2002 GMC YUKON XL DENALI tow

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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº in
the Index.
Autoride

The Autoride
feature provides superior vehicle
ride and handling under a variety of passenger and
loading conditions.
The system is fully automatic and uses a computer
controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel
to body position, lift/dive and steering position of the
vehicle. The controller then sends signals to each shock
absorber to independently adjust the damping level to
provide the optimum vehicle ride.
Autoride also interacts with the tow/haul mode that,
when activated, will provide additional control of the
shock absorbers. This additional control results in better
ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is
loaded or towing a trailer. See ªTow/Haul Modeº in the
Index for more information.

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Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
to off.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high
to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this light on
the instrument panel
cluster also will be on.
Flash-to-Pass Feature
This feature allows you to use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you
want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not
so far that you hear it click.If your headlamps are off or on low beam, your
high
-beam headlamps will turn on. They'll stay on as long
as you hold the lever toward you and the high
-beam
indicator on the instrument panel will come on. Release
the lever to turn the high
-beam headlamps off.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the
band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to LO, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LO position. For high
-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move
the band to OFF.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control is located on the driver's side
of the instrument panel.The exterior lamp control has three positions:
(Off): Turn the control to this symbol to turn
off your lamps and put the system into automatic
headlamp mode.
(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to the
parking lamps symbol to manually turn on the
following:

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights
(Headlamps): Turn the control to the master
lamps symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as
the headlamps.
You can switch your headlamps from high to low
beam by pulling the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward you.

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Temperature Display
Pressing the TEMP button once briefly will toggle the
compass/temperature reading on and off. To alternate
the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
press and hold the TEMP button for three seconds until
the display blinks F
and C
. Press and release the
TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and
Celsius readings. After five seconds of inactivity, the
display will stop flashing and stay at the last setting.
If an abnormal reading is displayed, please consult
your dealer.Electrochromic Mirror Operation
Each time the vehicle is started, the electrochromic
mirror is activated. If you do not want it on, then you
will have to manually turn it off. The time period you
need to press and hold the TEMP button to turn the
electrochromic feature on or off is six seconds. The
indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will
turn on or off to show you when the electrochromic
feature is activated.
Compass Operation
With the ignition on, the compass will show
two character boxes. The mirror will display the
compass heading.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

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Center Console Storage Area Access Door
If you ever drop something between the cupholder door
and the center console area you can easily remove it by
following these steps:
1. Open the center console storage area by pressing the
button on the side of the console lid.
2. Locate the access door inside the storage area toward
the front.
3. Press the release button on the access door and pull it out.
You should now be able to retrieve the lost item(s).
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the access door.
Rear Storage Compartment
Your vehicle has a storage compartment located in
the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver's side
trim panel.
To open the Yukon Denali compartment, press in on the
release latch and swing the compartment door open.
To open the Yukon XL Denali compartment, pull the
latch to access the compartment.
Cupholders
Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front
and rear passengers located in the center console and on
the rear of the center console storage area. To use the
front cupholders press down on the raised area of the
access door. To access the rear cupholders, pull down on
the door located on the back of the console.

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CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
If you have a cargo security shade, you can use it to
cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
To use the shade, do the following:
1. Pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on
the cargo area trim panels.
To return the shade to the retracted position, do
the following:
1. Pull up on the shade handle to release the shade posts
from the retaining sockets.
2. Let the shade move forward to the full retracted position.To remove the shade from the vehicle, do the following:
1. Let the shade go all the way into the holder.
2. Then, grasping the passenger's side shade endcap,
push the shade endcap toward the driver's side of
the vehicle. The endcap should lock in the
compressed position.
3. Lift the shade up on the passenger's side, swing the
shade rearward and take it out of the vehicle.
To put the shade in the vehicle, do the following:
1. Make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward
with the round surface facing down.
2. Then, hold the shade at an angle and place the shade
holder tab into the slot in the driver's side trim panel.
3. Move the other end of the shade forward and hold it
next to the passenger's side trim panel slot.
4. Push the button on top of the passenger's side
endcap. This will allow the shade to extend into the
trim slot.
5. Lightly pull on the shade holder to make sure it is
secure. On Yukon XL Denali models there are two
slots. The slots furthest forward allow the shade to
be used if the third seat is removed or folded down.

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Override Switch
B. Exterior Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Storage Compartment
E. Rear Wisher Wiper
F. Multifunction Lever
G. Instrument Panel Cluster
H. Shift Lever
I. Tow/Haul Button
J. Audio System
K. Comfort Control System
L. Instrument Panel Fuse BlockM. Fog Lamps Button
N. Hood Release
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
P. Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
Q. Tilt Lever
R. Parking Brake Release
S. Secondary Information Center (SIC)
T. Rear Window Defogger Switch
U. Compact Disc Changer
V. Ashtray
W. Accessory Power Outlet
X. OnStar Buttons

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If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and may stay on
for several seconds.
That's normal.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you
don't have anti
-lock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, you don't have anti
-lock brakes
and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See
ªBrake System Warning Lightº earlier in this section.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.