2014 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual

2014 GMC Yukon owners manual
Year:
2014
Make:
GMC
Model:
Yukon
Rating:
(10)

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Size:
7.49 MB

Table of Contents

2014 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Instrument Panel Overview
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Liftgate
12
Windows
13
Seat Adjustment
13
Memory Features
15
Second Row Seats
16
Third Row Seats
16
Heated and Ventilated Seats
16
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
17
Passenger Sensing System
17
Mirror Adjustment
18
Steering Wheel Adjustment
20
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
20
Interior Lighting
20
Exterior Lighting
21
Windshield Wiper/Washer
22
Climate Controls
23
Transmission
24
Four-Wheel Drive
25
Vehicle Features
26
Radio(s)
26
Satellite Radio
28
Portable Audio Devices
28
Bluetooth®
28
Steering Wheel Controls
28
Cruise Control
29
Navigation System
29
Infotainment System
30
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
30
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
30
Power Outlets
30
Universal Remote System
31
Sunroof
31
Performance and Maintenance
32
StabiliTrak® System
32
Tire Pressure Monitor
32
Engine Oil Life System
33
E85 or FlexFuel
33
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
33
Roadside Assistance Program
34
OnStar®
34
Keys, Doors, and Windows
35
Keys and Locks
35
Keys
35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
36
Remote Vehicle Start
39
Door Locks
41
Power Door Locks
41
Delayed Locking
42
Automatic Door Locks
42
Lockout Protection
42
Safety Locks
42
Doors
43
Liftgate
43
Power Assist Steps
46
Vehicle Security
46
Vehicle Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
48
Immobilizer Operation
48
Exterior Mirrors
49
Convex Mirrors
49
Manual Mirrors
50
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
50
Power Mirrors
50
Folding Mirrors
51
Heated Mirrors
52
Automatic Dimming Mirror
52
Park Tilt Mirrors
52
Interior Mirrors
53
Manual Rearview Mirror
53
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
53
Windows
54
Power Windows
54
Sun Visors
55
Roof
56
Sunroof
56
Seats and Restraints
57
Head Restraints
58
Front Seats
59
Seat Adjustment
59
Center Seat
59
Power Seat Adjustment
59
Lumbar Adjustment
60
Reclining Seatbacks
60
Memory Seats
62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
64
Rear Seats
65
Heated Rear Seats
65
Second Row Seats
66
Third Row Seats
70
Safety Belts
73
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
74
Lap-Shoulder Belt
75
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
80
Lap Belt
80
Safety Belt Extender
81
Safety System Check
81
Safety Belt Care
82
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
82
Airbag System
83
Where Are the Airbags?
84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
86
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
88
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
88
Passenger Sensing System
89
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
94
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
94
Airbag System Check
95
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
95
Child Restraints
96
Older Children
96
Infants and Young Children
98
Child Restraint Systems
100
Where to Put the Restraint
102
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
110
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)
110
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
111
Securing Child Restraints (Front Outboard Seat Position)
114
Storage
117
Storage Compartments
117
Glove Box
117
Cupholders
117
Armrest Storage
117
Rear Storage
118
Center Console Storage
118
Additional Storage Features
118
Cargo Cover
118
Roof Rack System
119
Instruments and Controls
121
Controls
122
Steering Wheel Adjustment
122
Steering Wheel Controls
122
Horn
124
Windshield Wiper/Washer
124
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
125
Compass
125
Clock
127
Power Outlets
128
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
130
Instrument Cluster
131
Speedometer
132
Odometer
132
Trip Odometer
132
Tachometer
132
Fuel Gauge
132
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
134
Voltmeter Gauge
135
Safety Belt Reminders
136
Airbag Readiness Light
136
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
137
Charging System Light
138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
139
Brake System Warning Light
141
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
142
Tow/Haul Mode Light
142
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
142
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
143
Tire Pressure Light
143
Engine Oil Pressure Light
144
Low Fuel Warning Light
144
Security Light
145
High-Beam On Light
145
Front Fog Lamp Light
145
Cruise Control Light
145
Information Displays
146
Driver Information Center (DIC)
146
Vehicle Messages
154
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
154
Brake System Messages
155
Door Ajar Messages
155
Engine Cooling System Messages
156
Engine Oil Messages
157
Engine Power Messages
157
Fuel System Messages
158
Key and Lock Messages
158
Lamp Messages
158
Object Detection System Messages
158
Ride Control System Messages
159
Airbag System Messages
161
Security Messages
161
Tire Messages
161
Transmission Messages
162
Vehicle Reminder Messages
163
Washer Fluid Messages
163
Vehicle Personalization
164
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
164
Universal Remote System
172
Universal Remote System Programming
172
Universal Remote System Operation
176
Lighting
177
Exterior Lighting
177
Exterior Lamp Controls
177
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
178
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
178
Flash-to-Pass
178
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
179
Automatic Headlamp System
179
Hazard Warning Flashers
181
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
181
Fog Lamps
182
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
182
Interior Lighting
183
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
183
Dome Lamps
183
Reading Lamps
183
Lighting Features
184
Entry Lighting
184
Exit Lighting
184
Battery Load Management
184
Battery Power Protection
185
Infotainment System
187
Introduction
187
Infotainment
187
Theft-Deterrent Feature
188
Overview (Radio with CD (MP3))
189
Overview (Radio with CD, USB, and DVD (MP3))
191
Operation
192
Radio
196
AM-FM Radio
196
Satellite Radio
197
Radio Reception
200
Rear Side Window Antenna
201
Satellite Radio Antenna
202
Audio Players
202
CD Player
202
CD/DVD Player
207
Auxiliary Devices
217
Rear Seat Infotainment
222
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
222
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
232
Phone
234
Bluetooth
234
Trademarks and License Agreements
241
Climate Controls
243
Climate Control Systems
243
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
246
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)
251
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)
253
Air Vents
254
Driving and Operating
257
Driving Information
258
Distracted Driving
258
Defensive Driving
259
Drunk Driving
259
Control of a Vehicle
259
Braking
259
Steering
260
Off-Road Recovery
260
Loss of Control
261
Off-Road Driving
261
Driving on Wet Roads
266
Highway Hypnosis
267
Hill and Mountain Roads
267
Winter Driving
268
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
270
Vehicle Load Limits
271
Starting and Operating
275
New Vehicle Break-In
275
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
276
Ignition Positions
276
Starting the Engine
278
Engine Heater
279
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
280
Shifting Into Park
280
Shifting out of Park
282
Parking over Things That Burn
282
Active Fuel Management®
283
Engine Exhaust
283
Running the Vehicle While Parked
284
Automatic Transmission
284
Manual Mode
287
Tow/Haul Mode
288
Drive Systems
289
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)
289
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)
293
Brakes
295
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
295
Parking Brake
296
Brake Assist
297
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
297
Ride Control Systems
298
StabiliTrak® System
298
Locking Rear Axle
300
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
300
Automatic Level Control
301
Cruise Control
302
Object Detection Systems
304
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
304
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
305
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
307
Fuel
311
Recommended Fuel
311
Gasoline Specifications
312
California Fuel Requirements
312
Fuels in Foreign Countries
312
Fuel Additives
313
E85 or FlexFuel
313
Filling the Tank
314
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
315
Towing
316
General Towing Information
316
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
316
Trailer Towing
319
Towing Equipment
323
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
332
Conversions and Add-Ons
333
Add-On Electrical Equipment
333
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
334
Vehicle Care
339
General Information
340
California Proposition 65 Warning
340
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
341
Accessories and Modifications
341
Vehicle Checks
341
Doing Your Own Service Work
341
Hood
342
Engine Compartment Overview
343
Engine Oil
344
Engine Oil Life System
347
Automatic Transmission Fluid
348
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
351
Cooling System
352
Engine Coolant
353
Engine Overheating
356
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
357
Engine Fan
358
Power Steering Fluid
358
Washer Fluid
359
Brakes
359
Brake Fluid
360
Battery
362
Four-Wheel Drive
363
Front Axle
363
Rear Axle
364
Starter Switch Check
365
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
365
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
365
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
366
Wiper Blade Replacement
366
Glass Replacement
367
Headlamp Aiming
367
Bulb Replacement
368
Halogen Bulbs
368
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
368
License Plate Lamp
369
Replacement Bulbs
369
Electrical System
369
Electrical System Overload
369
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
374
Wheels and Tires
377
Tires
377
All-Season Tires
378
Winter Tires
379
Summer Tires
379
All-Terrain Tires
379
Tire Sidewall Labeling
379
Tire Designations
382
Tire Terminology and Definitions
383
Tire Pressure
386
Tire Pressure Monitor System
387
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
388
Tire Inspection
391
Tire Rotation
392
When It Is Time for New Tires
393
Buying New Tires
394
Different Size Tires and Wheels
395
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
396
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
397
Wheel Replacement
398
Tire Chains
398
If a Tire Goes Flat
399
Tire Changing
401
Secondary Latch System
410
Full-Size Spare Tire
413
Jump Starting
414
Towing
418
Towing the Vehicle
418
Recreational Vehicle Towing
419
Appearance Care
424
Exterior Care
424
Interior Care
427
Floor Mats
430
Service and Maintenance
431
General Information
431
Maintenance Schedule
432
Special Application Services
438
Additional Maintenance and Care
438
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
442
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
442
Maintenance Replacement Parts
444
Maintenance Records
445
Technical Data
449
Vehicle Identification
449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
449
Service Parts Identification Label
449
Vehicle Data
450
Capacities and Specifications
450
Engine Drive Belt Routing
452
Customer Information
453
Customer Information
453
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
453
Customer Assistance Offices
455
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
456
Online Owner Center
456
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
457
Roadside Assistance Program
457
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
459
Courtesy Transportation Program
460
Collision Damage Repair
461
Service Publications Ordering Information
463
Reporting Safety Defects
464
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
464
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
465
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
465
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
466
Event Data Recorders
466
OnStar®
467
Navigation System
467
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
467
Radio Frequency Statement
467
OnStar
469
OnStar Overview
469
OnStar Services
470
Emergency
470
Security
470
Navigation
470
Connections
471
Diagnostics
473
OnStar Additional Information
473

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