GMC YUKON 2021 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 or 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. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
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2021 YUKON/XL &
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
Exterior/ Instrument Panel Lamp Controls
4WDF/Drive Mode/Air Suspension ControlsF
Power Mirror/ Power Window/ Memory SeatF Buttons
Audio Next/Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Audio Volume Control (behind steering wheel)
Steering Wheel Adjustment Control
Engine Start/Stop Button
Integrated Trailer Brake ControlF
Electronic Parking Brake Switch
Traction Control-StabiliTrak Off/Park Assist/Auto Engine Stop-Start Disable/Power Outlet Enable/ Lane Keep AssistF/Hill Descent ControlF Buttons
Turn Signal/ Windshield Wipers/Washer Lever
Driver Information Center Controls/Voice Recognition Buttons
Head-Up Display ControlsF
Cruise Control/Adaptive Cruise ControlF/Forward Collision Alert/ Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Low Fuel
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
Security
IntelliBeam
Engine Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
PARK Electronic Parking Brake
Service Electronic Parking Brake
Check Engine
Traction Control Off
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake System
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Pass. Seat Belt Reminder
Low Tire Pressure
Power Outlet On
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 Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
Climate Control Automatic Operation
Infotainment System Touch Screen
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Climate Control Sync Settings (Synchronize passenger’s settings to driver’s settings)
Infotainment System Controls
Rear Climate Controls On-Off/ Rear Display Buttons
Climate Control Fan Speed/Air Delivery Modes
Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Electronic Precision Shift Transmission Controls
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
USB Ports/ Accessory Power Outlet/Wireless Charging PadF
AUTO 4WD Mode
Hill Descent Control
Lane Keep Assist
Vehicle Ahead
Automatic Emergency Braking
Engine Coolant
Pedestrian Ahead
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Trailer Sway Control
Door Ajar
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Denali model shown

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The Keyless Access System allows locking/unlocking of the doors and liftgate without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or purse. The key fob must be within 3 feet of the liftgate or the door being unlocked.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door or all doors and liftgate.
Press the button on a passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors and liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the key fob removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors and liftgate immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors and liftgate will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
Lock
Press to lock all doors and liftgate.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door or all doors and liftgate.
Remote WindowsF
Press and hold the button until the windows are fully open. To enable, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start > Remote Window Operation.
Remote MirrorsF
To enable the automatic power fold-ing mirrors, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Remote Mirror Folding.
Power LiftgateF
Press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate.
Rear LiftglassF
Press twice to open the rear liftglass.
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 twice to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Press the [ button twice again for an additional 15 minutes.
• To cancel a remote start, press and hold the [ button until the parking lamps turn off.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
F Optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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The fuel-saving Engine Stop/Start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if certain operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button on the left side of the instrument panel to turn off the system. The button indicator turns off when the system is disabled.
The Auto Engine Stop/Start system is enabled each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) 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 the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the center console left cupholder to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob 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 in accessory mode to operate the radio, win-dows and other accessories with the engine off. The amber button indicator will illuminate. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for several seconds to place the ignition in Service Mode to operate additional systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT TRANSMISSION
The Electronic Precision Shift transmission control switches are located on the center of the instru-ment panel. The selected gear position illuminates in red on the switch.
Park – Press the P button to shift to Park.
Reverse – Pull the R switch to shift to Reverse.
Neutral – Press and hold the N button to shift to Neutral.
Drive – Pull the D switch to shift to Drive.
Note: To place the transmission in Neutral for an extended period while using an automatic car wash, refer to Car Wash Mode in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT MODE
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to choose the top gear limit. It can be used to limit the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.
1. With the transmission in D (Drive), press the L (Low) button.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button to increase or decrease the gear range avail-able. The highest available gear is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle messages and system information.
DIC CONTROLS
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the various menus.
Press the or buttons (A) to move between the display pages.
Rotate the thumbwheel (B) up or down to move through the menus.
Press the thumbwheel to open a menu, select an item, or clear a
message.
SELECT INFO PAGESF
1. Open the Info or Options menu.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options. Press the thumb-wheel to enter the menu.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press the thumbwheel to select/deselect an item to display in the Info menu.
Fully equipped model shown
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment
Denali model shown
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Some features can be turned on/off or customized using the Settings menus on the infotainment screen, including Remote Start, Power LiftgateF, Auto Heated/Ventilated SeatsF, Safety Alert SeatF, Mirror FoldingF, Wipers and others.
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu tab.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press < Back to exit each menu.
MULTI-COLOR HEAD-UP DISPLAYF
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on 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 position of the display.
INFO
Press to select from 4 display views.
Brightness
Lift up or press down to brighten/dim the display. Hold down to turn off the HUD.
POWER FRONT SEATS
SET MEMORY POSITIONSF
1. With the vehicle On and in Park, adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrorsF to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound.
To store a seat position for exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL POSITIONS
Press and hold button 1, 2 or Exit until the set position is reached.
To set the positions to be recalled automatically when the vehicle is turned On/Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position > Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit Memory. For exit recall, the driver’s door must be opened.
VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.

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2ND-ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
To slide a 2nd-row seat, lift the front lever (A) on the side of the seat cushion.
To recline a 2nd-row seatback, lift the rear lever (B) on the side of the seat cushion and push on the seatback.
To fold a 2nd-row seat, lift the rear lever (B) on the side of the seat cushion or, from the 3rd-row seat, pull the strap (C) on the bot-tom of the seatback. The seatback will fold forward. Lift the lever or pull the strap again to tumble the seat forward.
To return the seat to the upright position, lift the seatback until it locks in place and then slide the seat rearward by lifting the front lever (A) on the side of the seat cushion.
Note: Do not slide the 2nd-row seat while folded.
POWER FOLDING 2ND-ROW SEATSF
1. Unbuckle the seat belts, make sure nothing is under or in front of the seats, and move the front seats forward enough to allow room for the folded seat.
2. Press the Seat Release button (D) on the panel behind each rear door or the x2 2nd-Row Seat button (E) in the rear cargo area. The seatback will fold forward.
3. Press either button again to tumble the seat forward.
To return the seat to the upright position, pull the seat down until it latches to the floor and then lift the seatback until it locks in place.
POWER FOLDING/UNFOLDING 3RD-ROW
SEATSF
1. Unbuckle the seat belts, make sure nothing is on the seats, and move the 2nd-row seats forward enough to allow room for the folded seats.
2. Press and hold the bottom of the 3rd-Row Seat button (F) in the cargo area or
3rd-Row Folding Seat button on the front overhead console to fold the seat-back.
To unfold the seat, press and hold the top of either button.
CLEANING THE SEATS
The seats are easily cleanable. For best results, using a damp, soft microfiber cloth, gently rub from the outside edge of the soiled edge to the center.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR SEATS
F Optional equipment
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OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob (A) on the front overhead console.
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button (C) next to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob (A) 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 (C) until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
HANDS-FREE OPERATIONF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, the key fob must be within 3 feet of the lift-gate. Kick your foot straight up under the passenger’s side of the rear bumper, right of center, to activate the liftgate. When the key fob is within 6 feet of the rear bumper, the GMC logo (D) is projected on the ground near the passenger’s side of the rear bumper, indicating the kicking motion location. The logo is shown for 1 minute, depending on operating conditions.
Note: To change the hands-free operation settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Hands Free Liftgate on the infotainment screen.
The Power Running Boards lower automatically when a door is opened and retract after the doors are closed.
To turn the boards on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Running Boards > Automatic Running Boards.
To deploy the boards for cleaning or to use the boards with the doors closed, with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, go to Settings > Vehicle > Running Boards > Deploy Running Boards.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
POWER PROGRAMMABLE LIFTGATEF
POWER RUNNING BOARDSF
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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C
B

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
Additional Pages: Swipe to view overview page or additional pages (if available)
Applications Tray: Shortcuts to applications
ApplicationsF: Touch a screen icon to access an application
SettingsF: System, Apps, and Vehicle settings menus
BACK Go back one level in the menus
Home page
Power/ Volume/Mute
Previous/Next radio station or track
Turn to tune stations and highlight items/Press to select items
Denali model shown
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a smartphone or other compatible device and offers hands-free voice control. For assistance, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/how-to-support.
MANAGING HOME PAGE ICONS
1. Press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.