2004 GMC YUKON XL DENALI Owners Manual

Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle's performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash or near crash
event by computer systems commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such
as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such
as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position,
vehicle speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance data, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike
the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
GM will not access information about a crash event or
share it with others other than·with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
·in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
·as part of GM's defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
·as required by law.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may
·use the data for GM research needs,
·make it available for research where appropriate
con®dentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
·share summary data which is not tied to a speci®c
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or SDM.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check
the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for
information on its operations and data collection.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it ®nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer or
General Motors.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
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Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782),
or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-35
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-103
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-21
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-69
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-27
Air Bag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-34
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Air Bag Systems.....................................1-72, 1-77
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-85
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-78
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-81
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-85
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-78
What Will You See After an Air Bag In¯ates?......1-79
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-77
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-74
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-24
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
All Overseas Locations...................................... 7-4
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-45
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-25
AM ...............................................................3-97Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-99
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-99
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-37
Appearance Care............................................5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-100
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-93
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-96
Finish Damage............................................5-99
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio Output..................................................3-88
Audio System(s).............................................3-64
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-96
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-97
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-99
Care of Your CD Changer............................3-98
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-98
CD Changer...............................................3-93
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-80
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-65
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-91
Setting the Time..........................................3-65
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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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Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-95
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-97
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-99
Your CD Changer........................................3-98
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-98
Cargo Cover..................................................2-46
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-47
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-76
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-77
CD Changer...................................................3-93
CD Changer Errors.........................................3-95
CD Functions.................................................3-94
CD Messages................................................3-79
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-44
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-51
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-106
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-39
Chains, Tires..................................................5-72
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-58
Charging System Light....................................3-35
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-40
Check Engine Light.........................................3-40
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-58
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-58
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-58
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-37
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-86
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-100
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-54
Infants and Young Children...........................1-50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-61
Older Children.............................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-68
Top Strap...................................................1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-59
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-56
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-99
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-93
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Video Screen..............................................3-99
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-98
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-96
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Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-93
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-95
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-94
Cleaning Leather............................................5-94
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-34
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-95
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-94
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades.......................................................5-98
Cleaning Tires................................................5-99
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-94
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-94
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-29
Dual Automatic............................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-26
Rear..........................................................3-27
Compass Calibration.......................................2-34
Compass Variance..........................................2-33
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-45
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-38
Heater, Engine............................................2-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-25
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-44
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-43Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-25
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dome Lamps.................................................3-17
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
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