automatic transmission GMC YUKON XL 2018 Owner's Guide

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
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302 Vehicle Care to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is
in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after
such device or element of
design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any
person.
Among those acts presumed to
constitute tampering are the acts
listed below.
Insulation:
Removal of the noise shields or any
underhood insulation.
Engine:
Removal or rendering engine speed
governor, if the vehicle has one,
inoperative so as to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
Fan and Drive:
.
Removal of fan clutch, if the
vehicle has one, or rendering
clutch inoperative.
.
Removal of the fan shroud, if the
vehicle has one. Air Intake:
.
Removal of the air cleaner
silencer.
.
Modification of the air cleaner.
Exhaust:
.
Removal of the muffler and/or
resonator.
.
Removal of the exhaust pipes
and exhaust pipe clamps.
Starter Switch Check
{ WarningWhen you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{ WarningWhen you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.

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324 Vehicle Care
Tire Designations Tire Size
The example shows a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(2) Tire Width :
The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall. (3) Aspect Ratio :
A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 75, as shown in
item C of the tire illustration, it
would mean that the tire's
sidewall is 75 percent as high as
it is wide.
(4) Construction Code :
A letter
code is used to indicate the type
of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply
construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B
means belted-bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter :
Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description :
These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions Air Pressure :
The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight :
The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio :
The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt :
A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.

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352 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued)HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 277 and the back
cover.
{ WarningBatteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.
They contain acid that can
burn you.
.
They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.
They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you. CautionIgnoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
CautionIf the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Get the vehicles close enough
so the jumper cables can
reach, but be sure the vehicles
are not touching each other.
If they are, it could cause an unwanted ground connection.
You would not be able to start
your vehicle, and the bad
grounding could damage the
electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the
vehicles rolling, set the parking
brake firmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start
procedure. Put the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in Neutral
before setting the parking
brake. For vehicles with
four-wheel-drive with a
N (Neutral) transfer case
position, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear — not
N (Neutral).
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
(Continued)

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372 Service and Maintenance .
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0 302 .
.
Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0 303 .
.
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 303 .
.
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
.
Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas
strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0 305 .
.
Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof 0 58 .
.
Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See Tire Changing
0 342 .

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Service and Maintenance 375Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 miRotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)
@ @ @ @ @ @Inspect evaporative control system. (2)
@ @ @Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)
@ @ @Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
@ @ @Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
4WD. (4)
@ @ @Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.
@Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)
@Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)
@Replace brake fluid. (7)
Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter. (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.

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Service and Maintenance 379
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (Except
Denali) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission
(Denali Only) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19352619, in
Canada 19352620).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0 291 .
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 283 .
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in
Canada 89021678).
Front Axle Propshaft Spline or
One-Piece Propshaft Spline
(Two-Wheel Drive) Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in
Canada 19257122).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19299819).

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380 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges,
Power Assist Steps, and Outer
Liftgate Handle Pivot Points Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in
Canada 19300458).
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C
Oil Filter
5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23281440 CF188

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Index 413Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 243
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 286, 289
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
B Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Battery (cont'd)
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Battery - North America . . . . 298, 351
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 303
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brake
Pedal and Adjustable
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 145
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 204
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 308
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 C Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .277, 298, 351,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 120
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 142
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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414 Index Check (cont'd)
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 303
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 98
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 114
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 393
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Connections
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Control
Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Control (cont'd)
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 138
Engine Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180, 184
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 235
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 395
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 D Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 393
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 399
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 398
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Diagnostics
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 385
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 242
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 246
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

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Index 415Driving (cont'd)
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 198
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 200
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
E E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 309
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314, 317
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 280
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 137
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 215
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 398
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 170
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 172
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
F Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 174
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
FlexFuel
E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Fluid
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 286, 289
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 307