2016 GMC YUKON DENALI climate settings

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To set the clock display:1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then touch OFF or ON to turn the
clock display off or on.
3. Touch
}to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to five
accessory power outlets:
Vehicles with a Center Console
. One in front of the cupholders on
the center console.
. One inside the center storage
console.
. One on the rear of the center
storage console. .
One in the third row seat on the
driver side.
. One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side.
Vehicles with Bench Seats
. One on the center stack below
the climate control system.
. One in the storage area on the
bench seat.
. One on the rear of the center
armrest storage.
. One in the third row seat area on
the driver side.
. One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
The accessory power outlets are
powered as follows:
. The power outlet near the
cupholders for vehicles with a
center console or on the center
stack for vehicles with bench
seats, can be configured to
operate using Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) or battery power modes. If these
power outlets are used while in
the battery power mode, this
could cause interference
between the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and the
vehicle, and the vehicle may not
start. See
Ignition Positions
0 199.
. The power outlets in the third
row seat area or in the rear
cargo area are powered at all
times. The power outlets inside
the storage area, on the rear of
the console, or on the bench
seat are only powered when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when RAP is
active.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlet, if configured accordingly.
Do not leave electrical equipment
plugged in when the vehicle is not
in use because the vehicle could
catch fire and cause injury or
death.

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The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition (if equipped) will reflect
the selected language.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
Press to display the Radio menu
and the following may display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Bose AudioPilot .
Auto Volume
. Maximum Startup Volume
. Audio Cue Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in
“Settings” under“Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Press to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Bose AudioPilot
This allows Bose AudioPilot to be
turned on or off.
Select Off or On. Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume
based on vehicle speed and
ambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level. To set the
maximum startup volume, press +
or
−to increase or decrease.
Audio Cue Volume
This feature sets the volume of
audio files played at system startup
and shutdown.
Select On, then press + or −to
increase or decrease the volume.Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Climate Control
Systems
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System
With this system the heating,
cooling, and ventilation in the
vehicle can be controlled. Some
climate control settings can be
changed. See “Climate and Air
Quality” underVehicle
Personalization 0155.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. RCTRL (Rear Climate Control Lockout)
10. Rear Temperature Control
11. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control
12. Rear Fan Control
13. Front Climate Control Power Button
14. Rear AUTO (Automatic Operation)
15. Rear Climate Control Power Button
16. Air Recirculation
17. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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Front Climate Controls
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.
When the indicator light is on, the
system is in full automatic operation.
If the air delivery mode or fan
setting is manually adjusted, the
auto indicator turns off and the
selected settings are displayed.
To place the system in
automatic mode:1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the driver and passenger temperature.
To find your comfort setting,
start with 22 °C (72 °F) and
allow the system time to
stabilize. Then adjust the
temperature as needed for best
comfort. To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather.
The recirculation light will not come
on when automatically controlled.
Press
@to manually select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
Do not cover the solar sensor on the
top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor regulates
air temperature based on sun load.
See “Sensors” later in this section.
Manual Operation
O(On/Off) : Press to turn the
climate control system on or off.
Outside air still enters the vehicle,
and is directed to the floor. This
direction can be changed by
pressing the air delivery mode.
9(Fan Control) : Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Control :
The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and
passenger.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting.
SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature) : Press to link the
passenger and rear climate
temperature settings to the driver
setting. The SYNC indicator light will
turn on. When the passenger or rear
climate settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Air Delivery Mode Control :
Press
Y,\,[, or-to change
the direction of the airflow. An
indicator light comes on in the
selected mode button.
Changing the mode cancels the
automatic operation and the system
goes into manual mode. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.

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Heated Mirror :If equipped with
heated outside rearview mirrors, the
mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror when
the rear window defog button is
pressed. See Heated Mirrors 045.
Rear Climate Controls
O(On/Off) : Press to turn the rear
climate control system on or off.
AUTO : Press AUTO to control the
rear passenger temperature, air
delivery, and fan speed. AUTO
appears in the display when
automatic operation is active. If any
of the climate control settings
except rear temperature are
manually adjusted, this cancels full
automatic operation.
Fan Control : Press up or down to
increase or decrease the rear
passenger area fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press
up or down to change the direction
of the rear passenger airflow.
Repeatedly press the switch until
the desired mode appears on the
display. Multiple presses will cycle
through the delivery selections. Temperature Control :
Press up or
down to increase or decrease the
airflow temperature into the rear
passenger area.
RCTRL (Rear Climate Control
Lockout) : Press to lock or unlock
control of the rear climate control
system from the rear seat
passengers. When locked, the rear
climate control can only be adjusted
from the front seat.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation
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
window defogger and heated seats,
if equipped, may also come on. See
Remote Vehicle Start 033 and
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
0 57. Sensors
The solar sensor monitors the solar
heat. Do not cover the solar sensor
or the system will not work properly.
There is also an exterior
temperature sensor behind the front
grille. This sensor reads the outside
air temperature and helps maintain
the temperature inside the vehicle.
Any cover on the front of the
vehicle, including a snowplow, could
cause a false reading in the
displayed temperature.
The climate control system uses the
information from these sensors to
maintain comfort settings by
adjusting the outlet temperature, fan
speed, and air delivery mode. The
system may also supply cooler air to

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the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also
be used as needed to maintain cool
outlet temperatures.
Rear Climate Control
System
The rear climate control system is
located on the rear of the center
console storage. The rear climate
settings can be adjusted with this
system.
1. Fan Control
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode
Control)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)
If the dual automatic climate control
system rear climate control lockout
feature is locked, the rear climate
control settings can only be
adjusted from the front seat.
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Press AUTO to control the
inside temperature, air delivery, and
fan speed. A is indicated in the
display when automatic operation is
active. If any of the climate control
settings are manually adjusted, this
cancels full automatic operation.
The display only indicates climate
control functions when the system is
in rear independent mode.
Manual Operation
9(Fan Control) : Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turn
completely counterclockwise to turn
the fan/power off. TEMP (Temperature Control) :
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the airflow
temperature into the passenger
area. If the SYNC button is pressed
on the front climate controls, the
rear climate temperature is linked to
the driver temperature setting.
MODE (Air Delivery Mode
Control) :
Press to change the
direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
Repeatedly press the button until
the desired mode appears on the
display. Multiple presses will cycle
through the delivery selections.
MorL(Heated Rear Seats, If
Equipped) : Press
MorLto heat
the left or right outboard seat
cushion. See Heated Rear Seats
0 58.

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182 Driving and Operating
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 258
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
. Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions. .
Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.