2015 GMC Yukon Denali Owner's Manual

2015 GMC Yukon Denali owners manual
Year:
2015
Make:
GMC
Model:
Yukon Denali
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Size:
6.22 MB

Table of Contents

2015 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual BookTOC
2
Introduction
4
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
5
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
5
Symbols
5
In Brief
8
Instrument Panel
9
Initial Drive Information
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Vehicle Start
12
Door Locks
12
Liftgate
13
Windows
14
Seat Adjustment
14
Memory Features
15
Second Row Seats
16
Third Row Seats
16
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
16
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
17
Passenger Sensing System
17
Mirror Adjustment
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
19
Interior Lighting
19
Exterior Lighting
20
Windshield Wiper/Washer
21
Climate Controls
22
Transmission
22
Four-Wheel Drive
23
Vehicle Features
24
Infotainment System
24
Steering Wheel Controls
24
Cruise Control
24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
25
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
26
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
26
Parking Assist
26
Active Emergency Braking System
26
Power Outlets
26
Universal Remote System
27
Sunroof
27
Performance and Maintenance
28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
29
Engine Oil Life System
29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
30
Roadside Assistance Program
30
OnStarĀ®
30
Keys, Doors, and Windows
32
Keys and Locks
32
Keys
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
34
Remote Vehicle Start
40
Door Locks
42
Power Door Locks
43
Delayed Locking
43
Automatic Door Locks
43
Lockout Protection
43
Safety Locks
44
Doors
44
Liftgate
44
Power Assist Steps
49
Vehicle Security
50
Vehicle Alarm System
50
Immobilizer
52
Immobilizer Operation
52
Exterior Mirrors
53
Convex Mirrors
53
Power Mirrors
53
Heated Mirrors
53
Automatic Dimming Mirror
54
Blind Spot Mirrors
54
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
55
Interior Mirrors
55
Interior Rearview Mirrors
55
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
55
Child-View Mirror
56
Windows
56
Power Windows
56
Sun Visors
58
Roof
59
Sunroof
59
Seats and Restraints
60
Head Restraints
61
Front Seats
62
Power Seat Adjustment
62
Lumbar Adjustment
63
Reclining Seatbacks
63
Memory Seats
64
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
66
Rear Seats
68
Heated Rear Seats
68
Second Row Seats
68
Third Row Seats
73
Safety Belts
75
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
77
Lap-Shoulder Belt
78
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
83
Safety Belt Extender
83
Safety System Check
83
Safety Belt Care
84
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
84
Airbag System
85
Where Are the Airbags?
87
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
89
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
90
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
90
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
90
Passenger Sensing System
92
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
96
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
96
Airbag System Check
97
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
98
Child Restraints
98
Older Children
98
Infants and Young Children
100
Child Restraint Systems
103
Where to Put the Restraint
105
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
106
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
114
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
115
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
117
Storage
122
Storage Compartments
122
Instrument Panel Storage
122
Glove Box
122
Cupholders
122
Sunglasses Storage
123
Rear Storage
123
Center Console Storage
123
Additional Storage Features
124
Cargo Cover
124
Cargo Tie-Downs
124
Convenience Net
124
Roof Rack System
125
Instruments and Controls
126
Controls
127
Steering Wheel Adjustment
127
Steering Wheel Controls
127
Heated Steering Wheel
127
Horn
128
Windshield Wiper/Washer
128
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
130
Compass
131
Clock
131
Power Outlets
132
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
135
Instrument Cluster
136
Speedometer
138
Odometer
138
Trip Odometer
138
Tachometer
138
Fuel Gauge
139
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
139
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
140
Transmission Temperature Gauge
141
Voltmeter Gauge
142
Safety Belt Reminders
142
Airbag Readiness Light
143
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
144
Charging System Light
145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
145
Brake System Warning Light
148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
149
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
149
Tow/Haul Mode Light
149
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
150
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
150
Traction Off Light
150
StabiliTrakĀ® OFF Light
151
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakĀ® Light
151
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
151
Tire Pressure Light
152
Engine Oil Pressure Light
152
Low Fuel Warning Light
153
Security Light
153
High-Beam On Light
154
Front Fog Lamp Light
154
Lamps On Reminder
154
Cruise Control Light
154
Door Ajar Light
155
Information Displays
155
Driver Information Center (DIC)
155
Head-Up Display (HUD)
158
Vehicle Messages
162
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
162
Brake System Messages
163
Compass Messages
163
Cruise Control Messages
164
Door Ajar Messages
164
Engine Cooling System Messages
165
Engine Oil Messages
165
Engine Power Messages
166
Fuel System Messages
166
Key and Lock Messages
167
Lamp Messages
167
Object Detection System Messages
167
Ride Control System Messages
169
Airbag System Messages
171
Security Messages
171
Steering System Messages
171
Tire Messages
171
Transmission Messages
172
Vehicle Reminder Messages
174
Washer Fluid Messages
175
Vehicle Personalization
175
Universal Remote System
183
Universal Remote System Programming
183
Universal Remote System Operation
186
Lighting
188
Exterior Lighting
188
Exterior Lamp Controls
188
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
189
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
189
Flash-to-Pass
190
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
190
Automatic Headlamp System
190
Hazard Warning Flashers
191
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
192
Fog Lamps
192
Interior Lighting
193
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
193
Dome Lamps
193
Reading Lamps
194
Lighting Features
194
Entry Lighting
194
Exit Lighting
195
Battery Load Management
195
Battery Power Protection
196
Climate Controls
200
Climate Control Systems
200
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
200
Rear Climate Control System
204
Air Vents
205
Maintenance
206
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
206
Service
207
Infotainment System
198
Introduction
198
Infotainment
198
Driving and Operating
208
Driving Information
209
Distracted Driving
209
Defensive Driving
210
Drunk Driving
210
Control of a Vehicle
210
Braking
210
Steering
211
Off-Road Recovery
212
Loss of Control
212
Off-Road Driving
213
Driving on Wet Roads
217
Hill and Mountain Roads
218
Winter Driving
219
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
220
Vehicle Load Limits
222
Starting and Operating
226
New Vehicle Break-In
226
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
226
Ignition Positions
227
Starting the Engine
229
Engine Heater
231
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
232
Shifting Into Park
232
Shifting out of Park
234
Parking over Things That Burn
234
Active Fuel ManagementĀ®
234
Engine Exhaust
235
Running the Vehicle While Parked
236
Automatic Transmission
236
Manual Mode
239
Tow/Haul Mode
241
Drive Systems
242
Four-Wheel Drive
242
Brakes
245
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
245
Parking Brake
246
Brake Assist
247
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
247
Ride Control Systems
248
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
248
Magnetic Ride Control
250
Locking Rear Axle
251
Automatic Level Control
251
Cruise Control
251
Adaptive Cruise Control
254
Driver Assistance Systems
261
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
262
Assistance Systems for Driving
265
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
265
Active Emergency Braking System
267
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
269
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
269
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
272
Fuel
273
California Fuel Requirements
274
Fuels in Foreign Countries
274
Fuel Additives
274
Filling the Tank
275
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
276
Trailer Towing
277
General Towing Information
277
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
277
Towing Equipment
284
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
291
Conversions and Add-Ons
291
Add-On Electrical Equipment
291
Vehicle Care
292
General Information
293
California Proposition 65 Warning
293
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
294
Accessories and Modifications
294
Vehicle Checks
294
Doing Your Own Service Work
294
Hood
295
Engine Compartment Overview
296
Engine Oil
297
Engine Oil Life System
300
Automatic Transmission Fluid
301
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
301
Cooling System
303
Engine Coolant
304
Engine Overheating
307
Engine Fan
308
Washer Fluid
309
Brakes
309
Brake Fluid
310
Battery
312
Four-Wheel Drive
312
Front Axle
313
Rear Axle
314
Noise Control System
314
Starter Switch Check
315
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
316
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
316
Wiper Blade Replacement
316
Glass Replacement
317
Windshield Replacement
317
Headlamp Aiming
318
Bulb Replacement
318
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
318
LED Lighting
318
Fog Lamps
318
Back-Up Lamps
319
License Plate Lamp
320
Replacement Bulbs
321
Electrical System
321
Electrical System Overload
321
Fuses
322
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
322
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
325
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
328
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
331
Wheels and Tires
332
Tires
332
All-Season Tires
333
Winter Tires
333
Low-Profile Tires
334
All-Terrain Tires
334
Tire Sidewall Labeling
334
Tire Designations
336
Tire Terminology and Definitions
337
Tire Pressure
339
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
341
Tire Pressure Monitor System
341
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
342
Tire Inspection
345
Tire Rotation
346
When It Is Time for New Tires
347
Buying New Tires
348
Different Size Tires and Wheels
350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
352
Wheel Replacement
352
Tire Chains
353
If a Tire Goes Flat
353
Tire Changing
355
Full-Size Spare Tire
364
Jump Starting
365
Towing the Vehicle
368
Recreational Vehicle Towing
368
Appearance Care
372
Exterior Care
372
Interior Care
377
Floor Mats
380
Service and Maintenance
382
General Information
382
Maintenance Schedule
384
Special Application Services
388
Additional Maintenance and Care
388
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
392
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
392
Maintenance Replacement Parts
394
Maintenance Records
395
Technical Data
396
Vehicle Identification
396
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
396
Service Parts Identification Label
396
Vehicle Data
397
Capacities and Specifications
397
Engine Drive Belt Routing
399
Customer Information
400
Customer Information
400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
400
Customer Assistance Offices
402
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
403
Online Owner Center
403
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
404
Roadside Assistance Program
404
Scheduling Service Appointments
406
Courtesy Transportation Program
407
Collision Damage Repair
408
Service Publications Ordering Information
410
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
411
Radio Frequency Statement
411
Reporting Safety Defects
412
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
412
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
412
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
413
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
413
Event Data Recorders
413
OnStarĀ®
414
Infotainment System
414
OnStar
416
OnStar Overview
416
OnStar Services
417
Emergency
417
Security
418
Navigation
418
Connections
419
Vehicle Diagnostics
421
OnStar Additional Information
421
Index
426
Index_A
426
Index_B
427
Index_C
427
Index_D
428
Index_E
429
Index_F
429
Index_G
430
Index_H
430
Index_I
431
Index_J
431
Index_K
431
Index_L
431
Index_M
432
Index_N
433
Index_O
433
Index_P
433
Index_R
434
Index_S
435
Index_T
436
Index_U
437
Index_V
437
Index_W
437

2015 GMC Yukon Denali Overview

Introduction

The 2015 GMC Yukon Denali is a remarkable full-size SUV that blends luxury, power, and versatility. Renowned for its spaciousness, premium features, and cutting-edge technology, the Yukon Denali stands out as a sophisticated vehicle that caters to both family and individual needs. Designed for comfort and performance, it serves as a perfect companion for those who demand excellence on and off the road.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali boasts a robust 6.2-liter V8 engine that generates an impressive 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission, providing an exhilarating driving experience. Drivers can choose between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, depending on their preferences and driving conditions, ensuring optimum traction and control when navigating diverse terrains.

Trims

The 2015 Yukon Denali comes well-equipped, primarily offered in a single high-end trim that merges luxury and performance seamlessly. Standard features include adaptive suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels, a premium sound system, navigation, and advanced safety technologies. The Denali trim also emphasizes comfort with its heated and ventilated leather seating, offering an unparalleled level of sophistication.

Features

This upscale SUV incorporates an array of modern amenities designed to enhance the driving experience. From the IntelliLink infotainment system featuring smartphone integration to the rear-seat entertainment system, families can stay connected and entertained on the go. Safety features like forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and a rearview camera round out the list, providing peace of mind for both drivers and passengers.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali provides essential information for optimal vehicle use. It includes details on vehicle operations, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting advice, ensuring owners have all the necessary knowledge to maximize their Yukon experience. With comprehensive guidelines, it serves as a valuable companion for any Yukon's owner.

User manual download

The GMC Yukon Denali owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2015 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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