engine GMC YUKON 2007 Get To Know Guide

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DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Content TheftDeterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Sun Visor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Manual Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Automatic Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11MultipleDisc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System . . .14
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16CONVENIENCE
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Running Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rainsense™ II Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Heated Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Folding 2ndRow Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Folding 3rdRow Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Liftgate and Liftglass Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
6Speed Automatic Transmission Controls . . . . . . .22StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control System . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Yukon or Yukon Denali. Please read this information about your vehicle’s
features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not includeall the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Cluster
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key features:
A.Oil Pressure Gauge
B.Fuel GaugeC.Driver Information Center
Display/Odometer
D.Tachometer
E.Speedometer
F.Voltmeter
G.Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Note:
The instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know about manyimportant aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read yourOwner Manual and become familiarwiththe information being relayed to
youby the lights, gauges and indicators,
as well as what action can be taken toensure safety and to prevent damage.

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Vehicle Symbols
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.
Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
(Parking Brake Set)
Cruise Control SetHeadlamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
Off/On
On
Rear Window Defogger
Safety Belt Reminder Light
2
Safety Belt Reminder Light,
Passenger
Security Light
StabiliTrak Warning Light
Tire Pressure LightTow/Haul Mode Light
Traction Control Off Light
Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi
cle warning messages and vehicle fea
ture customization. The DIC messageswill be shown on your instrument panel
cluster display. To operate the DIC, theignition switch must be on.
DIC Buttons
The DIC buttons are located on the right
side of the instrument panel cluster.
(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to
display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel
range, average economy, fuel used,
timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy (if equipped) andActive Fuel Management™ indicator
(if equipped).

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(Vehicle Information):Press
this button to display the oil life,English/Metric units, tire pressure andtire pressure system programming
(if equipped), engine hours and RemoteKeyless Entry programming.
(Customization):Press this button
to customize certain vehicle features toyour preference.
(Set/Reset):Press this button to set
or reset certain vehicle functions as wellas acknowledge DIC messages.
Customization Features
To customize features:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
2. Press the (Customization) button
to display available customizationfeatures.
3. With the desired customization
feature displayed, press the (Set/Reset) button to access thefeature settings.
4.Press the button to scroll through
the available settings.
5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
6. To exit the Feature Settings menu,
press the button until EXITFEA
TURE SETTINGS is displayed and
then press , or press the button or thebutton.
Customization features include:
• Auto Door Lock — Automatically
locks the vehicle doors
• Auto Door Unlock — Automatically
unlocks the vehicle doors
• Remote Door Lock — Type of feed
back from Remote Keyless Entrylocking
• Remote Door Unlock — Type of feed
back from Remote Keyless Entryunlocking
• Delay Door Lock — Delays locking
doors and liftgate after exiting
• Exit Lighting — Amount of time the
exterior lamps remain on after exiting
• Approach Lighting — Exterior lamps
turn on when using Remote KeylessEntry
• Chime Volume — Increases the
volume level
• Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped) —
Automatically tilts down the outsidemirrors when in Reverse
• Easy Exit Seat (if equipped) —
Automatically moves back the driver’s
seat when the key is removed from
the ignition
• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped) —
Automatically recalls the driver’s seatposition when using Remote KeylessEntry
• Remote Start (if equipped) —
Enables remote vehicle start
• Factory Settings — Sets all features
to the factory default
• Exit Feature Settings

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Warnings and Messages
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
messages (depending on optional equipment) as well as warnings if a problemis sensed in a vehicle system.
To acknowledge a message and clear it
from the display, press any of the DICbuttons. Some urgent messages cannot
be cleared from the DIC display.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar
and a warning message appears, youcan press the blue OnStar button and
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many
vehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and cantell you how serious the condition is andwhat you should do about it.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The Remote
Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter includes
the followingfunctions:
(Remote
Vehicle Start)
(if equipped): If
your vehicle hasthis feature, itcan be used tostart the engine.
(See Remote Vehicle Start.)
(Lock):Press this button to lock all
the doors. If enabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC), the parkinglamps will flash once and/or the horn willchirp to indicate locking has occurred.
(Unlock):Press this button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressedagain within five seconds, all remainingdoors will unlock. If enabled through theDIC, the parking lamps will flash once toindicate unlocking has occurred.
(Liftglass):Press and hold this
button to open the liftglass.
(Power Liftgate) (if equipped):
Press and hold this button to open or
close the liftgate. The taillamps will flashand a chime will sound to indicate theliftgate is activated.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press this button to locate your vehicle.
The parking lamps will flash and thehorn will sound three times.
Note:Your vehicle’s warnings and mes
sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.
Remote Keyless Entry
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To operate the heated seats, the engine
must be on. The heated seat operation
turns off when the ignition is turned off.
Front Seats
The heated front seat controls are locat
ed on the front doors.
(Heated Seatback):Press the top
button to turn on the heated seatback.
(Heated Seat/Seatback):Press the
bottom button to turn on the heated seatand seatback.
Continue to press the desired button to
cycle through the temperature settingsof High (three indicator lights), Medium(two indicator lights), Low (one indicator
light) and Off (all indicator lights are off).
2ndRow Seats
The heated rear seat controls are on the
rear control panel, located on the backof the floor console.
(Heated Seat):Press the button
to turn on the heated seat and cyclethrough the temperature settings.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
The memory buttons are located on
the driver’s door. Settings can be pro
grammed for the driver’s seat, outsidemirrors and the adjustable pedals (ifequipped) for two drivers.
To save memory settings:1.Adjust the driver’s seat, outside mir
rors and pedals to a comfortableposition.
2. Press and hold button 1 or 2 until two
beeps sound.
Repeat these steps for a second driver.
To recall the settings, press memory
button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park.
If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitteris used to enter the vehicle and thememory seat recall feature is on (seeCustomization Features), the settings
will be recalled automatically.
EasyExit Seat
The easyexit seat button is located
between the two memory buttons.Withthe vehicle in Park, press the
(EasyExit) button to move the driver’s
seat to the exit position.
If the easyexit seat feature is on (see
Customization Features), automatic seatmovement will occur when the key isremoved from the ignition.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Heated Seats (if equipped)Memory Settings (if equipped)

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This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans
mitter. The remote start capability mustbe turned on using the Driver
Information Center.
The vehicle’s automatic climate control
system (if equipped) will default to aheating or cooling mode based onoutside temperature, and the manualclimate control system will turn on at
the same setting as when the vehicle
was last turned off.
Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
1.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
(Transmitter range is within approximately 200 feet of the vehicle.)
2. Press and release the (Lock)
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about four
seconds. When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will turn on. The engine
will continue running for 10 minutes.
4.Repeat these steps for a 10minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be insertedinthe ignition and turned to the Run
position before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start:
• Press and hold the (Remote Start)
button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the Run position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
The power running boards extend from
beneath the vehicle when any side door
is open. The vehicle must be stationary
for the running boards to operate. Todisable the running boards, press the
(Running Boards) disable button on
the instrument panel. Press the button
again to turn the running boards back on.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
The turn signal lever includes an auto
matic lane change signal feature.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower
the lever until the arrow on the instrument panel cluster starts to flash, and
then release the lever. The turn signalwill automatically flash three times. If the
Tow/Haul mode is selected, the turn signal will automatically flash six times.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Remote Vehicle Start
(if equipped)
Note: Remote Vehicle Start will not
operate if the key is in the ignition, thehood or liftgate is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated on the instru
ment cluster.
Auto Turn Signal
Power Running Boards
(if equipped)

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This feature uses ultrasonic sensors on
the rear bumpers to help you avoid col
liding with objects when parking the
vehicle. It operates only at speeds lessthan 3 mph.
The rear parking assist display is locat
ed near the rear window. The lights onthe display provide distance information.Lowtoned beeps play out of the rearspeakers (for objects near the rearbumper).
To turn off the system, press the disable
button located below the climate con
trols on the instrument panel. The indi
cator light will illuminate when the system is off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The Universal Home Remote is a com
bined universal transmitter and receiverthat can activate up to three devices,such as garage door openers, entrydoor locks, gates and security systems.
It’s recommended that you read the
instructions in your Owner Manual com
pletely before attempting to program anyof the three channels on the Universal
Home Remote. The engine should be
turned off when programming theremote.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer
controlled vehicle stability and tractionenhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns onautomatically every time you start your
vehicle.To limit wheelspin and help maintain directional control, you shouldalways leave the system on. However, if
your vehicle becomes stuck and rocking
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System (if equipped)
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Universal Home Remote
(if equipped)
Note: Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door opener thatdoes not have the “stop and reverse” fea
ture or any opener manufactured beforeApril 1, 1982.
6Speed Automatic
Transmission Controls (Denali Models only)
The 6speed automatic transmission has
a unique gear range selection modecalled Driver Shift Control that enablesthe driver to select the range of gearsdesired for the current driving conditions,such as when driving on downhill grades.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Manual (M) position and select alower or higher driving gear using the
+ / – button on the shift lever. The dis
play on the instrument panel cluster will
show the current gear selection.
Press the – (minus) side of the button to
downshift. When slowing to a stop, thevehicle will automatically downshift.
Press the + (plus) side of the button to
upshift. As vehicle speed increases, youwill need to manually upshift.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
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the vehicle is required, the system
should be turned off.
To turn off the traction control part of the
system, press the (StabiliTrak) button located below the climate controlson the instrument panel.
To turn off the traction control and stabil
ity enhancement systems, press andhold the button for five seconds.
When the system is turned off, the
StabiliTrak light will illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light, which will remain
on until you correct the tire pressure.You
may also have a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message appear on the DIC (ifequipped).
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must fill the tire to the
proper tire inflation pressure. The Tireand Loading Information label shows thecorrect inflation pressure for the tireswhen they’re cold. “Cold” means yourvehicle has been sitting for at least threehours or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily remove the DIC mes
sage by acknowledging it with your DIC
controls. However, at the next vehiclestartup, the DIC message will reappear ifthe tire pressure has not been corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear whenthe vehicle is first started and then turn
Tire Pressure Monitor
off as you start to drive the vehicle. This
could be an early indicator that your tirepressures are getting low and need tobe inflated to the proper pressure.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil
life based on vehicle use and displays
CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when it’s nec
essary to change your engine oil and fil
ter. The Oil Life System should be reset
to 100% only following an oil change.
Reset the Oil Life System using the DIC:
1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
button until the DIC displays OIL LIFEREMAINING.
3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
4. Turn off the ignition.
Reset the Oil Life System without the DIC:
1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelera
tor pedal slowly three times withinfive seconds.
3.If the CHANGE ENGINE OILmes
sage flashes, the system is reset;
otherwise, repeat the procedure.
4.Turn off the ignition.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Resetting the Engine
Oil Life System
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tiremaintenance.