brake fluid GMC YUKON XL 2007 Owners Manual

A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 220.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 190.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 225.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 188.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 142.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped).
SeeTow/Haul Mode on page 145.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 244.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 274.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 199.
J. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 204.
K. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 146.
L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 196.M. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 189.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 189.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 334.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 210or Dual Automatic Climate
Controls (If Equipped). SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 213.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 208. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 209.
R. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped). See
StabiliTrak®System on page 348. Pedal Adjust
Button (If Equipped). SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 140. Rear Park Assist
Disable Button (If Equipped). SeeUltrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 205.
Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 194. Power Running Boards Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeePower Running
Boards on page 129.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 174.
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Service.........................................................426
Accessories and Modications....................426
California Proposition 65 Warning...............427
Doing Your Own Service Work...................427
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle...........................................428
Fuel..............................................................428
Gasoline Octane........................................428
Gasoline Specications...............................428
California Fuel............................................429
Additives....................................................429
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol).............................430
Fuels in Foreign Countries.........................431
Filling the Tank..........................................432
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................434
Checking Things Under the Hood..............434
Hood Release............................................435
Engine Compartment Overview...................436
Engine Oil..................................................438
Engine Oil Life System...............................441
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.............................443
Automatic Transmission Fluid.....................445
Engine Coolant...........................................449Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............451
Engine Overheating....................................452
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode......................................454
Cooling System..........................................455
Engine Fan Noise......................................460
Power Steering Fluid..................................461
Windshield Washer Fluid............................462
Brakes.......................................................463
Battery.......................................................466
Jump Starting.............................................467
Rear Axle.....................................................472
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................473
Front Axle....................................................474
Headlamp Aiming........................................475
Bulb Replacement........................................478
Halogen Bulbs............................................478
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.......................................478
License Plate Lamp....................................480
Replacement Bulbs....................................481
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
423

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 443.
B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped).
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 443.
C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 455andCoolant
Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 451.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 467.
E. Battery. SeeBattery on page 466.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 438.
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 445.H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View).
SeeJump Starting on page 467.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on
page 438.
J. Engine Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 455.
K. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 461.
L. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 463.
M. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 543.
N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 462.
437

To get the right reading, the uid should be at
normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to
200°F (82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are
above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C),
drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine
temperature gage moves and then remains steady
for 10 minutes.
A cold uid check can be made after the vehicle
has been sitting for eight hours or more with
the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for ve minutes if
outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it
is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to idle
the engine longer. Should the uid level be
low during this cold check, you must check the
uid hot before adding uid. Checking the uid hot
will give you a more accurate reading of the
uid level.Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift
lever in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever through each gear range, pausing
for about three seconds in each range.
Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P).
4. Let the engine run at idle for three minutes
or more.
446

Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 436for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst
is that the brake uid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are put in, the uid level goes back
up. The other reason is that uid is leaking out of
the brake system. If it is, you should have your
brake system xed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or
will not work at all.So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you
add uid when your linings are worn, then you will
have too much uid when you get new brake
linings. You should add or remove brake uid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the
brake hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If you have too much brake uid, it can
spill on the engine. The uid will burn if
the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system. See “Checking Brake Fluid” in
this section.
When the brake uid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light will come on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 232.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to check your brake uid. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 555.
463

Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the brake uid without taking off
the cap.
Look at the brake uid
reservoir. The uid level
should be above
MIN. If it is not, have
your brake system
checked to see if there
is a leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the level is above the MIN but not
over the MAX mark.
What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3
brake uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed
container only. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 564.Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This
will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper
brake uid.
Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a
few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts so badly that
they will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong kind of uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint nish can
be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake
uid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it
off immediately. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 532.
464

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 438.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 449.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Axle
(1500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in
Canada 10950849).
Front Axle
(2500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
564

Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials........... 537
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 532
Weatherstrips............................................ 531
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.... 534
Ashtray(s)..................................................... 209
Audio System(s)........................................... 274
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 334
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............. 337
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 336
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual.......................... 321
Radio with CD.......................................... 278
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 295
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 332
Rear Side Window Antenna...................... 337
Setting the Time................................276, 277
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 334
Understanding Radio Reception................ 335
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 337
Automatic Headlamp System........................ 201
Automatic Transmission
Fluid......................................................... 445
Operation.................................................. 142
Autoride
®..................................................... 405
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch........... 203
B
Battery......................................................... 466
Run-Down Protection................................ 204
Before Leaving on a Long Trip..................... 380
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)............................... 20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 345
Emergencies............................................. 347
Parking..................................................... 151
System Warning Light............................... 232
Brake Pedal, Throttle.................................... 140
Brakes......................................................... 463
Braking........................................................ 344
Braking in Emergencies................................ 347
Break-In, New Vehicle.................................. 136
Bucket Seats, Rear........................................ 26
Bulb Replacement........................................ 478
Halogen Bulbs.......................................... 478
Headlamp Aiming...................................... 475
License Plate Lamps................................. 480
Replacement Bulbs................................... 481
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 478
Buying New Tires......................................... 500
594