2018 GMC YUKON XL infotainment

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
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402 OnStar
Security If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.
With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
.
With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
.
With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle. Navigation OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar service plan.
Press
Q to receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle ’ s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation 1. Press
Q to connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. For other
vehicles press
= as follows. Cancel Route
1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.
2. Say “ Cancel route. ” System
responds: “ Do you want to
cancel directions? ”
3. Say “ Yes. ” System responds:
“ OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye. ”
Route Preview
1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.
2. Say “ Route preview. ” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.
2. Say “ Repeat. ” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.

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OnStar 403Get My Destination
1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.
2. Say “ Get my destination. ”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the
vehicle ’ s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press
Q , then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle ’ s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada). Connections The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.
Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
myGMC mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
.
Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network ’ s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press
= to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then
select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or
password, press
Q or call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle ’ s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile

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404 OnStar devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the myGMC
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyGMC Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myGMC mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. GMC users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.
Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.
Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
.
Activate the horn and lamps.
.
Check the vehicle ’ s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
.
Send destinations to the vehicle.
.
Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only). .
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
.
Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
.
Request roadside assistance.
.
Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
.
Connect with GMC on social
media.
For myGMC mobile app information
and compatibility, see my.gmc.com.
An active OnStar service,
compatible device, factory-installed
remote start, and power locks are
required. Data rates apply. See
onstar.com for details and system
limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps. OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
= as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ Call. Please say the name or
number to call. ”

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OnStar 4053. Say the entire number without
pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the
area code. System responds:
“ OK, calling. ”
Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ Call. Please say the name or
number to call. ”
3. Say “ 911 ” without pausing.
System responds: “ 911. ”
4. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ OK, dialing 911. ”
Retrieve My Number 1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ My number. ” System
responds: “ Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is, ”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press
= . System responds: “ Call
ended. ” Verify Minutes and Expiration Press
= and say “ Minutes ” then
“ Verify ” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle ’ s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
way to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and
data rates may apply. Advanced
Diagnostics requires an active
OnStar paid service plan, e-mail
address on file, and enrollment in
Advanced Diagnostics.
Includes:
.
Diagnostic Alerts: Set
preferences to receive real-time
e-mails, texts, or monthly reports
of the vehicle ’ s health. Or
press
Q to have an Advisor
initiate a remote diagnostic
report. .
Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with
key vehicle components, such
as the battery, fuel system,
or starter system. Alerts for
potential issues appear on the
infotainment display. Proactive
Alerts are designed to help
predict specific types of issues
based on information collected
from the vehicle. Other factors
may affect vehicle performance.
Not all issues will deliver alerts.
In some cases, a dealer service
check may be required to
confirm the accuracy of the
alerts.
.
Dealer Maintenance Notification:
Have the vehicle notify your
preferred dealer when it is time
for maintenance. Your dealer will
then contact you to set up an
appointment.
To begin, press
Q to speak to an
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.

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414 Index Check (cont'd)
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 303
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 98
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 114
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 393
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Connections
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Control
Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Control (cont'd)
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 138
Engine Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 184
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 235
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 395
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 D Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 393
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 399
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 398
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Diagnostics
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 385
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 242
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 246
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

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Index 417High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 328
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 198
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 231
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 229
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 184
I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 205, 207
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 55
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 J Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
K Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . 31, 33
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28
L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 322
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 173
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 250
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 252
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 146 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 104
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Level Control
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 176
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 145
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 148

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Index 421Service (cont'd)
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 392
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 250
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Special Application Services . . . . 376
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Steering (cont'd)
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 118
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 399
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 System (cont'd)
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 389
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 51
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327, 328
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 330
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 329