turn signal GMC YUKON 2008 Owner's Manual

Q(Lock):PressQto lock all the doors. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the
turn signal lamps will ash once to indicate locking has
occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will
chirp when the lock button is pressed again within
three seconds of the previous press of the lock button.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 3-72for additional information. Pressing
Qwill
arm the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-22.
"(Unlock):Press"to unlock the driver’s door. If"is
pressed again within three seconds, all remaining
doors will unlock. If it is dark enough outside, the interior
lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or
until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC,
the turn signal lamps will ash twice to indicate
unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72. If enabled through
the DIC, the exterior lights will turn on briey if it is dark
enough outside. See “Approach Lighting” underDIC
Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72.
Pressing
"on the RKE transmitter will disarm the
content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-22.
m(Liftglass):For vehicles with a liftglass, press and
hold
mto open the liftglass.
&(Power Liftgate):For vehicles with a power
liftgate, press and hold
&to open and close
the liftgate. The taillamps will ash and a chime will
sound to indicate when the liftgate is opening and
closing.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
Lto locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
ash and the horn will sound three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will ash
and the horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds.
The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
to ON/RUN or
Lis pressed again. The ignition must
be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
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/(Remote Start):This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button. The
vehicle’s doors will lock. Immediately press and
hold the transmitter’s remote start button until the
turn signal lights ash. If you cannot see the
vehicle’s lights, press and hold the remote start
button for two to four seconds. Pressing the remote
start button again after the vehicle has started
will turn off the ignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done.
3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has been
driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still
running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle.To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
the remote start button until the parking lamps
turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The vehicle can be remote started two separate times
between driving sequences. The engine will run for
10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run time by another
10 minutes within the rst 10 minute remote start time
frame, and before the engine stops.
For example, if the lock button and then the remote
start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for ve minutes, 10 minutes are
added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.
The additional ten minutes are considered a second
remote vehicle start.
Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with
one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be
started with the key.
After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle
can be remote started again.
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Your vehicle may have outside heated mirrors which
help clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. When
the rear window defogger button is pressed, the
heated mirrors are also turned on. Only the upper glass
of the mirror is heated. The lower convex part of the
mirror is not heated.
Your mirror may also have a turn signal arrow that will
ash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Outside Power Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with outside power mirrors,
the controls are located
on the driver’s door
armrest.
Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror or (B) to
select the passenger’s side mirror. Press either (A)
or (B) again to deselect the mirror.To adjust each mirror, press one of the four arrows
located on the control pad to move the mirror in
the direction you want it to go. Adjust each outside
mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle, and
the area behind your vehicle.
The mirrors may also include a memory function that
works with the memory seats. SeeMemory Seat,
Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-6for more information.
The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent
damage when going through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return the
mirror to its original position, push outward. Be sure
to return both mirrors to their original unfolded position
before driving.
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Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with outside power
foldaway mirrors, the
controls are located on the
driver’s door armrest.
Press (A) to select the driver side mirror. Then
press the arrows located on the four-way control
pad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) again to deselect
this mirror.
Press (B) to select the passenger side mirror. Then
press the arrows located on the four-way control
pad to adjust the mirror. Press (B) again to deselect
this mirror.
Press (C), to fold the mirrors out to the driving
position.
Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded
position.If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually,
they may shake or utter at normal driving speeds
and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this
happens, you will need to reset the mirrors. See
“Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors” next.
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the
following occurs:
The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding.
They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.
The mirrors shake and utter at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold
them one time using the mirror controls. This will reset
them to their normal position.
Turn Signal Indicator
Your vehicle may have a turn signal indicator on the
mirror. An arrow on the mirror will ash in the direction
of the turn or lane change.
Ground Illumination Lamps
The mirrors may also include ground illumination lamps in
the base of the mirror. These lamps help you see the
area near the base of the front doors when it is dark out.
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When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep your
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,
ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-111.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle
or an object was hanging out of your liftgate/liftglass
during your last drive cycle, the red light may
illuminate in the rear display. Once the attached
object is removed, URPA will return to normal
operation.
A tow bar is attached to your vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), take your vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,
security, information, and convenience services. If your
airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an
automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can
request emergency services be sent to your location.
If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock
your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press
the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside
Service for you.
OnStar service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your
OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar.
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5. After entering all of the switch positions, again,
rmly press and release all three buttons at the
same time. The indicator lights will turn on.
6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to
control the garage door until the garage door
moves. The indicator light above the selected button
should slowly blink. You may need to hold the
button from ve to 55 seconds.
7. Immediately release the button when the garage
door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly
until programming is complete.
8. Press and release the same button again. The
garage door should move, conrming that
programming is successful and complete.
To program another Fixed Code device such as an
additional garage door opener, a security device,
or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing
a different button in Step 6 than what you used for
the garage door opener.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of
a second. The indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating
the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
You should erase the programmed buttons when you
sell or terminate your lease.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the
Universal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same
time for approximately 20 seconds, until the
indicator lights, located directly above the buttons,
begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both
buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-5.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-12
Cruise Control..............................................3-13
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-17
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-17
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-18
Fog Lamps..................................................3-19
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.........................3-19
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-20
Dome Lamps...............................................3-20
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-20
Entry Lighting...............................................3-20
Exit Lighting.................................................3-20
Reading Lamps............................................3-21
Electric Power Management...........................3-21Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-22
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-22
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-23
Climate Control System.................................3-23
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................
.3-33
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.......3-33
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls...................3-35
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Trip Odometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-39
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-39
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-40
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-41
Charging System Light..................................3-43
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-44
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-44
Antilock Brake System
Warning Light...........................................3-46
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light..............................3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-47
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-47
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-33.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-31.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-37.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-55.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-81.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-16.
J. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 3-20. Instrument Panel Brightness
Control. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-20. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 3-19.
K. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-38.L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-13.
M. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-128.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-23or Dual Automatic Climate Controls
(If Equipped). SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-26.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-22. Cigarette Lighter (If
Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-23.
R. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak®
System on page 4-6. Pedal Adjust Button (If
Equipped). SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
on page 2-29. Rear Park Assist Disable Button (If
Equipped). SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) on page 2-58. Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid Button (If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 3-11. Power Running Boards Disable Button (If
Equipped). SeePower Running Boards on page 2-18.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-71.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others. They also let
police know you have a problem.
The hazard warning
asher button is located on
top of the steering
column.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your vehicle’s
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the
steering wheel.
Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust the
steering wheel before driving. Raising it to the highest
level gives more room to exit and enter your vehicle.
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The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left
side of the column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable
position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G(Turn and Lane Change Signals):SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
53(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer):See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 3-9.
N(Windshield Wipers):SeeWindshield Wipers on
page 3-9.
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