Cargo GMC YUKON DENALI 2023 Owners Manual

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Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power liftgate. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
liftgate as it is opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and unsecured
liftgate may result in damage to the
power liftgate components.
If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on
the overhead console. The vehicle must be
in P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX :Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that can be
set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent
the liftgate from opening into overhead
obstructions such as a garage door or
roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be
opened manually all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate, select
MAX or 3/4 mode and then:
.Pressbtwice quickly on the remote
key until the liftgate moves.
.Press8on the overhead console. The
driver door must be unlocked or locked
without the security armed.
.Press the touch pad on the underside of
the liftgate handle after unlocking all
doors. A locked vehicle can be opened if
the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
touch pad.
.Presslon the bottom edge of the
liftgate next to the latch to close.
Press any liftgate button, the touch pad,
or
bon the remote key while the liftgate
is moving to stop it. Pressing any liftgate
button or pressing
btwice quickly on the
remote key restarts the operation in the
reverse direction. Pressing the touch pad on
the liftgate handle will restart the motion,
but only in the opening direction.
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to open or
close during a power cycle can damage
the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to
complete.

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Warning (Continued)
motion. People in the vehicle could be
injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure
to return the seat to the passenger
seating position before driving the
vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to
make sure it is locked into place.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
The second row seats can be folded for
additional cargo space or folded and
tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third
row seat.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat
To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
2. Lift the lever on the outboard side of theseat to release the seatback.
The seatback will fold forward to create
a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try
moving the front seat forward and/or
put the front seatback in the upright
position.
3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of
the seat from the floor. The seat will
tumble forward.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the
Third Row Seat
{Warning
Using the third row seating position
while the second row is folded, or folded
and tumbled, could cause injury in a
sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return (Continued)

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Folding and Tumbling the Seat
To fold and tumble the seat:1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
Driver Side Rear Panel Switch
2. Press the automatic seat release switch on the panel behind the rear doors. The
seatback automatically folds flat.
3. Press the switch again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will
tumble forward.
Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat
from the Cargo Area
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for this
feature to work.
1. Second Row Power Seat Fold and Tumble Switches
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold and Raise Switches
To fold and tumble the seat from the
cargo area:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
2. Press the switch (1) on the side trim of the cargo area to fold the second row
seatback.
The left switch folds the left seatback,
and the right switch folds the right
seatback. 3. Press the switch again to release the rear
of the seat from the floor. The seat will
tumble forward.
The switches (2) can be used to fold the
third row seatbacks from the cargo area. See
Third Row Seats 050.
Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on
the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To return the seat to the sitting position
from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if
the seat is not latched to the floor.
2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked.
3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the seat belt in the center seating
position is not caught between the two
seats and is not twisted.

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Heated Rear Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to the skin
cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause
burns. See the Warning underHeated
and Ventilated Front Seats 044.
If equipped, the buttons are on the rear of
the center console.
With the engine running, press
MorLto
heat the left or right outboard seat cushion.
An indicator on the rear climate control
display appears when this feature is on. Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button, the
seat will change to the next lower setting,
and then to the off setting. The indicator
lights next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the lowest.
If the heated seats are on high for
30 minutes, their level may automatically be
lowered.
Third Row Seats
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
The third row seatbacks can be folded to
increase cargo space. 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the third row seat.
2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
3. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to allow the
third row seat to fold fully flat.4. Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch,using a key in the slot on the
mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into
the headliner.

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5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in theheadliner.
6. Stow the seat belt in the beltstowage clip.
Repeat the steps to fold the other
seatback, if desired.
Power Seatback Folding (If Equipped)
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for this
feature to work.
1. Second Row Power Seat Fold and Tumble Switches
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold and Raise Switches
1. Press and hold the switch (2) on the sidetrim of the cargo area to fold the third
row seatback.
The left switch folds the left seatback,
and the right switch folds the right
seatback.
2. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.
The switches (1) can be used to fold or fold
and tumble the second row seats from the
cargo area. See Second Row Seats 046. Returning the Third Row Seatback to the
Upright Position
1. Second Row Power Seat Fold and
Tumble Switches
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold and Raise Switches

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To return the third row seatback to the
upright position:
1. Ensure the seat belt is in the beltstowage clip.
2. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
3. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to raise the third
row seatback.
The left switch raises the left seatback,
and the right switch raises the right
seatback.
{Warning
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that
the seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
4. Reconnect the center seat belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.
5. Pull on the seat belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.
6. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.
Manual Seatback Folding (If Equipped)
1. Pull up on the lever to release theseatback.
2. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.
3. Repeat for the other seatback, if necessary.

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If equipped, the red light on the switch
will illuminate if the third row seatback
is not in the seating position.
There are additional switches which can be
used to fold the third row seatbacks from
the cargo area. See Third Row Seats050.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.
{Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt
cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not
wearing seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing seat belts.
You can be seriously injured or killed by
hitting things inside the vehicle harder or
by being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not buckled up
can strike other passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, passengers riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
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Warning (Continued)
injured or killed. Do not allow passengers
to ride in any area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and check that
all passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0111.
Why Seat Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast
as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops
suddenly, you keep going until something
stops you. It could be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and the
vehicle slow down together. There is more
time to stop because you stop over a longer
distance and, when worn properly, your
strongest bones take the forces from the
seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts
makes such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a
crash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be— whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you canunbuckle and get out,
is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work withseat belts —not instead
of them. Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have to
buckle up to get the most protection.

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For models with bucket second row seating,
the top tether anchors are on the rear of
the seatback for each seating position in the
second row. Be sure to use an anchor
located directly behind the seating position
where the child restraint will be placed.
Third Row Seat
}:Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
For the third row seat, the top tether
anchors are on the back of the seatback. Be
sure to use an anchor located directly
behind the seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.
For models with a cargo cover, the top
tether anchors are on the back of the rear
seatbacks. Remove the cargo cover before
installing the top tether. The cargo cover
should remain off while the top tether is in
use. Be sure to use an anchor directly
behind the seating position where the child
restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
attached, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be attached.
According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
a child restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating position.
See
Where to Put the Restraint 077 for
additional information.Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System
{Warning
A child could be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly attached to the vehicle using
either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage Compartments{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
There is storage on the instrument panel.
To open, if the storage is covered, press the
button and slide the cover until it locks.
To close, press the button and release. The
door will close automatically.
Glove Box
Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use
the key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Cupholders
Bench Seat Cupholders
The cupholders are in front of the center
console storage area when the armrest is
down. See Center Console Storage 092.

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Bucket Seat Cupholders
There are cupholders in front of and behind
the center console storage area.
DenaliPress the button to open the cover,
if equipped.
Rear Cupholders
For second row bench seat, there are
cupholders in the armrest. Pull down the
armrest to access the cupholders.
Armrest Storage
For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull
the loop at the top of the armrest down to
access the cupholders.
Rear Storage
There is storage in the floor of the rear
cargo area. Lift the handle to access.