Access
If equipped with Keyless Access,
the RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the driver door.
Pressing the button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the handle button is pressed
again within five seconds, the
passenger doors and liftgate will
unlock.
To open the liftgate, press K on the
power door lock switch or press
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice to unlock all doors.
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate handle and
lift up.
K
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 31 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 0 33.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
Power Liftgate Operation
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
switch is on the overhead console.
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press
the overhead console. On the RKE
transmitter press
Pressing and releasing
liftgate is moving stops the liftgate.
Pressing again reverses the
direction.
To close, press
of the liftgate next to the latch.
b twice quickly.
l on the bottom
8 on
b while the
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To disable the power liftgate
function, select OFF on the liftgate
switch. See Liftgate 0 43.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
Windows
To adjust the seat:
.
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 212.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 62.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 63.
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Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
.
Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward
to decrease upper and lower
lumbar support at the same time.
.
Press and hold the control up to
increase upper lumbar support
and decrease lower lumbar
support.
Press and hold the control down
to increase lower lumbar support
and decrease upper lumbar
support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 63.
Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be set,
such as power mirrors, power
steering wheel, and adjustable
pedals, if equipped. Memory
positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before storing, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and
release SET; a beep will sound.
Then immediately press and hold 1,
2, or
B (Exit) on the driver door
until two beeps sound. To manually
recall these positions, press and
hold 1, 2, or
position is reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is
enabled in vehicle personalization,
positions previously stored to
memory buttons 1 and 2 are
recalled when the ignition is
changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled
in vehicle personalization, the
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit position when
exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 0 64.
B until the saved
Second Row Seats
The second row 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. The seatbacks also
recline.
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See Second Row Seats 0 69.
Third Row Seats
Third row seatbacks can be folded.
See Third Row Seats 0 74.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
J to heat the driver or
Press
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
C to ventilate the driver or
Press
passenger seat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 67.
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.
The buttons are on the center stack
below the climate control system. To
operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
I to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
See Head Restraints 0 61 and
Power Seat Adjustment 0 62.
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 76.
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 77.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 78.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 104.
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Passenger Sensing System
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 91
The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 142.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of
headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the
vehicle is started.
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Shown with Power Folding
Mirrors, Manual Folding Similar
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Press either (1) or (2) again to
deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 0 53.
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Folding Mirrors
The outside mirrors can be folded
inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward
the vehicle. See Folding Mirrors
0 53.
Power Folding Mirrors
To adjust power folding mirrors,
if equipped:
1. Press
2. Press
{ to fold the mirrors
inward.
{ again to return the
mirrors to the driving position.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Power Tilt and Telescoping
Steering Wheel
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel:
Press the control to move the
steering wheel up and down or
forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
If equipped, the position of the
throttle and brake pedals can be
changed.
The switch used to adjust the
pedals is to the left of the steering
wheel.
Press the switch to the left to move
the pedals closer to your body.
Press the switch to the right to move
the pedals away.
See Adjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal 0 205.
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The vehicle may have a memory
function, which lets pedal settings
be saved and recalled. See Memory
Seats 0 64.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
if equipped.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:
OFF : Turns the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
DOOR : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is
opened.
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
if equipped. To operate, the ignition
be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY or
using Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).
Press m or n next to each reading
lamp to turn it on or off.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 176.
Exterior Lighting
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The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
There are four positions.
Fog Lamps 0 175
Windshield Wiper/Washer
O : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp
control to
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,
roof marker lamps (if equipped), and
license plate lamps.
O again to turn the
The windshield wiper control is on
the turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with
FRONT on it.
1 : Fast wipes.
w : Slow wipes.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps with
the parking lamps and instrument
panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 170
3 INT : Use this setting for
intermittent wipes or Rainsense™.
For intermittent wipes, turn the
z
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FRONT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
To turn on Rainsense, press
AUTO on the lever, then turn the
z
z FRONT band on the wiper
lever to adjust the sensitivity.
.
Turn the band up to a higher INT
setting for more sensitivity to
moisture.
.
Turn the band down to the lower
INT setting for less sensitivity to
moisture.
Move the band out of the
position to deactivate Rainsense.
OFF : Turns the windshield
wipers off.
3 INT
8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,
then release. For several wipes,
hold the band on
8 longer.
Lm : Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on
the windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 123.
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Climate Controls
This system controls the heating,
cooling, and ventilation.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. RCTRL (Rear Climate Control
Lockout)
10. Rear Temperature Control
11. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control
12. Rear Fan Control
13. Front Climate Control Power
Button
14. Rear AUTO (Automatic
Operation)
15. Rear Climate Control Power
Button
16. Air Recirculation
17. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 180 and Rear Climate
Control System 0 184 (if equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch,
if equipped, is on the shift lever.
1. To enable the Range Selection
feature, move the shift lever to
the L (Manual Mode) position.
The current range will appear
next to the L. This is the
highest attainable range with
all lower gears accessible. As
an example, when 5 (Fifth)
gear is selected, 1 (First)
through 5 (Fifth) gears are
available.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons
on the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for
current driving conditions. See
Manual Mode 0 218.
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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 0 222.
Four-Wheel Drive
If equipped, the engine's driving
power can be sent to all four wheels
for extra traction.
Automatic Transfer Case
Two Speed Transfer Case
Single Speed Transfer Case
The transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering wheel. Use this knob
to shift into and out of the different
four-wheel drive modes.
m : This setting is used for driving
2
in most street and highway
situations.
AUTO : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction
conditions are variable.
4
m : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High
position when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy
roads or in most off-road situations.
4
n : Vehicles with a two speed
automatic transfer case have a
Four-Wheel Drive Low position. This
setting sends maximum power to all
four wheels. You might choose 4
you are driving off-road in deep
sand, mud, or snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
N (Neutral) : Vehicles with a two
speed automatic transfer case have
an N (Neutral) position. Shift the
transfer case to N (Neutral) only
when towing the vehicle.
See Recreational Vehicle Towing
0 355 or Towing the Vehicle 0 355.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 222.
n if
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Vehicle Features
Cruise Control
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE),
and voice or speech recognition,
if equipped. It also includes
information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
5 : Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light is white when
cruise control is on and turns off
when cruise control is off.
SET − : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 233 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 235 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
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o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 151.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a flashing red
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 246.
V, when a vehicle
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path
that is traveling in the same
direction that you may be about to
crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
vehicle. This can help avoid or
lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 248.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert as the lane marking is crossed.
The system will not assist or alert if
it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning
the steering wheel. LKA uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 252 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 252.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside mirror and will flash if the
turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 250 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 250.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 243.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and a graphic
on the instrument cluster to provide
the object distance. In addition,
multiple beeps or seat pulses may
occur if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 243.
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 243.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct
Current
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to five
accessory power outlets:
Vehicles with a Center Console
.
One in front of the cupholders on
the center console
.
One inside the center storage
console
.
One on the rear of the center
storage console
.
One in the third row seat on the
driver side
.
One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side
Vehicles with Bench Seats
.
One on the center stack below
the climate control system
.
One in the storage area on the
bench seat
.
One on the rear of the center
armrest storage
.
One in the third row seat area on
the driver side
.
One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 127.
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Universal Remote System
If equipped with the Universal
Remote system, these buttons will
be in the front overhead console.
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.
See Universal Remote System
0 166.
Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 212.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release
express-close the sunroof, fully
I (1). To
press and release
the switch again to stop the
movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
(1). Release the switch at the
desired position. Press and hold
K (1). Press
I
K (1) to close the sunroof.
Release the switch at the desired
position.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
J (2) to vent the sunroof.
press
K (2) to close the
Press
sunroof vent.
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.
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If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal system will
detect the object and stop the
sunroof.
See Sunroof 0 58.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
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 come on automatically
when the vehicle is started and
begins to move.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. The traction off light
displays in the instrument
cluster. The appropriate DIC
message displays.
.
To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
g on the instrument
g until i and g illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message
displays.
i
.
Press and release
turn on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph). Traction control will
remain off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 229.
g again to
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts 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
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Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 200. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. 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. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 329.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” under Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0 330.
Fuel (L83 5.3L V8 Engine)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 254.
Fuel (L86 6.2L V8 Engine)
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as
low as 87 may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 254.
E85 or FlexFuel
FlexFuel Possible
Certain models are compatible with
E85 fuel. See E85 or FlexFuel
0 256.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and 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.
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Resetting the Oil Life System
To reset the engine oil life system:
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 151.
2. Press and hold
The oil life will change
to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 151.
2. Fully press the accelerator
pedal slowly three times within
five seconds.
3. If the display changes to 100%,
the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 285.
V on the DIC.
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.
.
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. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New GMC owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 390.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys (Keyless Access) . . .. . . . . 27
Keys (Key Access) . . .. . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 33
Remote Vehicle Start . .. . . . . . . . 39
Door Locks . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Door Locks . . .. . . . . . . . . . 42
Delayed Locking . .. . . . . .. .. .. .. 42
Automatic Door Locks . . .. . . . . . 42
Lockout Protection . .. . . . . .. .. .. 42
Safety Locks . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 43
Doors
Liftgate . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 43
Power Assist Steps . . .. . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Immobilizer Operation . .. . . . . . . 51
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power Mirrors . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 53
Folding Mirrors . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 53
Heated Mirrors . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 54
Automatic Dimming Mirror . .. . . 54
Blind Spot Mirrors . . .. . . . . . .. .. . 54
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . .. . . . 55
Manual Rearview Mirror . .. . . . . . 55
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . 56
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windows
Windows . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . 56
Power Windows . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sun Visors . .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . 58
Roof
Sunroof . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 49
Vehicle Alarm System . .. . . . . . . 49
Keys and Locks
Keys (Keyless Access)
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.
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If the vehicle has the Keyless
Access system, the transmitter has
a button on the side of the
transmitter used to remove the key.
Do not pull the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
If the vehicle has the Keyless
Access system, there is a key in the
transmitter.
This key is used for the driver door
and glove box.
With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 400.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 390.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 64.
Keys (Key Access)
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.
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Warning (Continued)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
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The ignition key and key rings, and
RKE transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together as a
system to reduce the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. The ignition
key has a small hole to allow
attachment of the provided key ring.
It is important that any replacement
ignition keys have a small hole. See
your dealer if a replacement key is
required.
The combination and size of the
rings that came with your keys were
specifically selected for your
vehicle. The rings are connected to
the key like two links of a chain to
reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN
position. Do not add any additional
items to the ring attached to the
ignition key. Attach additional items
only to the second ring, and limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.
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