2015 GMC YUKON XL tow

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2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Press and slide the battery downtoward the pocket of the
transmitter in the direction of the
key ring. Do not use a metal
object
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and
then the bottom toward the
key ring.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless)
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation” later in
this section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-5.
With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar)
/(Remote Vehicle Start):
If equipped, press and release
Q,
then immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signal flash or for at
least four seconds. The engine may
be started from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-15.
Q(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the turn
signal lamps flash once to indicate

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2. Lift the battery with a flat object.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside toward the back cover.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start
feature, the climate control system
will come on when the vehicle is
started remotely depending on the
outside temperature. The rear defog and heated and
cooled seats, if equipped, may also
come on. See
Heated and Cooled
Front Seats on page 3-7 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-44.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
.The key is in the ignition (Key
Access) or the transmitter is in
the vehicle (Keyless Access).
.The hood is not closed.
.There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on. The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
.The coolant temperature gets
too high.
.The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-5 orVehicle
Personalization on page 5-44.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q.

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Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors will not stay in the
unfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A popping noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power
folding mirrors. This sound is normal
after a manual folding operation.
Manual Folding
Fold the mirrors inward to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. To fold, pull the
mirror toward the vehicle. Push the
mirror outward, to return to its
original position.
Heated Mirrors
The heated outside rearview mirrors
turn on when the rear window
defogger is on.
1(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirror.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle has the automatic
dimming mirror, the driver outside
mirror automatically adjusts for the
glare of the headlamps from behind.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convex
mirror built into the upper and outer
corner of the driver outside rearview
mirror. It can show objects that may
be in the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View

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1. When the approaching vehicle isa long distance away, the image
in the main mirror is small and
near the inboard edge of the
mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets
larger and moves outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the image transitions from
the main mirror to the blind spot
mirror.
4. When the vehicle is in the blind zone, the image only appears in
the blind spot mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with
the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that theside of the vehicle can just be
seen and the blind spot mirror
has an unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or before changing a lane, look at
the main driver/passenger side
mirror to observe traffic in the
adjacent lane, behind your vehicle. Check the blind spot
mirror for a vehicle in the blind
zone. Then, glance over your
shoulder to double check before
moving slowly into the
adjacent lane.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-44.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle
may have three control buttons at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind.

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Seats and Restraints 3-11
Caution (Continued)
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat
To fold and tumble the seat:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
2. Lift the lever, on the outboardside of the seat, to release the
seatback.
The seatback will fold forward to
create a flat load floor.
If the seatback cannot fold flat,
try moving the front seat forward
and/or put the front seatback in
the upright position.
3. Lift the lever again to release the
rear of the seat from the floor.
The seat will tumble forward.
4. The rear pull strap can also be used to fold or fold and tumble
the seat. It is easier to tumble
the seat from the rear pull strap
once the seat is already
folded flat.

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Seats and Restraints 3-13
Warning (Continued)
when the vehicle is in motion.
People in the vehicle could be
injured in a sudden stop or crash.
Be sure to return the seat to the
passenger seating position before
driving the vehicle. Push and pull
on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place.
{Warning
Automatically folding and
tumbling the seat when someone
is sitting in the seat, could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always make sure there is no one
sitting in the seat before pressing
the automatic seat release button.
{Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
The transmission must be in
P (Park) for this feature to work.
Fold the seat to load cargo. Fold
and tumble the seat to gain entry to
the third row.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat
To fold and tumble the seat:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
Driver Side Rear Panel Button
Shown
2. Press the automatic seat release button on the panel behind the
rear doors. The seatback
automatically folds flat.
3. Press the button again to release the rear of the seat from
the floor. The seat will tumble
forward.

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Seats and Restraints 3-15
Caution (Continued)
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
On third row seats (if equipped), the
seatbacks can be folded to increase
cargo space.
Manual Operation
To fold the seatback (if equipped):
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
3. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints on
page 3-2. Put the second row
seatbacks in the upright position.
See Second Row Seats on
page 3-10.
4. Disconnect the rear safety belt
mini-latch, using a key in the slot
on the mini-buckle, and let the
belt retract into the headliner.
Stow the mini-latch in the holder
in the headliner.5. Pull up on the lever on the backof the seat to release the
seatback.
6. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.
7. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.
Automatic Operation
The transmission must be in
P (Park) for this feature to work.

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1. Second Row Power SeatButtons
2. Third Row Power Seat Buttons
To fold the seatback (if equipped):
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
3. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints on
page 3-2. Put the second row
seatbacks in the upright position.
See Second Row Seats on
page 3-104. Disconnect the rear safety belt
mini-latch, using a key in the slot
on the mini-buckle, and let the
belt retract into the headliner.
Stow the mini-latch in the holder
in the headliner.
5. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to
fold the seatback.
The left switch folds the left
seatback, and the right switch
folds the right seatback.
6. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired. The switches (1) can be used to fold
or fold and tumble the second row
seats from the cargo area. See
Second Row Seats on page 3-10.
Returning the Seatback to the
Upright Position
Manual Operation
{Warning
If either 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
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.