Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-23
Child Restraints
.......................................1-45
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-72
Restraint System Check
............................1-87
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-20
Mirrors
....................................................2-43
OnStar
®System
......................................2-53
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-55
Storage Areas
.........................................2-60
Sunroof
..................................................2-63
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-64
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-40
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-58
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-77Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-53
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
.................5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-51
Rear Axle
...............................................5-52
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-53
Front Axle
...............................................5-54
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-62
Tires
......................................................5-63
Appearance Care
...................................5-103
Vehicle Identi cation
...............................5-112
Electrical System
....................................5-113
Capacities and Speci cations
...................5-122
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
Index................................................................ 1
2004 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner ManualM
Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Liftgate........................................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-15
Manual Windows..........................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-16
Sun Visors...................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-18
Passlock
®....................................................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-20
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-20
Ignition Positions..........................................2-21
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-22
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal................2-23
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-23Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-24
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................2-28
All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak
®......................2-33
Parking Brake..............................................2-37
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-41
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-41
Engine Exhaust............................................2-42
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-42
Mirrors...........................................................2-43
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-44
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-46
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-49
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors.........................2-49
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-50
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror.................2-50
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-50
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-51
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors....................2-52
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-52
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-52
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1
Outside Power Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with power outside mirrors,
the controls are located on
the driver’s door armrest.
Move the selector switch located above the control pad
to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to
adjust, then press the dots located on the four-way
control pad to adjust the mirror.
The mirrors also include a memory function which works
in conjunction with the memory seats. See “Memory
Seats” in the Index for more information.
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
If your vehicle is equipped with outside power
camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can
have a clear view of objects behind you.
To extend the mirrors move the selector switch, located
above the mirror control, to the middle position. The
mirror control will illuminate. Press the left side of the
mirror control to slide the mirror heads away from the
body of the vehicle. Press the right side of the mirror
control to slide the mirror heads toward the body of the
vehicle.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with this feature, the
controls are located on the
driver’s door armrest.
Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to
choose the mirror you want to adjust; then press the dots
located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
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The mirrors may also include a memory function which
works in conjunction with the memory seats. See
“Memory Seats” underMemory Seat on page 2-64for
more information.
To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch,
located about the mirror control, to the middle
position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the
right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the
mirrors. You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the
mirrors fold in; this is normal. The mirror glass will
reposition itself once the mirrors are unfolded.
If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually,
they may shake or utter at normal driving speeds
and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this
happens, you will need to reset the mirrors. See
“Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors” next.Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the
following occurs:
They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.
The mirrors shake and utter at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold
then at least three times using the mirror controls. This
will reset them to their normal detent position.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the
driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the
on and off settings found on the electrochromic
mirror. SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-46.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function are
located on the driver’s door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirror,
and the radio station presets. The settings for these
features can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver
2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory
buttons labeled 1and 2 on the driver’s door.To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals,
mirrors and radio presets, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the
radio station presets will be recalled if programmed
to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
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The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions
can also be recalled when placing the key in the
ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver’s door.
BThis button is used to program and recall the
desired driver’s seat position when exiting/entering the
vehicle. The seat position, can be personalized for
both driver 1 and driver 2.To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to
the stored memory position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the identi ed driver (1 or 2).
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:Press the exit button on the memory control.
Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC,
then removing the key from the ignition will
cause the seat to move to the exit position.
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-19
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-38
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-29
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-60
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-62
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-40
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-72
Level Control..................................................4-61
Liftgate..........................................................2-13
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate................................2-14
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-43
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-47
Battery Warning..........................................3-45
Brake System Warning.................................3-46
Cruise Control.............................................3-56
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-56
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-57
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-51Light (cont.)
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-43
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-42
Tire Pressure..............................................3-51
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-56
Traction Off................................................3-48
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-17
Listening to a DVD..............................3-107, 3-122
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-56
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-24
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-11
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-17
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-21
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-72
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-57
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-60
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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O
Odometer......................................................3-42
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-22
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-19
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-55
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-72
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-72
Older Children, Restraints................................1-45
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-54
OnStar®Services............................................2-53
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls......................2-54
OnStar®System.............................................2-53
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-54
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-26, 3-33
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-51
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-49
Convex Mirror.............................................2-52
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-52
Heated Mirrors............................................2-52
Manual Mirrors............................................2-49
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-50
Power Mirrors.............................................2-50
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-50Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-29
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
Panel Doors...................................................2-14
Park (P)
Shifting Out of............................................2-41
Parking
Brake........................................................2-37
Over Things That Burn.................................2-41
Parking on Hills..............................................4-73
Park(P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-46, 2-49
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-43
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-73
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-82
Passing.................................................4-19, 4-72
Passlock
®......................................................2-20
Personalization Button.....................................3-62
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape................................3-102
Playing a CD..............................3-90, 3-105, 3-117
Playing a Speci c Loaded CD.........................3-118
Playing the Radio.................3-78, 3-82, 3-93, 3-109
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