2022 GMC YUKON power steering

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Vehicle Care 363
Caution
Failure to tow the vehicle with the
transmission in P (Park) can cause
damage to the transmission.
6. Turn off the engine.
7. Place the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY mode by pressing the start button
without stepping on the brake pedal.
8. Release the parking brake only when you are confident it is secured to tow vehicle
and will not roll.
Before going on to the next step, be
sure to take the mechanical key with
you. It will be needed to re-enter the
vehicle after the power is disconnected.
See “Drive Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access” underDoor Locks 014.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and secure the nut and bolt.
Cover the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery
terminal.
Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative battery
cable or to have it contact the terminals
can cause damage to the vehicle.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.
Caution
If the steering column is locked, vehicle
damage may occur.
11. Rock the vehicle to make sure the parking brake is not set and transfer case
is in N (Neutral).
Caution
Towing the vehicle with the parking
brake set can damage it. Always release
the parking brake prior to towing the
vehicle. Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed vehicle:
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Connect the battery.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
{Warning
The vehicle can roll when the brake pedal
is released. Always apply and hold the
brake pedal when setting the parking
brake. Make sure the parking brake is
fully engaged before releasing the brake
pedal.
4. Start the engine and shift the transfer case out of N (Neutral) to 2
m. See
“Shifting out of N (Neutral)” under
Four-Wheel Drive 0215. See your dealer
if the transfer case cannot be shifted out
of N (Neutral).
5. Check that the vehicle is in 2
mby
shifting the transmission to R (Reverse)
and then to D (Drive). There should be
movement of the vehicle while shifting.

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Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint boots
and axle seals for leaks.
Lubricate the outer tie rod ends at least
every other oil change.
Control arm ball joints are maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable steering/
suspension points should not be done
unless the temperature is−12 °C (10 °F) or
higher, or damage could result.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges,
liftgate hinges, steel fuel door hinge and
power assist step hinges, unless the
components are plastic. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
will make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
Caution
Avoid pressure washing the vehicle frame.
Use of high-pressure washers can result
in removal of corrosion protection and
possible vehicle damage.
At least twice a year, spring and fall, use
plain water to flush any corrosive materials
from the underbody. Take care to
thoroughly clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. If equipped with
power assist steps, extend them and then
use a high pressure wash to clean all joints
and gaps.
Do not directly pressure wash the transfer
case and/or front/rear axle output seals.
High pressure water can overcome the seals
and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the transfer
case and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or replaced to
restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while
maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches
with touch-up materials available from your
dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of
finish damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack
painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small,
irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care” previously in this
section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly
clean the vehicle's interior. Before using
cleaners, read and follow all safety
instructions on the label. While cleaning the
interior, open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation. Newspapers or dark
garments can transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.

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Service and Maintenance 375
last service. Reset the oil life system when
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life
System 0304.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air filter is replaced.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0305.
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour of use
shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0123 for
hourmeter.
Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every
Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to
help the longevity and efficient operation of
the air conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the
vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation 0339.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0302 and
Engine Oil Life System 0304.
.Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air filter
and reset the engine air filter life system.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0305.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0306.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0311.
.Check tire inflation pressures, including
the spare. See Tire Pressure0333.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 339.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 364.
.Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots, loose
or missing parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care0364.
Lubricate the suspension and steering
components at least every other oil
change (if equipped with grease fittings).
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.

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Index 411
Child RestraintsInfants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 87, 89
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Control (cont'd)
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 221
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . 119
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, 185
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 395
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 397
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 390
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Index 415
Lights (cont'd)Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lock Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Mirror
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 29
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 402

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Service (cont'd)Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 373
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 116
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Steering (cont'd)
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 System (cont'd)
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Four Corner Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331