
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
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376 Vehicle Care
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive vehicles
with a two speed transfer case that has an
N (Neutral) and a 4
nsetting.
{Warning
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's
transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause
the vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in P (Park). You or others
could be injured. Set the parking brake
before shifting the transfer case to
N (Neutral).To dinghy tow:
1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a
level surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into N (Neutral)” under
Four-Wheel Drive 0208 for the proper
procedure. Check that the vehicle is in
N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission
to R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive).
There should be no movement of the
vehicle while shifting.
5. Shift the transmission to P (Park).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 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 015.
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.

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OnStar 411
OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . 412
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is off. PressQtwice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
=to answer or hang up an
Advisor-initiated call.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or update
contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.

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424 Index
Heated (cont'd)Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 178
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . .55
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 178
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . .73
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 141
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
LampsDaytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 140
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Lamps (cont'd)
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116