2009 GMC YUKON Owner's Manual

Express-Open/Express-Close:To express-open the
sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver’s
side switch. The sunroof will open automatically. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.
To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release
the front of the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will
close automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. The sunshade will open
automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened
manually.
The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From the
comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver’s side
switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full-open
position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.
Vent:The sunroof has an express-vent open feature.
From the closed position, press the rear of the
passenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the
passenger’s side switch. To stop the sunroof partway,
release the switch.Anti-Pinch Feature:If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will
detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at
the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then
open halfway, and the air deector will raise. To close
the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the
“Express-Close” or “Manual-Close” functions described
previously. If the sunroof is in the vent position, and
there is an object in the path of the sunroof when
it closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once it has
re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close” or
“Express-Close” functions described previously.
Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time
while the vehicle is not in use. Debris can collect in
the tracks, damage the sunroof operation and plug the
water draining system.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-16
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.........................3-18
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-18
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-19
Entry Lighting...............................................3-19
Exit Lighting.................................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-19
Electric Power Management...........................3-20Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-20
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-21
Climate Controls............................................3-22
Climate Control System.................................3-22
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.......3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls
...................3-33
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-34
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-35
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-36
Trip Odometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-36
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-38
Charging System Light..................................3-39
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-40
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-40
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light........3-42
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light.............................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-43
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-46
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-48
Security Light...............................................3-48
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-49
Cruise Control Light......................................3-49
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-49
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-49
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-51
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-51
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)....................................3-52
DIC Operation and Displays (Without
DIC Buttons).............................................3-57
DIC Compass..............................................3-61
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-64
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)....................................3-74Audio System(s).............................................3-83
Setting the Clock..........................................3-84
Radio(s)......................................................3-86
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or
Six-Disc CD Player).................................3-102
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
DVD Player)...........................................3-107
XM Radio Messages...................................3-113
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-114
Bluetooth
®.................................................3-114
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System.........3-125
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-134
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-136
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-136
Radio Reception.........................................3-137
Rear Side Window Antenna..........................3-138
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-138
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
United States version shown; Canada similar
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-35.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-29.
F.Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-35(If Equipped).
G.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-51.
H.Audio System(s) on page 3-83.
I.Exterior Lamps on page 3-14.
J.Dome Lamp Override on page 3-19.Instrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-18.Fog Lamps
on page 3-17(If Equipped).
K.Hood Release on page 5-12.
L. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped).
Towing a Trailer on page 4-52.
M. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 2-37.N.Cruise Control on page 3-12.
O.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
P.Horn on page 3-6.
Q.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-136.
R.Climate Control System on page 3-22orDual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25
(If Equipped).
S.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-20. Cigarette
Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-21.
T.StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-6(If Equipped).
Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). SeeAdjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-27.Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-53(If
Equipped). Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 3-10.Power Assist Steps on page 2-17
(If Equipped).
U.Glove Box on page 2-74.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on top of the steering column, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the
ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the vehicle’s
turn signals will not work.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering
wheel.
Tilt Wheel
The vehicle has a tilt wheel that lets the steering wheel
be adjusted.
The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left
side of the column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable
position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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