2008 GMC YUKON XL check engine

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 2-43.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/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 dealer/retailer
for service.Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
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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 dealer/retailer if service is required.
Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut
Service
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, corrosion,
cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Check
the hold open ability of gas strut. If necessary, replace
with genuine parts from your dealer/retailer.
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.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Check the sealant expiration date printed on the
instruction label of the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
(if equipped) at least once a year. See your
dealer/retailer for a replacement canister.
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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.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional 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.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
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Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available
for current and past model GM vehicles. To request
an order form, specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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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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Audio System (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-125
Setting the Clock.........................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-127
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-130
Audio System(s).............................................3-84
Rear Side Window Antenna.........................3-130
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-18
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................5-22, 5-24
Operation...................................................2-31
Autoride
®.......................................................4-49
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-19
B
Battery..........................................................5-45
Electric Power Management..........................3-21
Run-Down Protection...................................3-22
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-12
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brakes..........................................................5-41
System Warning Light..................................3-44
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-26
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-18Bulb Replacement...........................................5-59
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-56
License Plate Lamps....................................5-61
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-61
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-60
Buying New Tires...........................................5-80
C
Calibration.............................................2-49, 2-52
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-124
Carbon Monoxide...........2-13, 2-15, 2-47, 4-30, 4-49
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-110
Cargo Cover..................................................2-73
CD, MP3 ............................................3-103, 3-108
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-71
Center Seat...................................................1-11
Chains, Tire...................................................5-86
Charging System Light....................................3-43
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-48
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-28
Coolant Heater............................................2-30
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-47
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-47
Fan Noise..................................................5-39
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-33
Overheating................................................5-31
Running While Parked..................................2-48
Starting......................................................2-28
Entry Lighting.................................................3-20
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-16
Exit Lighting...................................................3-20
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-50
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finish Damage.............................................5-114
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9Flat Tire........................................................5-87
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-88
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-103
Fluid.....................................................5-22, 5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-39
Windshield Washer......................................5-40
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-19
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-53
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-38, 5-54
Front Axle......................................................5-55
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage.........................................................3-54
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-55
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-119
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-117
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-118
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-120
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-117
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-47
Fuel..........................................................3-54
Oil Pressure...............................................3-51
Speedometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-39
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-44
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-64
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-71
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints..............................................1-10
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-56
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-59
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-17
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-17Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heater...........................................................3-23
Heater...........................................................3-26
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-53
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-29
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-35
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-26
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-54
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-72
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-38
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
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O
Odometer......................................................3-39
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-39
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-51
Pressure Light.............................................3-52
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-51
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-60
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-64
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-33
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-22
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-57
Convex Mirror.............................................2-57
Heated Mirrors............................................2-57
Manual Mirrors............................................2-54
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-56
Power Mirrors.............................................2-55
Trailer-Tow Mirrors.......................................2-54Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-33
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-114
Park Aid........................................................2-58
Park Brake....................................................2-43
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-44
Shifting Out of............................................2-46
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-57
Parking
Assist........................................................2-58
Over Things That Burn.................................2-46
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-41
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-24
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-24
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.......................................5-117
Liftgate......................................................2-15
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-27
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-92
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-27
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-34
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Boards, Power...................................2-18
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-48
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-39
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-110
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-35
Lap Belt.....................................................1-49
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-43
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-50
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-49
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-30
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-18
Center Seat................................................1-11
Head Restraints..........................................1-10
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear....................................1-11
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-4
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-6
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-8
Third Row Seat...........................................1-25
Secondary Latch System................................5-100
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-71
Rear Seat Position......................................1-69
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-72
Security Light.................................................3-52
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-48
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-90
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