2002 GMC YUKON XL hood release

2-63The 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 Block M. 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

6-9Hood Release To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the handle located
inside the vehicle to
the lower left of the
steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
secondary hood release, located near the center of
the grill.
3. Lift the hood.

7-18 Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very
cold, damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system
and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots,
spring anchor, release pawl, door hinges, liftgate hinge,
liftgate linkage, liftgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel
door hinge, locks and folding seat hardware. Part D tells
you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

7-24 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Front and
Rear Axle SAE 75W
- 90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115.
Transfer Case DEXRON

- III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle
Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12345879) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of GM 9985830.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl Lubriplate

Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
- LB. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood Hinges Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube

(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seat and
Fuel Door Hinge Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube

(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube

(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube

(GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).