2005 GMC YUKON XL flat tow

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Do not include the spare tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear ination pressures as shown on the tire and loading
information label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-44andInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62,
for more information. Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
underCapacities and Specications on page 5-114.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose after a time. The wheel could come off and
cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-74.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ashers.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a at tire
under your vehicle for an extended period of time or
with the valve stem pointing up may damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem
pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as
soon as possible.Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire
carrier. Use the art and text following to help you:
A. Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance
program. This value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city
or travel the open road. Call 1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782) to speak with a GMC Road Assistance
representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specic
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Benets:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can provide
you with specic information regarding this feature.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
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Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-20
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-16
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-39
Puddle Lamps................................................3-16
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-31
R
Radios..........................................................3-67
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-96
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-94
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68Radios (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-99
Understanding Reception............................3-100
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Rear Climate Control System............................3-26
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Heated Seats........................................... 1-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-44
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-94
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-83
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-41
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-45
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display......................................................2-32
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-43
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-76
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-54
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Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-100
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-73
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Cleaning...................................................5-101
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-74
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-66
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-63
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-76
Secondary Latch System..............................5-86
Spare Tire..................................................5-94
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-90
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-71
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-68
Top Strap......................................................1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-58
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-44
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50Towing (cont.)
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-52
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-36
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-8
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-51
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Temperature Gage.......................................3-37
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-70
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-61
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