windows GMC YUKON 2004 Owner's Guide

Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.
You can not see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness or death. SeeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-42. To maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main
heating or cooling system on and with the
fan on any speed. This will bring fresh,
outside air into your vehicle. Do not use
the climate control setting for maximum air
because it only recirculates the air inside
your vehicle. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-22.Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-62
Tires..............................................................5-63
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-72
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-73
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-77
Buying New Tires.........................................5-78
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-80
Wheel Replacement......................................5-81
Tire Chains..................................................5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-83
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-84
Spare Tire.................................................5-102
Appearance Care..........................................5-103
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle...............5-104
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-106Weatherstrips.............................................5-106
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle.............5-107
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-109
Finish Damage...........................................5-109
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-109
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-110
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-110
Vehicle Identication.....................................5-112
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)................5-112
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-112
Electrical System..........................................5-113
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-113
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-113
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-113
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-113
Capacities and Specications........................5-122
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to
its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by
steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies are
laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.Cold Ination Pressure:The amount of air pressure in
a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-72.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identication
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can
also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 4-56.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front
axle, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-56.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-56.
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Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into ames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed
space. When you use anything from a container to clean
your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you are cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous — some more than
others — and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Do not use any of these unless this manual says
you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-86.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is xed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
that you can get along without – like the radio or
cigarette lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
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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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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-74
Making Turns.................................................4-72
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-51
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-64
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-70Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands)....................................................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-46
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-44
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-51
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-49
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-52
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-52
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-52
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-49
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-50
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-50
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-50
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-21
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-113
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-5
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-16
Power Steering...............................................4-14
Power Winches..............................................4-79
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-56
Q
QUADRASTEER™..........................................4-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-27
R
Radio Data System (RDS)..............3-81, 3-93, 3-108
Radio Messages.............................3-80, 3-87, 3-99
Radios..........................................................3-77
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-78
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-137
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-139
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-138
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-92
Radio with CD............................................3-81Radios (cont.)
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-108
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-134
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-78
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-77
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-135
Understanding Reception............................3-137
RDS Messages.............................3-86, 3-98, 3-113
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-73
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-35
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls...........................3-38
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-34
Rear Axle......................................................5-52
Locking......................................................4-11
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-42
Rear Seat Audio Controls...............................3-134
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-134
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-122
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-39
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-39
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-62
Rear Window Defogger............................3-25, 3-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-46
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When to Inspect.............................................5-21
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-74
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-54
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-24
Windows.......................................................2-15
Manual......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-16
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-40
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-62
Fuses......................................................5-113
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-46X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-139
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous
US States).................................................3-93
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
(48 Contiguous US States)........3-82, 3-109, 3-137
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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