GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-15555988) - 2022 - CRC - 12/3/21
Instruments and Controls 101
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings0173.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug
in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone
or MP3 player.
The vehicle has one 12 Volt accessory power
outlet under the climate control system and
one 110/120 Volt Alternating Current outlet
on the rear of the center console.
12 Volt Power Outlet
Caution
Do not insert metal objects such as USB
cord plugs, electronic accessories, keys,
or coins into the 12-volt power outlet.
Objects may become hot, melt, or cause
a spark damaging the outlet or the metal
object. Only use compatible 12-volt power
accessories in the power outlet.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp
rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0294.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
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174 Infotainment System
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch and the following may display:
.Wi-Fi Services: This allows devices to use
the vehicle hotspot.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.Wi-Fi Name: Touch to change the vehicle
Wi-Fi name.
.Wi-Fi Password: Touch to change the
vehicle Wi-Fi password.
.Share Hotspot Data: Touch On to allow
devices to use the vehicle hotspot and its
data, or touch Off to allow devices to
only use the vehicle hotspot but not
its data.
.Connected Devices: Touch to show
connected devices.
Vehicle-to-Phone Sharing
When this feature is on, this will allow GM
apps to use vehicle data on the listed shown
phones.
Vehicle
This menu allows adjustment of different
vehicle features. See Vehicle Personalization
0 130.
Apps & Permissions
Show all apps
Touch to view the App info screen.
Default apps
Touch to view the Default apps screen.
Touch each app listed to get more
information about that app.
App permisions
Touch to view the Permission manager
screen.
This shows apps using location and phone.
Special apps access
Touch to view the Special app access screen
and the following may display:
.Modify system settings: Touch to show
apps that can be enabled or disabled to
modify the system settings.
.Notification access: Touch to show the
notification access screen.
.Premium SMS access: This may cost
money to the carrier bill. If permission for
an app is enabled, premium SMS can be
sent using that app.
.Usage access: Touch to allow an app to
track what other apps are being used,
how often, carrier and language settings,
and other details
.Wi-Fi control: Touch to allow an app to
turn Wi-Fi on or off, scan and connect to
Wi-Fi networks, add or remove networks,
or start a local only hotspot.
Date/Time
Use the following features to set the clock:
.24-hour Format: Touch to specify the
clock format shown.
Touch Off or On.
.Automatic Time Zone (If Equipped): Touch
Off or On to disable or enable automatic
update of the time zone based on vehicle
location. When this feature is on, the
time zone cannot be manually set.
.Select Time Zone: Touch to manually set
the time zone. Touch a time zone from
the list.
.Automatic Date and Time: Touch Off or
On to enable or disable automatic update
of the time and date. Select Off to
manually set time and date
To manually set time or date, scroll up or
down on the month, day, year, hour,
minute and AM/PM.
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184 Climate Controls
Manual Operation
Fan Control :Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
fan speed. Press the knob to turn the fan
off. When off is selected, a small amount of
air may still come out of the outlets
depending on vehicle speed. If any buttons
are pressed or knobs are turned, the climate
control system will turn on and operate at
the current setting.
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. The driver
side or passenger side temperature display
shows the temperature setting increasing or
decreasing.
SYNC : Press to link the passenger and rear
temperature setting to the driver setting.
The SYNC indicator light will turn on. When
the passenger setting is adjusted, the SYNC
indicator light will turn off. Air Delivery Mode Control :
Press
z,Y,
or
[to change the direction of the
airflow. Any combination of the three
controls can be selected. 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.
To change the current mode, select one or
more of the following:
z: Air is directed to the windshield,
outboard a/c outlets, and side window
outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the a/c outlets.
[:Air is directed to the floor outlets,
with some air directed to the windshield,
outboard a/c outlets, and side window
outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the windshield
and the fan runs at a higher speed if not
already above a medium fan speed. This
mode overrides the previous mode selected
and clears fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. When the control is pressed
again, the system returns to the previous
mode setting and fan speed. For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
@:
Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.
It can also be used to help reduce outside
air and odors that enter the vehicle.
Avoid using recirculation for long periods of
time in cold or damp conditions. Using
recirculation in cold or damp conditions can
result in window fogging.
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on
or off. An indicator light comes on to show
that the air conditioning is enabled. If the
fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not
run. The A/C light will stay on even if the
outside temperatures are below freezing.
Rear Window Defogger
1REAR : If equipped, press to turn the
rear window defogger on or off. An indicator
light on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger only works when
the engine is running. The defogger turns
off if the ignition is turned off or to
ACC/ACCESSORY.
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186 Climate Controls
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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.
Rear Climate Display, Uplevel Shown
1. Rear Climate Temperature Setting
2. Fan Control
3. Sync (Synchronized Temperatures)
4. Rear Control Lockout
5. Auto (Automatic Operation)
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. On/Off (Power)
8. Rear Climate Selection 9. Rear Climate Temperature Control
Automatic Operation
AUTO :
Press AUTO to automatically control
the temperature, air delivery, and fan speed
for rear seat passengers. A is indicated in
the display when automatic operation is
active.
If any of the rear climate control settings
are manually adjusted, full automatic
operation is canceled. Press AUTO to return
to full automatic operation.
The display only indicates climate control
functions when the system is in rear
independent mode.
Manual Operation
9: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn
completely counterclockwise to turn the
fan/power off.
TEMP : 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 :
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: If equipped, pressMorLto
heat the left or right outboard seat cushion.
See Heated Rear Seats 049.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the center and on
the side of the instrument panel.