2016 GMC YUKON XL immobilizer

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28 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 40
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 43
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 49 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 54
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 56
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access)
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.

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Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or the vehicle is being
transported.
With the vehicle off, press
oin
the front overhead console to turn
off the feature.
The indicator light will come on
momentarily, indicating that these
sensors have been disabled until
the next time the alarm system is
armed.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0390.
Immobilizer Operation
(Key Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned to
ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or START from the LOCK/OFF
position. The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key. It may be
necessary to check the fuse. See
Fuses
0304. If the engine still does
not start with the other key, the
vehicle needs service. If the vehicle
does start, the first key may be
faulty. See your dealer.

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It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
keys. Up to eight keys can be
programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional keys, seeKeys
(Keyless Access) 031 orKeys (Key
Access) 028. To program additional
transmitters, see Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 032 orRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 034.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the vehicle
theft system in the vehicle.
See your dealer to get a new key
blank cut exactly as the ignition key
that operates the system.
Immobilizer Operation
(Keyless Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off. The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition button is
pressed in and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start the
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter
or place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert next to the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats. See
“Starting the
Vehicle with a Low Transmitter”
under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 32 orRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 034.
If the engine does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the pocket in the
center console, the vehicle needs
service. See your dealer who can
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.

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serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Operation
(Key Access) 051 orImmobilizer
Operation (Keyless Access) 052.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0176.
IntelliBeam®Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0174.
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with fog lamps, this
light comes on when the fog lamps
are on.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See Fog
Lamps 0179 for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0174.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
when the cruise control is on and
ready, and turns green when the
cruise control is set and active.
See Cruise Control 0235.

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The message turns off as soon as
the conditions that caused the
message to be displayed are no
longer present.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Security Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system. The vehicle may or may not
restart, so you may want to take the
vehicle to your dealer before turning
off the engine. SeeImmobilizer
Operation (Key Access) 051 or
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access) 052.
Steering System
Messages
STEERING ASSIST IS
REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE
This message may display if a
problem occurs with the electric
power steering system. If this
message appears, steering effort
may be slightly higher than normal.
The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use
caution while in reduced assist
mode. If this message is persistent
or appears repeatedly, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Steering 0195.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when there
is a problem with electric power
steering. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer. See Steering0195.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start the vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light 0147. Several conditions may
cause this message to appear.

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Index 409
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 210, 212
Ignition Transmission LockCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 56
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 156
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 32, 34
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 31
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 316
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 176
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 142
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 252
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 254
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 145
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 105
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Level Control Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 179
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 144
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 176
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 140
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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Index 413
Service (cont'd)Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 376
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 377
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 386
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 251
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Special Application Services . . . . 370
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Steering System Messages . . . . . 160
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 119
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 393
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 382
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 51, 52 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330