towing GMC YUKON 2004 Service Manual

Engine Fan Noise
Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the
clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air
to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions,
the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully
engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan
noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or
high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as
the clutch more fully engages. So you may hear an
increase in fan noise. This is normal and should not be
mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra
shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly.
The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not
required and the clutch disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the
engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially
disengages.
Power Steering Fluid
8100 Engines
5-38

(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly,
secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear
compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points,
rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle
pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge,
locks and folding seat hardware. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better
and not stick or squeak.(g)Add uid as needed. A uid loss could indicate a
problem; repair as needed. Check vent hose at transfer
case for kinks and proper installation.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush and rell cooling system. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-26for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(k)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition.
Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped).
Replace as needed.
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-11
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-12
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-17
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-25, 3-32
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Dinghy Towing................................................4-54
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-55
Dome Lamps.................................................3-20
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-28
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-71
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-58
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-70Driving
At Night.....................................................4-36
City...........................................................4-41
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-42
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-44
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-38
Off-Road....................................................4-22
Winter........................................................4-46
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-33
Driving Downhill..............................................4-31
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-34
Driving in Water..............................................4-35
Driving On Grades..........................................4-73
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-28
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-47
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-40
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-40
Driving Uphill..................................................4-29
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-71
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-27
Dual Climate Control System............................3-23
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-139
Distortion..................................................3-137
Rear Seat Entertainment System..................3-122
DVD Player..................................................3-123
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-74
Making Turns.................................................4-72
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-51
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-64
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-70Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands)....................................................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-46
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-44
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-51
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-49
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-52
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-52
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-52
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-49
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-50
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-50
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-50
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-44
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-43
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-21
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-53
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-73
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-6
Remote Control.............................................3-126
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-13
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-19
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-85
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-61
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-44
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-88
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-14
Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-20
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-59
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-59Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-87
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-88
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-87
Replacing Parts...........................................1-88
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-37
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-73
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-51
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-42
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-42
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-106
Center Passenger Position............................1-37
Driver Position............................................1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-28
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-42
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-39
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Tire Size.......................................................5-67
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-69
Tires.............................................................5-63
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-82
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-83
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-72
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-73
Spare Tire................................................5-102
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-81
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats.............. 1-8
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Strap......................................................1-55
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-57
Torque Lock...................................................2-40
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-69
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-28
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-56
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-53
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-63
Your Vehicle...............................................4-53Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Off Light.....................................................3-48
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-11
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-76
Traction Control Operation................................4-12
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-77
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-62
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-70
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-75
Transfer Case........................................5-51, 5-53
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Temperature Gage.......................................3-49
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-76
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-26
Trip Information Button....................................3-59
Trip Odometer................................................3-42
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-77
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-72
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