coolant temperature GMC YUKON XL 2007 User Guide

Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 452.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Engine Overheating
You will nd a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 234.
In addition, you will nd an ENGINE
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE
OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and an ENGINE
POWER IS REDUCED message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 254.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can
burn you badly, even if you just open the
hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Wait until there is no sign of steam or
coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch re.
You or others could be badly burned.
Stop your engine if it overheats, and get
out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
SeeOverheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode on page 454for
information on driving to a safe place in
an emergency.
Notice:If your engine catches re because
you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle
can be badly damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. See
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
on page 454for information on driving to a
safe place in an emergency.
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5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
6. Verify coolant level after engine is shutoff and
the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat
coolant ll procedure steps 1 through 6.
Engine Fan Noise
If your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan,
when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins
faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In
most everyday driving conditions, the fan is
spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
This improves fuel economy and reduces fan
noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing,
and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed
increases as the clutch more fully engages, so you
may hear an increase in fan noise. This is
normal and should not be mistaken as the
transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is
merely the cooling system functioning properly.
The fan will slow down when additional cooling is
not required and the clutch disengages.You may also hear this fan noise when you start
the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch
partially disengages.
If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may
hear the fans spinning at low speed during
most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no
cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading,
trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or
if you are operating your air conditioning system,
the fans may change to high speed and you
may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal
and indicates that the cooling system is
functioning properly. The fans will change to low
speed when additional cooling is no longer
required.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer uid, be sure to
read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If
you will be operating your vehicle in an area where
the temperature may fall below freezing, use a uid
that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Your vehicle has a low washer uid message that
comes on when the washer uid is low. The
message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start
of each ignition cycle. When the WASHER
FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message is displayed,
you will need to add washer uid to the windshield
washer uid reservoir.
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer uid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 436
for reservoir location.Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer
uid. Water can cause the solution to
freeze and damage your washer uid tank
and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean as well
as washer uid.
Fill your washer uid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.
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(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have your
dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on
page 449 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and ller neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid if
needed.
(k)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and
condition. Check that the purge valve works
properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
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 564.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
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Dual Automatic.......................................... 213
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 220
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System.................................................. 220
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic................................. 222
Collision Damage Repair.............................. 584
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.................. 56
Content Theft-Deterrent................................ 132
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 344
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 234
Heater, Engine.......................................... 140
Surge Tank Pressure Cap......................... 451
Cooling System............................................ 455
Cruise Control.............................................. 196
Cruise Control Light..................................... 242
Cupholder(s)................................................ 174
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation............................ 581
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 575
Customer Assistance Offices..................... 575
Customer Satisfaction Procedure............... 572
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program....... 577
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors...................................... 589Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government........................... 589
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government..................... 588
Roadside Assistance Program................... 577
Service Publications Ordering
Information............................................ 590
D
Daytime Running Lamps.............................. 201
Defensive Driving......................................... 340
Delayed Locking........................................... 121
Displacement on Demandâ„¢ (DoDâ„¢)............ 141
Doing Your Own Service Work..................... 427
Dome Lamp Override................................... 204
Dome Lamps............................................... 203
Door
Delayed Locking....................................... 121
Locks........................................................ 120
Power Door Locks.................................... 121
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 121
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 122
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 44
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Driver Information Center (DIC).................... 244
DIC Operation and Displays..............244, 251
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 264
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 254
Driving
At Night.................................................... 373
City........................................................... 378
Defensive.................................................. 340
Drunken.................................................... 341
Freeway.................................................... 379
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 382
In Rain and on Wet Roads....................... 375
Off-Road................................................... 356
Recovery Hooks....................................... 389
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out........... 388
Winter....................................................... 384
Dual Automatic Climate Control System........ 213
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System.............. 321
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.................................... 539
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block......... 542
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 540
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.................... 540Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other
Power Options....................................... 539
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 543
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 539
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter....................................... 443
Battery...................................................... 466
Check and Service Engine Soon Light...... 236
Coolant..................................................... 449
Coolant Heater.......................................... 140
Coolant Temperature Gage....................... 234
Drive Belt Routing..................................... 567
Engine Compartment Overview................. 436
Exhaust.................................................... 155
Fan Noise................................................. 460
Oil ............................................................ 438
Oil Life System......................................... 441
Overheated Protection Operating Mode....... 454
Overheating.............................................. 452
Starting..................................................... 138
Entry Lighting............................................... 204
Event Data Recorders (EDR)....................... 583
Exit Lighting................................................. 204
Extender, Safety Belt...................................... 60
Exterior Lamps............................................. 199
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner.................................... 443
Finish Damage............................................. 536
Flashers, Hazard Warning............................ 188
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 192
Flat Tire....................................................... 507
Flat Tire, Changing....................................... 508
Flat Tire, Storing.......................................... 522
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................. 445
Power Steering......................................... 461
Windshield Washer................................... 462
Fog Lamp Light............................................ 241
Fog Lamps................................................... 202
Four-Wheel Drive.................................146, 473
Front Axle.................................................... 474
Fuel............................................................. 428
Additives................................................... 429
California Fuel.......................................... 429
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 430
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 434
Filling Your Tank....................................... 432
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 431
Gage........................................................ 243Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane....................................... 428
Gasoline Specications............................. 428
Low Warning Light.................................... 243
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block......... 542
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 540
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.................... 540
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 543
Windshield Wiper...................................... 539
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature..................... 234
Fuel.......................................................... 243
Oil Pressure.............................................. 239
Speedometer............................................ 226
Tachometer............................................... 226
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 231
Garage Door Opener................................... 169
Gasoline
Octane...................................................... 428
Specications............................................ 428
Glove Box.................................................... 174
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program........... 577
598