5-1 GMC YUKON DENALI 2005 Workshop Manual

Fuses Usage
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn Fuse
HORN Horn Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump
INFOOnStar
®/Rear Seat
Entertainment
RADIO AMP Radio Amplier
RH HID Not Used
EAP Electric Adjustable Pedals
TREC All-Wheel Drive Module
SBA Supplemental Brake Assist
Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse
Block
The auxiliary electric
cooling fan fuse block is
located in the engine
compartment on the
driver’s side of the vehicle
next to the underhood
fuse block.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
Fuses Usage
COOL/FAN Cooling Fan
COOL/FAN Cooling Fan Relay Fuse
COOL/FAN Cooling Fan Fuse
Relays Usage
COOL/FAN 1 Cooling Fan Relay 1
COOL/FAN 3 Cooling Fan Relay 3
COOL/FAN 2 Cooling Fan Relay 2
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a
Yukon Denali
Yukon XL DenaliSee refrigerant label located in the engine
compartment.
Cooling System (Engine Driven Fan)
Cooling System (Electric Engine Cooling Fan)16.0 qt
16.7 qt15.1 L
15.8 L
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Fuel Tank
Yukon Denali
Yukon XL Denali26.0 gal
31.0 gal98.0 L
117.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 6000 V8 U Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
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Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9tells you what
should be checked, when to check it and what you can
easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids and lubricants to
use are listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-12andNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced,
make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced
and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone
else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine GM parts.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving
under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may
not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and lter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer has GM-trained
service technicians who will perform this work using
genuine GM parts and reset the system.If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset
the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 5-17for information on
the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears,
certain services, checks and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following for
“MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.” Generally,
it is recommended that your rst service be
MaintenanceI, your second service be MaintenanceII
and that you alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases, MaintenanceII
may be required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL message comes on within 10 months since
the vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceIIwas
performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the previous
service performed was MaintenanceI. Always use
MaintenanceIIwhenever the message comes on
10 months or more since the last service or if the
message has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life
system. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-17.An Emission Control
Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary,
replace lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19.An Emission Control
Service. See footnotes † and (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-56.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.•
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Vehicles without a lter restriction
indicator: Replace engine air cleaner
lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-19.An Emission Control Service.•••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (severe service).
See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (normal service).•
Inspect evaporative control system.An
Emission Control Service. See footnotes
† and (g).•••
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control Service.•
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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 5-14for 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 5-25for 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 5-56for further details.
Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
Push, pull and then try to turn the spare tire. If it moves,
tighten it. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-74.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
®Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Front and Rear
AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
12378261, in Canada 10953455)
meeting GM Specication 9986115.
Rear Axle
(Steerable)Synthetic Axle Lubricant; use only
GM Part No. U.S. 12378557, in
Canada, 88901362.Do not add
friction modier.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-84
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-105
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-32
Readiness Light..........................................3-31
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-70
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-84
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-77
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-79
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-84
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-77
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?........................................1-78
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-76
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-73
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-27
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-102Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-102
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-36
Appearance Care............................................5-94
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-100
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-98
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-95
Finish Care.................................................5-99
Finish Damage..........................................5-101
Glass Surfaces............................................5-97
Instrument Panel.........................................5-97
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-97
Leather......................................................5-97
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-101
Speaker Covers..........................................5-97
Tires........................................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-102
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-103
Vinyl..........................................................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-98
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-100
Wood Panels..............................................5-97
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
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Audio System(s).............................................3-67
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-96
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-102
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-102
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-94
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-99
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-102
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-24
Autoride™.....................................................4-51
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35Bench Seat....................................................1-18
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-13
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-10
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-27
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps....................................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-114
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Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-30, 4-38, 4-52
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-98
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-100
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-102
Your CD Player.........................................3-101
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-101
Cargo Cover..................................................2-46
CD Changer...................................................3-96
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-43
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-40
Chains, Tire...................................................5-73
Charging System Light....................................3-33
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-39
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-102
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-53
Infants and Young Children...........................1-50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-61
Older Children.............................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-65Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-67
Top Strap...................................................1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-58
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-56
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-102
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-100
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-95
Finish Care.................................................5-99
Glass Surfaces............................................5-97
Instrument Panel.........................................5-97
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-97
Leather......................................................5-97
Speaker Covers..........................................5-97
Tires........................................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-102
Vinyl..........................................................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-98
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-100
Wood Panels..............................................5-97
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