brake light GMC YUKON DENALI 2007 Owner's Manual

Electric Brake Control Wiring
Provisions
These wiring provisions are included with your
vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring
package. These provisions are for an electric
brake controller. The red/black stripe power feed
will not be connected to the battery until the
ring terminal is unstowed and connected to the
underhood electrical center. The instrument panel
contains blunt cut wires near the data link
connector for the trailer brake controller. The
harness contains the following wires:
Dark Blue: Brake Signal to Trailer Connector
Red/Black: Battery
Light Blue/White: Brake Switch
White: Ground
It should be installed by your dealer or a qualied
service center.
Trailer Recommendations
You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo
Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum
weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t
include the weight of the people inside, but you
can gure about 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each
seat. The total cargo load must not be more than
your vehicles CWR.
Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so
that you won’t go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you
are using a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the
vehicle without the spring bars in place.
You’ll get the best performance if you spread out
the weight of your load the right way, and if
you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes.
For more information seeTowing a Trailer
on page 400.
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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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To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
the automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always turn off your radio and other
accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged
into the cigarette lighter or the accessory
power outlets. Turn off the radio and all the
lamps that are not needed. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save the radio!4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and
locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal and a remote negative (−)
jump starting terminal. You should always use
these remote terminals instead of the
terminals on the battery.
The remote positive (+) terminal, if equipped, is
located under a red plastic cover at the positive
battery post. To uncover the remote positive (+)
terminal, open the red plastic cover.
The remote negative (−) terminal is a stud
located on the right front of the engine, where
the negative battery cable attaches.
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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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I
Ignition Positions......................................... 140
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 64
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 488
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 190
Storage Area............................................ 178
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 207
Cluster..................................................... 226
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 464
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 114
Keys........................................................... 113
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 482
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 208
Dome....................................................... 207Lamps (cont.)
Dome Lamp Override............................... 207
Exterior.................................................... 203
Fog .......................................................... 206
Front Reading.......................................... 208
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 74
Level Control............................................... 399
License Plate Lamps................................... 477
Liftgate, Power............................................ 128
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 126
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 126
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 229
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 234
Brake System Warning............................. 233
Charging System..................................... 232
Cruise Control.......................................... 242
Fog Lamp................................................ 242
Highbeam On.......................................... 242
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 244
Malfunction Indicator................................ 237
Oil Pressure............................................. 241
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 230
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 228
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 228
Security................................................... 241
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N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 321
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 139
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 563
O
Odometer.................................................... 227
Odometer, Trip............................................ 227
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 359
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 355
Oil
Engine..................................................... 432
Pressure Gage......................................... 240
Pressure Light.......................................... 241
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 435
Older Children, Restraints............................. 61
Online Owner Center................................... 573
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 164
Other Warning Devices................................ 192
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 222
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 213Outside
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 161
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 450
Owner Checks and Services....................... 557
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 534
Park Aid...................................................... 208
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 153
Shifting Out of......................................... 154
Parking
Assist....................................................... 208
Brake....................................................... 152
Over Things That Burn............................ 155
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 230
Passenger Sensing System......................... 101
Passing....................................................... 356
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 136
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 137
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