GMC YUKON XL 2019 Get To Know Guide

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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your GMC Yukon/XL Denali. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.gmc.com/learn. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
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2019 YUKON/XL DENALI
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your v\
ehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Audio Next/Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Cruise Control/ Forward Collision Alert/Heated Steering Wheel Buttons
Driver Information Center Controls/Voice Recognition Buttons
Audio Volume Controls (behind steering wheel)
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Control
Instrument Panel Illumination Control/Exterior Lamp Control4WD ControlF
Traction Control and StabiliTrak/Front and Rear Park Assist/Lane Keep Assist/Adjustable Pedals/Power Assist StepF Buttons
Driver Information Center
Turn Signal/ Windshield Wipers Lever
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Lane Keep Assist Warning
Vehicle Ahead
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Tow/Haul Mode
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Symbols

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Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat Buttons
GMC Infotainment System
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat Buttons
Climate Controls
Rear Climate Controls
Engine Start/Stop Button
Tow/Haul Button
Storage Compartment with Accessory Power Outlet/USB Ports
F Optional equipment
Check Engine
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Oil Pressure
Charging System
Seat Belt Reminder

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Press and hold the Lock/Unlock buttons to automatically fold/unfold the power mirrors.
Note: To change the Auto Mirror Folding setting, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Liftglass
Press twice to open the liftglass.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open or close the power liftgate.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal  lamps flash  (about  4 seconds) to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes.
• Remote Start can be extended once by repeating the remote start procedure.
• Press and hold the button until the  parking  lamps turn  off to cancel  a remote start.
• The heated/ventilated seats will turn on  during  a remote  start (if selected in the Vehicle Settings menu) when outside temperatures warrant.
Note: If a key fob is left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle, the Remote Left in Vehicle Alert may sound. To program the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control 3  different  devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home light-ing. Go to www.homelink.com for detailed
videos and instructions on how to pro-gram the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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The Keyless Entry System enables operation of the doors and ignition without remov-ing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With  the ignition  off, the  transmitter  out of the  vehicle,  and all doors  closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To program the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The  Remote  Keyless Entry  (RKE)  transmit-ter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button to start engine. The green
indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button  to turn  off the  engine. 
ACCESSORY MODE
 With  the engine  off and  the brake  pedal NOT depressed,  press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indi-cator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
A. Seat Cushion Adjustment
Move the front horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward, or to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment
Move the rear control fore/aft to increase/decrease lumbar support or up/down to raise/lower the lumbar location.
SET MEMORY POSITIONS
1. With the vehicle in Park and the
ignition on, adjust the power driver’s seat, power adjustable pedals, power outside mirrors, and power tilt/tele-scopic steering column to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button and then press and hold button 1 on the driver’s door until two beeps sound.
3. Repeat the steps using button 2 for a second driver.
SET EXIT POSITION
1. With the vehicle in Park and the ignition on, adjust the power driver’s seat, power adjustable pedals power, and power tilt/telescopic steering column to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button and then press and hold the Exit button on the driver’s door until two beeps sound.
RECALL POSITIONS
Press and hold button 1 or 2 or the Exit button until the stored position is reached. Releasing the button before the stored position is reached cancels the recall.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically when the ignition  is turned  on/off (for exit  recall,  the driver’s  door must  be opened).
To set the Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit Options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit Options.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
POWER FRONT SEATS
BAC

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POWER FOLDING 2ND-ROW SEATS
1. Lower the head restraint, unbuckle the seat belt, make sure nothing is under or in front of the seat, and move the front seat forward enough to allow room for the folded seat.
2. Press the Seat Release button  (A) on the panel behind the rear doors or the x2 button  (B) in the  rear  cargo  area to fold the seat forward. Press either button again to tumble the seat forward.
UNFOLDING 2ND-ROW SEATS
1. Pull down the seat until it latches to the floor.
2. Lift up the seatback until it locks in place.
POWER FOLDING/UNFOLDING
3RD-ROW SEATS
1. With the vehicle in Park, lower the head restraint, unbuckle the seat belt, and make sure nothing is on the seat.
2. Press and hold the bottom of the Seat Release button  (C) in the  rear  cargo  area to fold the seat  flat. 
3. Press and hold the top of the button to raise the seatback.
REAR SEAT REMINDER
When  the vehicle  is turned  off, a chime  may sound  and a Rear  Seat Reminder 
message may display on the Driver Information Center. The system does not actually detect objects in the rear seat. It works by monitoring when a rear door is opened and closed, under certain conditions. The feature is active only once each  time the vehicle  is turned  on and  off. Always  check  the rear  seat  before  exiting the vehicle.
 To  turn  the Rear  Seat Reminder  on or off,  go to Settings  >  Rear  Seat Reminder.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR SEATS
CB
A

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PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE
HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the button next to the liftgate latch for  3  seconds.  The turn  signals  flash and a beep sounds when the setting is saved.
HANDS-FREE POWER PROGRAMMABLE LIFTGATE
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on  the  Remote  Keyless Entry  (RKE) transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the overhead console.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button next to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate.
HANDS-FREE OPERATION
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight in and out under the center of the rear bumper. Do not swing your foot side-to-side. The RKE transmitter must be within 3 feet of the liftgate.See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
REAR WIPER
Slide the switch to activate the rear wipers.
OFF
INT Intermittent
ON
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Rotate the band on the lever to activate the wipers.
Fast Wipes
Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent
Rotate the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
AUTO – Rainsense™ On/Off
Press to have the wipers operate auto-matically when moisture is detected on the windshield. Rotate the INT band to adjust the sensitivity setting.
OFF
Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Push the paddle forward to spray  
washer  fluid on the  windshield.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired temperature. If the functions are manually adjusted, automatic operation is turned off.
SYNC TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Press SYNC to link the passenger’s and rear climate temperature settings to the
driver’s setting. When the passenger’s or rear climate setting is adjusted, the  
different  temperature  setting is displayed.
REAR CLIMATE CONTROLS
Press the Power button  to turn  the rear  climate  controls  on/off.
Press the button to lock out the rear controls. Rear climate control
operation is controlled using the front controls.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Rear Power Control
Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat Buttons
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat Buttons
AUTO Rear Automatic Operation
Rear Fan Speed
Rear Control Lock-out
Rear Air DeliveryRear Temperature
/ Defog Mode/ Bi-level Mode
/REAR Defrost Mode/ Rear Window/Outside Mirror Defogger
/ Vent Mode/ Floor Mode
Fan Speed Control/On/Off
A/C/ Air Conditioning Control/Recirculation Mode
AUTO Driver’s Temperature Control/Automatic Operation
SYNC Passenger’s Temperature Control/Link setting to driver’s setting

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MULTI-COLOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
The Head-Up  Display (HUD) projects  some  operating  information  onto the windshield. The HUD controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
HUD HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the posi-tion of the image on the windshield. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Press to select a display view.
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Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the display.  Hold down  to turn  off the display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
CUSTOMIZABLE DRIVER DISPLAY
The Customizable Driver Display on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle messages and system information.
Use the control pad on the right side of the steering wheel to select the Info (includes  trip  and  fuel information),  Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.
CONTROLS
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu, or to select or reset an item.
CHANGING DISPLAY THEMES
The Customizable Driver Display fea-tures three display themes: Standard, Technology, and Media. The style of the display will change depending on the selected theme.
1. Use the control pad to display the Settings menu.
2. Select Display Theme.
3. Select the desired theme.See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.