2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI automatic transmission

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi®ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle's
engine, see
Engine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
žCoolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11žBrake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Front and Rear
AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
12378261, in Canada 10953455)
meeting GM Speci®cation 9986115.
Rear Axle
(Steerable)Synthetic Axle Lubricant; use only
GM Part No. 12378557 (in Canada,
88901362). Do not add friction
modi®er.
Transfer CaseDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-96
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-97
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-99
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................2-33
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Level Control...................................4-50
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-22
AutorideŸ.....................................................4-50
B
Backing Up....................................................4-59
Battery..........................................................5-39
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-57
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-34
Before You Drive............................................3-80
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Bench Seat....................................................1-17
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-9
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-36
Brake Adjustment............................................5-39Brake Fluid....................................................5-36
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-21
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-39
Brake Wear...................................................5-38
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-22
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-58
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-57
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamps.................................................5-48
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Taillamps....................................................5-51
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-112
Carbon Monoxide...................4-37, 4-51, 2-13, 2-30
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ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-59
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-59
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats.............. 1-7
Entertainment System
Cleaning the Video Screen...........................3-99
DVD Distortion............................................3-97
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-42
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Express-Down Windows...................................2-15
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-47
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XMŸ).........................................3-70
Finding a Station............................................3-67
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-99
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-99
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-34
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
FM Stereo.....................................................3-97
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-17
Folding the Seatbacks.............................1-12, 1-22
Folding the Seatbacks (60/40 Split Bench Seat)....... 1-9
Following Distance..........................................4-59
Front Axle......................................................5-47
Frontal Air Bags.............................................1-77
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-45
Fuel Information Button....................................3-49
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-59
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103
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Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-51
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-57
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-62
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-63
Transfer Case................................................5-45
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Temperature Gage.......................................3-39
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-63
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-18
Trip Information Button....................................3-47
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-64
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-59
U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-107
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-97
Unfolding the Seatback....................................1-18
Unfolding the Seatbacks..................................1-12
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-69
United States................................................... 7-4Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-42
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-42
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-44
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records..... 7-9
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-102
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-102
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-48
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-39
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-26
Video Screen.................................................3-83
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-36
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
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