AUX GMC YUKON XL 2008 Owners Manual

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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Fog Lamps
-(Fog Lamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps, the
button is located on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering column and below the dome lamp
override button.
The ignition must be in RUN and the parking lamps
must be on for the fog lamps to work.
To turn the fog lamps on, press the fog lamps button.
A light comes on in the instrument panel cluster to
let you know that the fog lamps are on. Press the button
again to turn the fog lamps off.
When the fog lamps are turned on, the low-beam
headlamps automatically turn on.
The fog lamps turn off while you change to high-beam
headlamps. When the high-beam headlamps go off,
the fog lamps will come on again.
Fog lamps should only be used in foggy conditions
since they could be distracting to oncoming drivers in
clear weather conditions.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
If your vehicle has this feature, this button includes
wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualied service
center to install an auxiliary roof lamp.
This button is located on
the overhead console.
When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof
mounted lamp, pressing the bottom of the button will
activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light at the
bottom of this button. Pressing the top of the button
will turn off the roof mounted lamp and indicator.
The emergency roof lamp circuit is fused at 30 amps,
so the total current draw of the attached lamps
should be less than this value. The attachment points
for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires located
above the overhead console, a dark green switched
power wire and a black ground wire.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, and reading lamps if they
are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is
off. This will keep the battery from running down.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
There are two under the climate controls, one inside the
center oor console, one on the rear of the center
oor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear
cargo area on the passenger side.
To use an accessory power outlet, remove the protective
cap. When not in use, always cover the accessory
power outlet with the protective cap.
The accessory power outlets are powered, even with
the ignition off. Continuing to use accessory power
outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the
vehicle’s battery to run down.Notice:If electrical devices are left plugged into a
power outlet, the battery may drain causing your
vehicle not to start or damage to the battery.
This would not be covered by the warranty. Always
unplug all electrical devices when turning off
your vehicle.
Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible to the
accessory power outlet and could result in blown
adapter or vehicle fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer/retailer for additional information on
the accessory power plugs.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment. Do not use equipment exceeding the
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
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6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets, with some of the air directed to the
windshield, side window outlets, and second row oor
outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically select
outside air. Recirculation cannot be selected when in
Floor Mode.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and
Defrosting” later in this section.
By positioning the right knob between two modes, a
combination of those two modes is selected.
The air conditioning compressor will be on unless the
outside temperature is close to freezing.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the
front system off.
?(Recirculation):Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an
indicator light will come on.This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle.
It can be used to reduce outside air and prevent
odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculation may also
help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly once
the temperature inside the vehicle is less than the
outside temperature.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with oor,
defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to select
recirculation in one of those modes, the indicator will
ash three times and turn off. The air conditioning
compressor will also come on when this mode is
activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may
fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the
fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. Recirculation mode can be turned off
by pressing the button again, or turning off the engine.
AUX (Auxiliary):Pressing this button will turn the
rear heating and air conditioning on. SeeRear
Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 3-33or
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls on page 3-35for more
information.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side
of your instrument panel to direct the airow.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,
or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The
heater and defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, press the
fan up button to the maximum fan level before
driving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow
and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging
the inside of your window.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, may affect the
performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System
If your vehicle has this system, the rear controls are
three knobs located in the headliner. The system can be
controlled from the front controls as well as the rear
controls.
To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the
front climate control system, an indicator will be
lit. Pressing the AUX button the rst time will turn the
rear system on in a mimic mode. In this mode, the
airow in the rear will be approximately the same
direction, temperature, and fan speed as the front.
Pressing the AUX button again will turn the rear system
and the indicator off.
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If the rear controls are adjusted, the system will enter a
rear independent mode. Airow in the rear will then
be directed according to the settings of rear controls.
The rear system can be turned off by pressing the AUX
button on the front climate control system and the
indicator will turn off.
Fan Knob
Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all
the way counterclockwise to turn the rear system off.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
temperature of the air owing into the passenger
area. Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for
warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward
the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
H(Vent):This setting directs the air through the
headliner outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is delivered through the oor outlets
as well as the headliner outlets. The rear system oor
outlets are located directly behind the second row seats.
The ow can be divided between vent and oor outlets
depending upon where the knob is placed between
the settings.
6(Floor):This setting directs most of the air through
the oor outlets. The rear system oor outlets are
located directly behind the second row seats.
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls
For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning
controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio
controls located in the center console. The system can
be controlled from the front controls as well as the
rear controls.
To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the
front climate control system, an indicator will be
lit. Pressing the AUX button the rst time will turn the
rear system on in a mimic mode. In this mode, the
airow in the rear will be approximately the same
direction, temperature, and fan speed as the front.
Pressing the AUX button again turns the rear system
and the indicator off.
If the rear controls are adjusted, the system enters a
rear independent mode. Airow in the rear will then be
directed according to the settings of rear controls.
The rear system can be turned off by pressing the AUX
button on the front climate control system and the
indicator will turn off.If the indicator in the front AUX button is off, the rear
system is off.
To turn the system on from the rear, press any rear
climate control button, except the
Cbutton. To turn the
system off, press and hold the
Cbutton.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
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©SEEK¨:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track, if more than ten seconds on the CD
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track.
For Radios with CD and DVD, Press the left arrow to go
to the start of the current track, if more than ve seconds
on the CD have played. If less than ve seconds on the
CD have played, the previous track plays. Press the right
arrow to go to the next track.
If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the
player continues moving backward or forward through the
tracks on the CD.
sREV (Fast Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a
reduced volume. Release this pushbutton to resume
playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a
reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track.
The elapsed time of the track displays.RDM (Random):With the random setting, the tracks
can be listened to in random, rather than sequential
order. To use random:
Press the CD/AUX button, or for a single CD
player, insert a disc partway into the slot of the CD
player. A RDM label displays.
To play the tracks from the single CD in random
order, press the pushbutton positioned under the
RDM label until Random Current Disc displays.
Press the pushbutton again to turn off random play.
Press the CD/AUX button, or for a six-disc CD
player, press and hold the
^button. A beep sounds
and Load All Discs displays. Insert one or more discs
partway into the slot of the CD player.
To play tracks from all CDs loaded in a six-disc CD
player in random order, press the pushbutton
positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All
Discs displays. Press the same pushbutton again to
turn off random play.
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To play the tracks from a CD loaded in the radio with
CD and DVD, press the DVD/CD AUX button when
not sourced to the CD, or insert a disc partway into
the slot. A RDM label displays.
To play tracks from a single CD in random order,
press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM
label until Random Current Disc displays. Press the
pushbutton again to turn off random play.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a CD is playing.
The CD remains inside the radio for future listening.
For the radio with CD and DVD, press to listen to the
radio while a CD or DVD is playing. The CD or DVD
remains inside the radio for future listening or for viewing
entertainment.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while
listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message
showing the disc and/or track number displays when a
CD is in the player. Press again and the system
automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such
as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is
not connected, “No Input Device Found” displays.DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to cycle
through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to
the radio. The DVD/CD text label and a message
showing the track or chapter number displays when a
disc is in either slot. Press this button again and
the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input
device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable
audio player is not connected, “No Aux Input Device”
displays. If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot
the DVD/CD AUX button cycles between the two
sources and does not indicate “No Aux Input Device”. If
a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX
button cycles through all available options, such as:
DVD slot, CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if
available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)”
later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-115
for more information.
If a disc is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear seat
operator can turn on the video screen and use
the remote control to navigate the CD (tracks only)
through the remote control.
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Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output
Only one audio source can be heard through the
speakers at a time. An audio source is dened as DVD
slot, CD slot, XM™, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or
Rear Auxiliary Jack.
Press the
Obutton to turn the radio on. The radio can
be heard through all of the vehicle speakers.
Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, FM,
or XM™) by pressing the BAND button or the
DVD/CD AUX button to select CD slot, DVD slot, front,
or rear auxiliary input (if available).
If a playback device is plugged into the radio’s front
auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat
passengers are able to listen to playback from this source
through the vehicle speakers. See “Using the Auxiliary
Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or “Audio/Video (A/V)
Jacks” under,Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on
page 3-115for more information.
In some vehicles, depending on audio options, the rear
speakers can be muted when the RSA power is
turned on. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-125
for more information.
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
Radios with a Single CD or a Six-Disc CD player have
the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW
disc. For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R
or CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index.
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or
CD-RW Disc
Radios with a CD and DVD player have the capability of
playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For
more information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or
CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index.
CD Messages
CHECK DISC:Radios with a Single CD player or
radios with a Six-Disc player displays CHECK DISC
and/or ejects the CD if an error occurs.
Radios with a CD and DVD player could display other
messages when an error occurs:
Optical Error:The disc was inserted upside down.
Disk Read Error:A disc was inserted with an invalid or
unknown format.
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