2006 GMC YUKON section 3

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the following
topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Front Seats......................................................1-3
Manual Seats................................................1-3
Power Seats..................................................1-4
Power Lumbar...............................................1-4
Heated Seats.................................................1-5
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-6
Head Restraints.............................................1-7
Rear Seats.......................................................1-8
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-8
60/40 Split Bench Seat
(Second Row)...........................................1-10
50/50 Split Bench Seat
(Third Row)..............................................1-13
Bench Seat (Third Row)................................1-18
Bucket Seats (Second Row)...........................1-23
Safety Belts...................................................1-26
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................1-26
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts......1-31
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-32
Driver Position..............................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-39Right Front Passenger Position.......................1-40
Center Passenger Position.............................1-40
Rear Outside Passenger Positions..................1-42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides....................1-44
Safety Belt Extender.....................................1-46
Child Restraints.............................................1-47
Older Children..............................................1-47
Infants and Young Children............................1-50
Child Restraint Systems.................................1-53
Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-57
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................1-58
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.........................1-66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position....................................1-68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position....................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position....................................1-70
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Airbag System...............................................1-74
Where Are the Airbags?................................1-76
When Should an Airbag Inate?.....................1-79
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.......................1-80
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.......................1-80
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?.........................................1-81
Passenger Sensing System............................1-82Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...........1-86
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................1-87
Restraint System Check..................................1-88
Checking the Restraint Systems......................1-88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash............................................1-89
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
Entering or Exiting the
Third Row Seats
Regular Models
If your vehicle has the 60/40 Split Bench seat in the
second row, you must ip and fold the second row seat
following the instructions later in this section. See60/40
Split Bench Seat (Second Row) on page 1-10. To exit
the third row seat with no assistance, do the following:
1. Reach over the second
row seat and pull up on
the strap loop located
in the center of the seat
where the seatback and
the seat cushion meet.
Then pull the seat
cushion up and push
it forward.
2. Next, push the seatback forward until it is at with
the oor.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the seatback to be
sure it is locked.
Return the seat to the normal seating position when
nished. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it
is locked in place.
Extended Models
The passenger’s side of both the second row 60/40 split
bench seat and the second row bucket seat has an
easy entry/exit feature. This makes it easy to get in and
out of the third row seat.
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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even death in
a crash. To help make sure your restraint
systems are working properly after a crash,
have them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or
LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if
worn during a more severe crash, then you need
new parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH
system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt
or LATCH system was not being used at the time of
the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier
in this section.
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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........................................................2-14
Power Windows............................................2-15
Sun Visors...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-17
Passlock
®....................................................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-19
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-20
Starting the Engine.......................................2-20Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-22
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-23
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-25
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................2-26
Parking Brake..............................................2-31
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-34
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-34
Engine Exhaust............................................2-35
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-36
Mirrors...........................................................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass...............................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass.................................................2-42
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-44
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-46
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Outside Camper-Type Mirrors.........................2-46
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-47
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-48
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-48
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors....................2-49
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-49
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-49
OnStar
®System.............................................2-50
Universal Home Remote System......................2-52
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-53Storage Areas................................................2-56
Glove Box...................................................2-56
Cupholder(s)................................................2-56
Front Storage Area.......................................2-56
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-57
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-57
Rear Storage Area........................................2-58
Convenience Net..........................................2-58
Cargo Cover................................................2-59
Sunroof.........................................................2-61
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-62
Memory Seat...............................................2-62
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation
Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any
garage door opener that does not have the “stop
and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling
codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8
to complete the programming of your Universal
Home Remote Transmitter.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to
program the Universal Home Remote. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in the programming steps.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home
Remote programming. It is also recommended that
upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal
Home Remote buttons should be erased for security
purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance,
seeCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-4.Be sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or gate operator you are programming.
When programming a garage door, it is advised to
park outside of the garage.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed
in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more
accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Programming Universal Home Remote
Follow these steps to program up to three channels:
1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal
Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the
Universal Home Remote indicator light begins
to ash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the
buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not
repeat this step to program a second and/or third
hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal
Home Remote buttons.
2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter
about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the
Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping
the indicator light in view.
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