2007 GMC YUKON XL brake

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 151.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer
for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 151.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 438.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 449.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI 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 Axle
(1500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in
Canada 10950849).
Front Axle
(2500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
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Additional Program Information
All program options, such as shuttle service, may
not be available at every dealer. Please contact
your dealer for specic information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation
arrangements will be administered by appropriate
dealer personnel.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally
modify, change or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to resolve all
questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms
and conditions described herein at its sole
discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
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 event by computer systems, such as those
commonly called event data recorders (EDR).
In a 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 data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,
including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and
lateral acceleration, is also recorded. 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.
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
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, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General Motors
dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US +
Processing Fee
590

A
Accessories and Modications...................... 426
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................... 208
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment...... 396
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle........................... 105
Additives, Fuel............................................. 429
Add-On Electrical Equipment........................ 539
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............. 140
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.............................. 443
Air Conditioning....................................210, 213
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 228
Readiness Light........................................ 227
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 583
Airbag System............................................... 90
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle........................ 105
How Does an Airbag Restrain?................... 98
Passenger Sensing System....................... 100
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...... 104
What Makes an Airbag Inate?................... 98Airbag System (cont.)
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?....................................... 99
When Should an Airbag Inate?.................. 96
Where Are the Airbags?.............................. 93
Antenna, Rear Side Window........................ 337
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 337
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 345
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light........ 233
Appearance Care......................................... 527
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......... 534
Care of Safety Belts................................. 531
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 536
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses............... 532
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle........... 528
Fabric/Carpet............................................ 529
Finish Care............................................... 532
Finish Damage.......................................... 536
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 531
Leather..................................................... 530
Sheet Metal Damage................................ 535
Tires......................................................... 535
Underbody Maintenance............................ 536
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials........... 537
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 532
Weatherstrips............................................ 531
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.... 534
Ashtray(s)..................................................... 209
Audio System(s)........................................... 274
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 334
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............. 337
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 336
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.......................... 321
Radio with CD.......................................... 278
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 295
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 332
Rear Side Window Antenna...................... 337
Setting the Time................................276, 277
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 334
Understanding Radio Reception................ 335
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 337
Automatic Headlamp System........................ 201
Automatic Transmission
Fluid......................................................... 445
Operation.................................................. 142
Autoride
®..................................................... 405
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch........... 203
B
Battery......................................................... 466
Run-Down Protection................................ 204
Before Leaving on a Long Trip..................... 380
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)............................... 20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 345
Emergencies............................................. 347
Parking..................................................... 151
System Warning Light............................... 232
Brake Pedal, Throttle.................................... 140
Brakes......................................................... 463
Braking........................................................ 344
Braking in Emergencies................................ 347
Break-In, New Vehicle.................................. 136
Bucket Seats, Rear........................................ 26
Bulb Replacement........................................ 478
Halogen Bulbs.......................................... 478
Headlamp Aiming...................................... 475
License Plate Lamps................................. 480
Replacement Bulbs................................... 481
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 478
Buying New Tires......................................... 500
594

Lamps (cont.)
Dome Lamp Override................................ 204
Exterior..................................................... 199
Fog ........................................................... 202
Reading.................................................... 204
LATCH System
Child Restraints.......................................... 73
Level Control................................................ 404
License Plate Lamps.................................... 480
Liftgate, Power............................................. 125
Liftgate/Liftglass............................................ 123
Liftglass/Liftgate............................................ 123
Light
Airbag Readiness...................................... 227
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning.............. 233
Brake System Warning............................. 232
Charging System...................................... 230
Cruise Control........................................... 242
Fog Lamp................................................. 241
Highbeam On........................................... 242
Low Fuel Warning..................................... 243
Malfunction Indicator................................. 236
Oil Pressure.............................................. 240
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 228
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder............... 227Light (cont.)
Safety Belt Reminder................................ 226
Security.................................................... 241
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................. 234
Tire Pressure............................................ 235
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 242
Lighting
Entry......................................................... 204
Exit........................................................... 204
Loading Your Vehicle.................................... 390
Locking Rear Axle........................................ 347
Lockout Protection........................................ 122
Locks
Delayed Locking....................................... 121
Door......................................................... 120
Lockout Protection.................................... 122
Power Door.............................................. 121
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 121
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 122
Loss of Control............................................ 355
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 243
Luggage Carrier........................................... 175
Lumbar
Power Controls........................................... 11
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