2005 GMC Yukon XL Owner's Manual
Year:
2005
Make:
GMC
Model:
Yukon XL
Rating:
Table of Contents
2005 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Book TOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Power Seats
9
Power Lumbar
10
Heated Seats
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Rear Seat Operation
14
Heated Seats
15
60/40 Split Bench Seat
16
50/50 Split Bench Seat
19
Bench Seat
24
Bucket Seats
30
Safety Belts
33
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
33
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
37
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
38
Driver Position
38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
45
Right Front Passenger Position
46
Center Passenger Position
46
Rear Seat Passengers
47
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
50
Older Children
53
Infants and Young Children
56
Child Restraint Systems
59
Where to Put the Restraint
62
Top Strap
63
Top Strap Anchor Location
64
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
67
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
69
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
69
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
73
Airbag System
76
Where Are the Airbags?
79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
83
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
84
Passenger Sensing System
85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
90
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
90
Restraint System Check
91
Checking the Restraint Systems
91
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
92
Features and Controls
93
Keys
95
Remote Keyless Entry System
96
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
97
Doors and Locks
100
Door Locks
100
Power Door Locks
101
Delayed Locking
101
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
102
Rear Door Security Locks
102
Lockout Protection
102
Liftgate/Liftglass
103
Windows
104
Power Windows
105
Sun Visors
105
Theft-Deterrent Systems
106
Content Theft-Deterrent
106
Passlock®
108
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
108
New Vehicle Break-In
108
Ignition Positions
109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
109
Starting the Engine
110
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
111
Engine Coolant Heater
111
Automatic Transmission Operation
113
Tow/Haul Mode
115
All-Wheel Drive
116
Parking Brake
116
Shifting Into Park (P)
117
Shifting Out of Park (P)
118
Parking Over Things That Burn
119
Engine Exhaust
119
Running the Engine While Parked
120
Mirrors
121
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display
121
Outside Power Mirrors
124
Outside Convex Mirror
125
Outside Heated Mirrors
125
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
126
OnStar® System
126
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
128
HomeLink® Wireless Control System Operation
128
Storage Areas
132
Glove Box
132
Cupholder(s)
132
Instrument Panel Storage Area
132
Center Console Storage Area
132
Luggage Carrier
133
Rear Storage Area
134
Convenience Net
134
Cargo Cover
134
Sunroof
136
Vehicle Personalization
137
Memory Seat
137
Instrument Panel
139
Instrument Panel Overview
142
Hazard Warning Flashers
144
Other Warning Devices
144
Horn
144
Tilt Wheel
144
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
146
Flash-to-Pass
146
Windshield Wipers
147
Windshield Washer
148
Cruise Control
149
Headlamps
152
Headlamps on Reminder
153
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
153
Automatic Headlamp System
153
Puddle Lamps
154
Fog Lamps
155
Instrument Panel Brightness
155
Dome Lamps
156
Entry Lighting
156
Exit Lighting
156
Reading Lamps
156
Battery Run-Down Protection
157
Accessory Power Outlets
157
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
158
Climate Controls
158
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
158
Outlet Adjustment
163
Rear Climate Control System
164
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
166
Instrument Panel Cluster
167
Speedometer and Odometer
168
Trip Odometer
168
Tachometer
168
Safety Belt Reminder Light
169
Airbag Readiness Light
169
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
170
Charging System Light
172
Voltmeter Gage
173
Brake System Warning Light
173
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
174
Traction Off Light
175
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
175
Transmission Temperature Gage
176
Tire Pressure Light
177
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
178
Oil Pressure Gage
181
Security Light
182
Cruise Control Light
182
Highbeam On Light
182
Tow/Haul Mode Light
183
Fuel Gage
183
Low Fuel Warning Light
184
Driver Information Center (DIC)
184
DIC Operation and Displays
185
DIC Warnings and Messages
187
DIC Vehicle Customization
198
Audio System(s)
204
Setting the Time
205
Radio with Cassette and CD
205
Navigation/Radio System
220
Rear Seat Entertainment System
220
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
230
CD Changer
232
Theft-Deterrent Feature
235
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
235
Radio Reception
236
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
236
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
237
Care of the CD Player
238
Care of the CD and DVD Player
238
Fixed Mast Antenna
238
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
238
Chime Level Adjustment
238
Defensive Driving
240
Drunken Driving
240
Control of a Vehicle
243
Braking
243
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
244
Braking in Emergencies
245
StabiliTrak® System
246
Steering
248
Off-Road Recovery
250
Passing
251
Loss of Control
252
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
253
Driving at Night
265
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
267
City Driving
269
Freeway Driving
270
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
272
Highway Hypnosis
273
Hill and Mountain Roads
273
Winter Driving
275
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
279
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
280
Recovery Hooks
280
Loading Your Vehicle
281
Towing
287
Towing Your Vehicle
287
Recreational Vehicle Towing
287
Autoride®
287
Trailer Recommendations
288
Towing a Trailer
288
Service and Appearance Care
301
Service
303
Doing Your Own Service Work
304
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
305
Fuel
305
Gasoline Octane
305
Gasoline Specifications
305
California Fuel
306
Additives
306
Fuels in Foreign Countries
307
Filling the Tank
308
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
309
Checking Things Under the Hood
310
Hood Release
311
Engine Compartment Overview
312
Engine Oil
314
Engine Oil Life System
317
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
319
Automatic Transmission Fluid
322
Engine Coolant
325
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
327
Engine Overheating
328
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
330
Cooling System
330
Engine Fan Noise
335
Power Steering Fluid
336
Windshield Washer Fluid
337
Brakes
338
Battery
341
Jump Starting
342
All-Wheel Drive
347
Rear Axle
348
Front Axle
348
Bulb Replacement
350
Halogen Bulbs
350
Headlamps
350
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
351
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
353
Replacement Bulbs
354
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
355
Tires
356
Tire Sidewall Labelling
357
Tire Terminology and Definitions
360
Inflation - Tire Pressure
362
Tire Pressure Monitor System
363
Tire Inspection and Rotation
366
When It Is Time for New Tires
368
Buying New Tires
368
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
370
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
371
Wheel Replacement
372
Tire Chains
373
If a Tire Goes Flat
374
Changing a Flat Tire
374
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
376
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
380
Secondary Latch System
386
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
390
Spare Tire
394
Appearance Care
394
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
395
Fabric/Carpet
396
Leather
397
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
397
Wood Panels
397
Speaker Covers
398
Care of Safety Belts
398
Weatherstrips
398
Washing Your Vehicle
398
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
398
Finish Care
399
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
400
Aluminum Wheels
400
Tires
401
Sheet Metal Damage
401
Finish Damage
401
Underbody Maintenance
402
Chemical Paint Spotting
402
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
403
Vehicle Identification
404
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
404
Service Parts Identification Label
404
Electrical System
405
Add-On Electrical Equipment
405
Windshield Wiper Fuses
405
Power Windows and Other Power Options
405
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
405
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
406
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
408
Underhood Fuse Block
409
Capacities and Specifications
414
Maintenance Schedule
415
Maintenance Schedule
416
Introduction
416
Maintenance Requirements
416
Your Vehicle and the Environment
416
Using the Maintenance Schedule
416
Scheduled Maintenance
418
Additional Required Services
420
Maintenance Footnotes
421
Owner Checks and Services
423
At Each Fuel Fill
423
At Least Once a Month
423
At Least Once a Year
424
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
426
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
427
Maintenance Record
428
Customer Assistance and Information
431
Customer Assistance and Information
432
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
432
Online Owner Center
433
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
434
Customer Assistance Offices
434
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
435
Roadside Assistance Program
435
Courtesy Transportation
437
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
440
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
441
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
441
Service Publications Ordering Information
441
Index
443
2005 GMC Yukon XL Overview
Introduction
The 2005 GMC Yukon XL is a full-size SUV that harmoniously blends robust power, ample space, and reliable performance, making it an ideal choice for families and adventurers alike. This versatile vehicle showcases GMC's commitment to quality, comfort, and capability, catering to both urban commuters and those seeking outdoor escapades. With its larger body compared to the standard Yukon, the XL variant offers enhanced cargo room and seating capacity, ensuring that every journey is convenient and enjoyable.
Powertrains
The 2005 Yukon XL is equipped with a choice of two capable powertrains. The base model features a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 295 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, delivering robust performance for everyday driving. For those seeking increased power, the available 6.0-liter V8 engine generates up to 345 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, providing exceptional towing capabilities. Both engines are mated to a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission, with an optional all-wheel-drive system for enhanced traction in various driving conditions.
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Features
This SUV is designed with convenience in mind, boasting a spacious interior with seating for up to nine passengers. Standard features include a comfortable third-row seat, dual-zone climate control, and power-adjustable front seats. Optional features enhance the driving experience with upgrades such as a rear-seat entertainment system, navigation, and a premium sound system, ensuring that all occupants enjoy their journeys.
Owner's Manual
The 2005 GMC Yukon XL comes with a comprehensive owner's manual to provide guidance on vehicle maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting. This manual serves as an invaluable resource to help owners maximize the performance and longevity of their SUV, covering essential topics such as routine service schedules, safety features, and technological capabilities. By referring to the owner's manual, drivers can ensure they are well-informed about their vehicle and its care.
User manual download
The GMC Yukon XL owner manual for the 2005 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2005 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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