hood release GMC YUKON 2021 Owner's Manual

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-13690468) - 2021 - CRC - 5/18/21
Introduction 5
1.Electric Parking Brake 0240.
2.
gTraction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0242.
hStop/Start Button (If Equipped). See
Stop/Start System 0229
XPark Assist Button (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 262.
ALane Keep Assist (LKA) 0275 (If
Equipped).
5Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0244 (If
Equipped).
-110V Power Outlet Enable Button
(If Equipped). See Power Outlets0100.
3. Air Vents 0208
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0138.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 097.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 098.
5. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0122 (If
Equipped). 6. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See
Steering Wheel Controls 0144.
Volume Switches (Out of View). See
Steering Wheel Controls 0144.
7. Instrument Cluster 0104.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0137
(Denali Only).
9. Shift Buttons. See Automatic
Transmission 0232.
Electronic Range Select (ERS). See Manual
Mode 0235.
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0136.
11. Infotainment. See Introduction0142.
12. Instrument Panel Storage 089 (If
Equipped).
13. Hazard Warning Flashers 0137.
14. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 143.
15. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0204.
16. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 044
(If Equipped). 17. Power Outlet (12V Direct Current) (If
Equipped). See Power Outlets0100.
18. Rear Climate Control Buttons. See Rear
Climate Control System 0207.
19. USB Port 0152.
20. Wireless Charging 0101.
21. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0226.
22. Steering Wheel Controls 0144.
23. Horn 097.
24. Hood Release. See Hood0310.
25. Steering Wheel Adjustment 096.
26. Cruise Control 0251.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0253
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 267 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 096 (If
Equipped).
27. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). SeeTowing Equipment 0287.
28. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0111.

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Instruments and Controls 97
If equipped with auto heated seats, the
heated steering wheel will turn on when the
auto heated seat is activated. The heated
steering wheel indicator will display the
state of the steering wheel heat.
SeeHeated and Ventilated Front Seats 044
and
Vehicle Personalization 0126.
Horn
To sound the horn, pressaon the
steering wheel.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
move the windshield wiper lever to select
the wiper speed. 1X :
For a single wipe, briefly move the
wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold
the wiper lever down.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
c:If equipped with Rainsense, use this
setting for intermittent wipes when
Rainsense is disabled, or Rainsense wipes
when Rainsense is enabled. For intermittent
wipes, move the windshield wiper lever to
AUTO, then turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent
wipes. If Rainsense is turned on, see
“Rainsense” later in this section.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
f:Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield washer fluid
and activate the wipers. The wipers will
continue until the lever is released or the
maximum wash time is reached. When the
windshield wiper lever is released, additional
wipes may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer has been activated.
See Washer Fluid 0324 for information on
filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and windshield before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
See
Wiper Blade Replacement 0329.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all
lamps and windows. Reduced visibility
from snow and ice buildup could lead to
a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or AUTO with Rainsense
turned off, they will immediately stop.

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
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Driving and Operating 229
Stop/Start System
If equipped and enabled, the Stop/Start
system will shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. It has components designed
for the increased number of starts.
{Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature
causes the engine to shut off while the
vehicle is still on. Do not exit the vehicle
before shifting to P (Park). The vehicle
may restart and move unexpectedly.
Always shift to P (Park), and then turn
the ignition off before exiting the vehicle.
Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle
is at a complete stop, the engine may turn
off. When stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See Tachometer0106. When
the brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will
restart.
To maintain vehicle performance, other
conditions may cause the engine to
automatically restart before the brake pedal
is released. Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto
Starts may occur because:
.The climate control settings require the
engine to be running to cool or heat the
vehicle interior.
.The vehicle battery charge is low.
.The vehicle battery has recently been
disconnected.
.Minimum vehicle speed has not been
reached since the last Auto Stop.
.The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.The engine or transmission is not at the
required operating temperature.
.The outside temperature is not in the
required operating range.
.The vehicle is shifted out of D (Drive) to
any gear other than P (Park).
.Tow/Haul Mode or other driver modes
have been selected.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill or grade.
.The driver door has been opened or the
driver seat belt has been unbuckled.
.The hood has been opened.
.The Auto Stop has reached the maximum
allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
Uplevel Shown, Others Similar
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature can
be disabled and enabled by pressing
h.
Auto Stop is enabled each time you start
the vehicle.
When
his illuminated, the system is
enabled.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
When the ignition is turned from on to off,
the following features (if equipped) will
continue to function for up to 10 minutes,
or until the driver door is opened. These
features will also work when the ignition is
in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
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Vehicle Care 311
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood release lever with the
isymbol. It is on the lower left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary release lever under the
front center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever to the right
to release. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood,
the gas strut system will automatically
lift the hood and hold it in the fully
open position.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Pull the hood down until the gas strut system is no longer holding up the hood.
3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with additional force
if necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display a message if the hood is not fully
closed, and the vehicle is moving. Stop and
turn off the vehicle, check the hood for
obstructions, and close the hood again.
Check to see if the message still appears on
the DIC.