GMC YUKON XL DENALI 2004 Owners Manual

Cargo Tie Downs
Your vehicle may be
equipped with cargo tie
downs in the rear
cargo area that allow you
to strap cargo in and
keep it from moving inside
the vehicle.
When not using the tie downs, ¯ip them down out
of the way.
Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition
needs to be on or RAP needs to be active. See
ªRetained Accessory Powerº under
Ignition Positions on
page 2-19.
Press and release the rear side of the button located in
the front overhead console to express-open the glass
panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel,
press and hold the front of the button. The glass will not
be fully seated unless the button is held until the
glass stops moving. With the sunroof closed, press the
forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the
vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which
you can pull forward to block sun rays.
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If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof
glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop
at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, the
glass panel can be closed or opened.
Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods
of time as debris may collect in the tracks.
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected or is
not working, you may need to reprogram the sunroof. To
do this, start the vehicle and press the forward side of
the sunroof button until the glass panel moves to a fully
closed position. Release, and press again to move to
the vent position which occurs when the sunroof is fully
tilted rearward. This will reset the memory and enable
the sunroof to function properly.Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the driver's
door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver's and passenger's outside mirror,
and the radio station presets. The settings for these
features can be personalized for both driver 1 and
driver 2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory
buttons labeled 1and 2 on the driver's door.
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To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals,
mirrors and radio presets, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver's seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the
radio station presets will be recalled if programmed
to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions
can also be recalled when placing the key in the
ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
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Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver's door.
BThis button is used to program and recall the
desired driver's seat position when exiting/entering the
vehicle. The seat position, can be personalized for
both driver 1 and driver 2.
To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to
the stored memory position.2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the identi®ed driver (1 or 2).
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
·Press the exit button on the memory control.
·Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC,
then removing the key from the ignition will
cause the seat to move to the exit position.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Climate Controls............................................3-20
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-27
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-29
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators.............3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-31
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-32Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-32
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.................3-34
Charging System Light..................................3-35
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-36
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-37
Traction Off Light..........................................3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-38
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-39
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-40
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-43
Security Light...............................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-44
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-44
Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-45
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-46
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-46
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s).............................................3-64
Setting the Time...........................................3-65
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-65
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-80
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-80
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-91
CD Changer................................................3-93
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-96
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-96
DVD Distortion.............................................3-97Radio Reception...........................................3-97
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-97
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-98
Care of Your CD Changer.............................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player...................3-99
Cleaning the Video Screen.............................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-99
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(48 Contiguous US States).........................3-99
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-99
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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-NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. See ªClimate Controlsº in Section 3.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. See
Exterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStaržand Radio Steering Wheel Buttons. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-96.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-31.
F. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-22.
G. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-64.
H. Dome Override Button. See ªDome Lampsº under
Interior Lamps on page 3-17.
I. Rear Wiper Washer. See ªRear Window
Washer/Wiperº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.J. Fog Lamps Button. See ªFog Lampsº under
Exterior
Lamps on page 3-14.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46.
L. Parking Brake Release. See
Parking Brake on
page 2-26.
M. Tilt Wheel Lever. See
Tilt Wheel on page 3-7.
N. Comfort Control System. See
Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-20.
O. Storage Area. See ªStorage Areasº in Section 2.
P. Compact Disc Changer. See
CD Changer on
page 3-93.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet. See
Accessory Power
Outlets on page 3-18.
R. StabiliTrakžButton. SeeStabilitrakžSystem on
page 4-9.
S. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-43.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ¯ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ¯ash on and off.
But they won't ¯ash if you're braking.The hazard warning
¯asher button is located at
the top of the steering
column.
Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal
lamps ¯ash on and off.
Your hazard warning ¯ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
To turn off the ¯ashers, press the button until the ®rst
click and release.
When the hazard warning ¯ashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry re¯ective triangles, you can use them to
warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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