GMC YUKON XL 2006 Owners Manual

Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar
®, please
check the OnStar®subscription service agreement
or manual for information on its operations and data
collection.
Collision Damage Repair
If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is
damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualied
technician using the proper equipment and quality
replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs
will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety
performance can be compromised in subsequent
collisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with
the same materials and construction methods as
the parts with which your vehicle was originally built.
Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice
to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance,
durability and safety are preserved. The use of
Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New
Vehicle Warranty.Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for
repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles
that were total losses in prior accidents. In most
cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged
sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment
GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your
vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety
performance, however, the history of these parts is not
known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures
are not covered by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are
made by companies other than GM and may not have
been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may
t poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems,
and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions.
Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related
to such parts are not covered by that warranty.Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair
facility that meets your needs before you ever need
collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision
repair center with GM-trained technicians and state
of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a
collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians
and comparable equipment.
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Insuring Your Vehicle
Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with
comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
There are signicant differences in the quality of
coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide reduced protection
to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage
repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some
insurance companies will not specify aftermarket
collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired
with GM original equipment collision parts. If such
insurance coverage is not available from your current
insurance carrier, consider switching to another
insurance carrier.
If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may
require you to have insurance that assures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts.
Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged
at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all
right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else
in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not
leave the scene of an accident until all matters have
been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its
position puts you in danger or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the accident.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame
of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This
will help guard against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
on page 7-6for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the
tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name,
the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these items
in your vehicle.
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Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the accident. They will walk you through
the information they will need. If they ask for a
police report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a copy
of the report for a nominal fee. In some states with
“no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be
necessary. This is especially true if there are no
injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your
vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private
collision repair facility to x the damage, make sure
you are comfortable with them. Remember, you
will have to feel comfortable with their work for a
long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question,
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome
this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,
GM recommends that you take an active role in its
repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of
choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any required replacement
collision parts be original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by
your GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must
live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits,
your insurance company may initially value the repair
using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair
professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember
if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your
insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
If another party’s insurance company is paying for
the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair
valuation based on that insurance company’s collision
policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits
with that company. In such cases, you can have control
of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays
within reasonable limits.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition
to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
General Motors.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782),
or write:
GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle,
Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and specications for
GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors
cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Or you can write to:
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Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-51
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-87
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-106
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-21
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning..............................3-22, 3-23, 3-25
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-38
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).......7-10
Airbag System................................................1-74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-80
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-86
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-80
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-81
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-79
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-76
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-76
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-136
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-136Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-43
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-102
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-99
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-103
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-100
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-96
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-98
Finish Care...............................................5-100
Finish Damage..........................................5-103
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-99
Leather......................................................5-98
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-103
Tires........................................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-103
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-99
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-101
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-21
Audio System(s).............................................3-74
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-76
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-134
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-135
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-135
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-136
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-136
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-118
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-90
Radio with CD............................................3-79
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-104
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-130
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-75
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-132
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-133
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-136
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-23
Autoride
®.......................................................4-60
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-19
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-40
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-36Bench Seat....................................................1-18
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-13
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-10
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-31
System Warning Light..................................3-42
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-21
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-23
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-53
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-52
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-114
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-35, 4-40, 4-60
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-99
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-134
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-135
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-135
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-40
Chains, Tire...................................................5-74
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-46
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-103
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-53
Infants and Young Children...........................1-50
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-58
Older Children.............................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-70Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-70
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-57
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-136
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-102
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-100
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-98
Finish Care...............................................5-100
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-99
Leather......................................................5-98
Tires........................................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-103
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-99
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-101
Climate Control System...................................3-22
Dual..........................................................3-23
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-32
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-33
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Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-44
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-58
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-49
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-56
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-20
Dome Lamps.................................................3-19
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-32
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-52
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-53
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-67
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-31
City...........................................................4-34
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-38
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-32
Off-Road....................................................4-16
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-45
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