warning light GMC YUKON 2007 Owner's Guide

City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city streets is
the amount of traffic on them. You will want
to watch out for what the other drivers are doing
and pay attention to traffic signals.Here are ways to increase your safety in city
driving:
Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip
into an unknown part of the city just as you
would for a cross-country trip.
Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most large cities. You will save time and
energy. SeeFreeway Driving on page 381.
Treat a green light as a warning signal. A
traffic light is there because the corner is
busy enough to need it. When a light turns
green, and just before you start to move,
check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency
supplies in your vehicle.
Also seeTires on page 480.Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer uid, a rag, some
winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ashlight, a
red cloth, and a couple of reective warning
triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe
conditions, include a small bag of sand, a
piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to
help provide traction. Be sure you properly
secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where the tires
meet the road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between the tires
and the road, you can have a very slippery
situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,
and will need to be very careful.
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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 448.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 430for 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 233.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to check your brake uid. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 551.
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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 530.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause
a brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
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When a low tire pressure condition is detected,
the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure
warning symbol located on the instrument panel
cluster. If your vehicle has the DIC feature, a
message to check the pressure in a specic tire
will also appear on the DIC display. The low
tire pressure warning symbol on the instrument
panel cluster and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
warning message on the DIC display will appear at
each ignition cycle until the tires are inated to
the correct ination pressure. For additional
information and details about the DIC operation
and displays seeDIC Operation and Displays
(Using DIC Buttons) on page 245orDIC Operation
and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem)
on page 250andDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 252.
You may notice, during cooler weather conditions,
that the tire pressure monitor light, located on
the instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message will appear when the
vehicle is rst started and then turn off as you
start to drive the vehicle. This could be an early
indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and
need to be inated to the proper pressure.Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inated to
the ination pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
ination pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire ination pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire ination
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with
a tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure
telltale when one
or more of your tires is
signicantly
under-inated.
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Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signicantly
under-inated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-ination also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-ination has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message
and low tire pressure light (telltale) will come
on each time the vehicle is started until the tires
are inated to the correct ination pressure.
The Tire and Loading Information label (tire
information placard) shows the size of your
vehicle’s original tires and the correct ination
pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they
are cold. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 488. For the location of the tire and loading
information label, seeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 392.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 421
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 213
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle..................................................... 107
Additives, Fuel............................................ 424
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 537
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 143
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 437
Air Conditioning........................................... 214
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 230
Readiness Light....................................... 229
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 582
Airbag System............................................... 90
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 107
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 99
Passenger Sensing System...................... 101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.... 106
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 98Airbag System (cont.)
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................ 100
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 96
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 93
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 469
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 353
Antenna, Rear Side Window........................ 338
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 339
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 347
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 234
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 532
Care of Safety Belts................................ 530
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 534
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 531
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 526
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 528
Finish Care.............................................. 531
Finish Damage......................................... 534
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces............................................... 529
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Leather.................................................... 529
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 533
Speaker Covers....................................... 530
Tires........................................................ 533
Underbody Maintenance........................... 534
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 535
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 530
Weatherstrips........................................... 530
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades.................................................. 532
Wood Panels........................................... 530
Ashtray(s).................................................... 214
Audio System(s).......................................... 272
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 335
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 338
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 338
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 321
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 294
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 276
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 333
Rear Side Window Antenna..................... 338
Setting the Time..............................274, 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 335Audio System(s) (cont.)
Understanding Radio Reception............... 336
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 339
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 205
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 440
Operation................................................. 145
Autoride
®..................................................... 399
B
Battery........................................................ 463
Run-Down Protection............................... 208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 382
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 18
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 347
Emergencies............................................ 349
Parking.................................................... 152
System Warning Light.............................. 233
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 143
Brakes........................................................ 459
Braking....................................................... 346
Braking in Emergencies............................... 349
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 139
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Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 25
Bulb Replacement....................................... 476
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 476
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 473
License Plate Lamps................................ 477
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 478
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 476
Buying New Tires........................................ 498
C
Calibration................................................... 158
California Fuel............................................. 424
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 421
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 546
Carbon Monoxide.....126, 128, 156, 386, 400
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 530
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 338
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 338
Cargo Cover............................................... 181Cargo Management System........................ 182
Center Console Storage Area...................... 179
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 52
Chains, Tire................................................. 504
Charging System Light................................ 232
Check
Engine Light............................................ 237
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 428
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 534
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 68
Infants and Young Children........................ 64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 74
Older Children........................................... 61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position.................................................. 83
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position................................. 85
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 86
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 72
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 214
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