2001 GMC YUKON XL DENALI seats

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If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s)
can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed
from the vehicle.
Folding the Bench Seats
To fold the seatbacks, do the following:
1. Pull up on the release
lever, labeled ª1º,
located on the rear of the
seatback, and push the
seatback forward.
2. To return the seat to the
passenger position, pull
up on the release lever
labeled 1 and then pull
up on the seatback or the
assist strap located on
the outboard side of
the seat until the
seatback locks into the
upright position.
Push forward on the seatback to make sure it
is locked into position.

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Reinstalling the Bench Seat
To reinstall the bench seat, do the following:
1. While holding the rear of the seat up, slide the front
wheels into the slots on the floor. The front latches
should lock into place. If latches do not lock, try
tilting the rear of the seat upwards.
2. Once the latches are engaged, let the seat drop into
place. Release the lever labeled 1 to return the
seatback to its upright position.
3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked
into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the
upright position unless the seat is secured to
the floor.
CAUTION:
A seat that isn't locked into place properly can
move around in a collision or sudden stop. People
in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock
the seat into place properly when installing it.
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats
Denali: To enter or exit the third row seat you must
fold the seat down following the instructions given
previously. If you are exiting the third row seat with
no assistance do the following:
1. Reach over the
second row seat
and pull up on the
strap loop. Then
pull the seat
cushion up.
2. Push the seat cushion forward.
3. Next, push the seatback forward until it is flat with
the floor.
Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position
when finished. Pull forward and push rearward on the
seat to make sure it is locked in place.

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Denali XL: The passenger's side of the second row
60/40 or rear bucket seat has an easy entry/exit feature.
This makes it easy to get in and out of the third row seat.
To operate the easy entry seat, do the following:
1. Turn the release
lever, located near
the back of the
seat, rearward.
2. Tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle and
the seat will release.
3. Pull (push if you are exiting the third row with no
assistance) the seat forward until it stops.
Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when
finished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to
make sure it is locked in place.
Heated Rear Seats (Second Row)
The controls are
located on the back of
the center console.
The ignition must be in RUN for this feature to operate.
To activate the heated seats, press the button once for
the HI heat setting. Press the button again for the LO
heat setting. To turn off the heated seats, press the button
a third time. An indicator light on the button will
illuminate for each heat setting anytime the heated seats
are operating.
The heated seats will be canceled after the ignition is
turned to OFF. If you still want to use the heated seat
feature after you restart your vehicle, you will need to
press the heated seat button again.

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Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the air bag system.
CAUTION:
Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear
a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and
you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse. You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash, you might
not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts
are fastened properly too.
CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people
to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has a light
that comes on as a reminder
to buckle up. See ªSafety
Belt Reminder Lightº in
the Index.
In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here's why: They work.

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Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see ªSeatsº in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn't long enough, see ªSafety Belt
Extenderº at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added
safety belt comfort for older children who have
outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When
installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better
positions the belt away from the neck and head.
To provide added safety belt comfort for children who
have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults,
the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder
belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the
safety belt:

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A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some
booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some
high
-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A
booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Q:How do child restraints work?
A:A child restraint system is any device designed for
use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position
children. A built
-in child restraint system is a
permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add
-on
child restraint system is a portable one, which is
purchased by the vehicle's owner.
For many years, add
-on child restraints have used
the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce
the chance of injury, the child also has to be
secured within the restraint. The vehicle's belt
system secures the add
-on child restraint in the
vehicle, and the add
-on child restraint's harness
system holds the child in place within the restraint.
One system, the three
-point harness, has straps that
come down over each of the infant's shoulders and
buckle together at the crotch. The five
-point
harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip
straps and a crotch strap. A shield may take the
place of hip straps. A T
-shaped shield has shoulder
straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low
against the child's body. A shelf
- or armrest-type
shield has straps that are attached to a wide,
shelf
-like shield that swings up or to the side.

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Denali XL models: A child restraint with a top strap
should only be used in the second or third row. Don't
use a child restraint with a top strap in the front seat
because there's no place to anchor the top strap.
Denali XL Second Row Seat
Bucket Seats Similar
Denali XL Third Row Seat
An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the
bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position
in the second row, and for the right outside seating
position in the third row.