flat tire GMC YUKON 2004 User Guide

Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s
designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling
off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,
the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing
down. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and
Tools” earlier in this section.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get hurt. Read and
follow the instructions listed below.To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do
the following:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is
visible.
2. If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6.
If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by turning
the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten
the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
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13. Tilt the retainer at the
end of the cable and
pull it through the
wheel opening. Pull the
tire out from under
the vehicle.
14. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the
wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper
clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, see “Removing the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” earlier in
this section.Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-72and “Loading Your Vehicle” for information
regarding proper tire ination and loading your vehicle.
For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare
tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-84.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inated. Have the damaged or at road
tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and
installed back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire
will be available in case you need it again.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the
road tires, those originally installed on your vehicle. This
spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is
all right to drive on it. If your vehicle has four-wheel-drive
and the smaller spare is installed, keep the vehicle in
two-wheel-drive mode as much as possible.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-26for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-63for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn
the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-84.
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Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Roadside
Assistance prompt)
As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance
program. This value-added service is intended to
provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city
or travel the open road. GMC’s Roadside Assistance
toll-free number is staffed by courteous and capable
Roadside Assistance Representatives who are available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel ($5
maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest
service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles.
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specic
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Benets:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can provide
you with specic information regarding this feature.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
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EEasy Exit Seat...............................................2-65
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-113
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-113
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-113
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-113
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-54
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-44
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-51
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-49
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-42
Fan Noise..................................................5-38
Oil .............................................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-29
Starting......................................................2-22
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-71
Engine Hour Meter Display...............................3-42
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-72
Entertainment System
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-139
DVD Distortion..........................................3-137Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Environmental Concerns..................................4-25
Erasing HomeLink®Buttons..............................2-58
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Express-Down Windows...................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-44
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).......................3-85, 3-96, 3-112
Finding a Station..................3-79, 3-83, 3-94, 3-110
Finish Care..................................................5-107
Finish Damage.............................................5-109
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-139
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-83
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-84
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-40
FM Stereo....................................................3-137
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-44
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-43
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-21
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-53
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-73
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-6
Remote Control.............................................3-126
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-13
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-19
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-89
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-85
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-61
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-44
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-88
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-14
Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-20
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-59
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-59Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-87
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-88
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-87
Replacing Parts...........................................1-88
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-37
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-73
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-51
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-42
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-42
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-106
Center Passenger Position............................1-37
Driver Position............................................1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-28
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-42
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-39
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Side Impact Air Bags.......................................1-78
Skidding........................................................4-21
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-40
Spare Tire....................................................5-102
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems....................5-105
Specications, Capacities...............................5-122
Speedometer..................................................3-42
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-11
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-8
Stabilitrak
®, All-Wheel Drive..............................2-33
Stabilitrak®System.........................................4-11
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-75
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-75
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-34
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-22
Steering........................................................4-14
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-15
Steering Tips..................................................4-14
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-136
Step-Bumper Pad...........................................4-79
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-130
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-60
Convenience Net.........................................2-62
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-60
Front Storage Area......................................2-60
Glove Box..................................................2-60
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-60Storage Areas (cont.)
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-62
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-95
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-50
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-63
T
Tachometer....................................................3-42
Taillamps.......................................................5-60
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-44
Temperature Display........................................2-47
Testing the Alarm............................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-135
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
Passlock
®...................................................2-20
Third Row......................................................1-65
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-23
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-76
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat.....................1-12
Tilting the Bench Seat.....................................1-17
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-51
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-63
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Tire Size.......................................................5-67
Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-69
Tires.............................................................5-63
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-82
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-84
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-83
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-72
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-73
Spare Tire................................................5-102
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-81
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats.............. 1-8
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Strap......................................................1-55
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-57
Torque Lock...................................................2-40
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-69
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-28
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-56
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-53
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-63
Your Vehicle...............................................4-53Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Off Light.....................................................3-48
Stabilitrak
®System......................................4-11
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-76
Traction Control Operation................................4-12
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-77
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-62
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-70
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-75
Transfer Case........................................5-51, 5-53
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Temperature Gage.......................................3-49
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-76
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-26
Trip Information Button....................................3-59
Trip Odometer................................................3-42
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-77
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-72
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