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2008 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-51 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92... ...5-62 Tires ...5-64 Appearance Care ...5-108 Vehicle Identification ...5-116 Electrical System ...5-117 Capacities and Specifications ...5-124 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
2008 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-51 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92... ...5-62 Tires ...5-64 Appearance Care ...5-108 Vehicle Identification ...5-116 Electrical System ...5-117 Capacities and Specifications ...5-124 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Index ...1
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...will occur. With the vehicle in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat movement will move back. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. The memory seat and easy exit features can be programmed using the... DIC. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the exit button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for more information. If the easy exit seat feature is programmed in PARK (P), the driver's seat...
...will occur. With the vehicle in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat movement will move back. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. The memory seat and easy exit features can be programmed using the... DIC. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the exit button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for more information. If the easy exit seat feature is programmed in PARK (P), the driver's seat...
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.... A: If you have any questions about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-91 See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the seat fabric, could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger's seat. In addition, your vehicle, and... The phone numbers and addresses for additional important information. The passenger sensing system may cause an airbag in this , you should contact Customer Assistance before you do not change or defeat the snow plow's "tripping mechanism." If you modify your vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags...
.... A: If you have any questions about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-91 See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the seat fabric, could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger's seat. In addition, your vehicle, and... The phone numbers and addresses for additional important information. The passenger sensing system may cause an airbag in this , you should contact Customer Assistance before you do not change or defeat the snow plow's "tripping mechanism." If you modify your vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags...
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...or Lis pressed again. The turn off when the ignition is dark enough outside . Pressing Q will sound three times. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the RKE transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. The alarm will turn signal lamps will fl... the DIC, the turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for additional information. See "Approach Lighting" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for 30 seconds. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release Lto locate your vehicle. Q (Lock...
...or Lis pressed again. The turn off when the ignition is dark enough outside . Pressing Q will sound three times. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the RKE transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. The alarm will turn signal lamps will fl... the DIC, the turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for additional information. See "Approach Lighting" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for 30 seconds. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release Lto locate your vehicle. Q (Lock...
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... your vehicle. 2-10 This feature allows your dealer/retailer to your doors can help prevent this from heat stroke. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for additional information. See your vehicle has the remote start ready feature, the RKE transmitter will turn off during...
... your vehicle. 2-10 This feature allows your dealer/retailer to your doors can help prevent this from heat stroke. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for additional information. See your vehicle has the remote start ready feature, the RKE transmitter will turn off during...
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..., the doors will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in the driver's door. See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the front doors. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press to unlock the doors. Power Door... feature and immediately lock all the doors. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the manual lock knob. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for more information on DIC programming.
..., the doors will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in the driver's door. See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the front doors. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press to unlock the doors. Power Door... feature and immediately lock all the doors. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the manual lock knob. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for more information on DIC programming.
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... may be turned on or off . This feature may have outside heated mirrors which help clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for more can be seen from the driver's seat. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you...
... may be turned on or off . This feature may have outside heated mirrors which help clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-72 for more can be seen from the driver's seat. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you...
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... when you would like to use to blink, release both buttons. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on while the signal is being transmitted. 2-70 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the button from all three buttons...
... when you would like to use to blink, release both buttons. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on while the signal is being transmitted. 2-70 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the button from all three buttons...
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... (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) ...3-56 DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) ...3-61 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-64 DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) ...3-72 3-2
... (DIC) ...3-55 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) ...3-56 DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) ...3-61 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-64 DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) ...3-72 3-2
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... instrument panel lights. The headlamps will also be affected when the light sensor detects a change to DRL if it is normal. 3-18 See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-20. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather...
... instrument panel lights. The headlamps will also be affected when the light sensor detects a change to DRL if it is normal. 3-18 See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-20. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather...
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... should go off . If it does not, have DIC buttons, see "DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)" later in this section and DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on . The DIC comes on when the ignition is detected. Low Fuel Warning Light This light, under the fuel gage, will appear...
... should go off . If it does not, have DIC buttons, see "DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)" later in this section and DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on . The DIC comes on when the ignition is detected. Low Fuel Warning Light This light, under the fuel gage, will appear...
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... buttons are detailed in this button to be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on page 3-72 for more information. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the instrument panel, next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, engine hours, and Remote Keyless... has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of the DIC displays. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/reset buttons. The DIC has different displays which can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view some features to ...
... buttons are detailed in this button to be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on page 3-72 for more information. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on the instrument panel, next to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, engine hours, and Remote Keyless... has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of the DIC displays. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/reset buttons. The DIC has different displays which can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view some features to ...
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...km). Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to set /reset button for more information. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on your vehicle. U (Customization): Press this button to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will then... driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was last turned on the DIC. The trip odometer can be reset to customize the feature settings on page 3-72 for at the beginning of the trip. This can be used to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km...
...km). Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to set /reset button for more information. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on your vehicle. U (Customization): Press this button to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will then... driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was last turned on the DIC. The trip odometer can be reset to customize the feature settings on page 3-72 for at the beginning of the trip. This can be used to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km...
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...could lead to costly repairs that allow the transmission to cool. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-40 for more information. Customization features can only be displayed on your vehicle with the transmission fluid temperature high can damage the transmission. The default settings... safe level. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is left the factory, but may have customization capabilities that would not be available on the DIC. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-14 for the location of a mile (1.2...
...could lead to costly repairs that allow the transmission to cool. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-40 for more information. Customization features can only be displayed on your vehicle with the transmission fluid temperature high can damage the transmission. The default settings... safe level. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is left the factory, but may have customization capabilities that would not be available on the DIC. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-14 for the location of a mile (1.2...
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... set /reset button once to this section for this feature. Press the set . The current setting will appear in French. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to English. To select a setting, ...in English. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is displayed on and place the vehicle in English. 3-73 Then press the customization button to change the language by pressing the trip odometer reset stem. See "Language" under DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)...
... set /reset button once to this section for this feature. Press the set . The current setting will appear in French. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to English. To select a setting, ...in English. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is displayed on and place the vehicle in English. 3-73 Then press the customization button to change the language by pressing the trip odometer reset stem. See "Language" under DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)...
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...will unlock when the key is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on page 2-11 for three seconds. Then press the customization button to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This ...to access the settings for this feature. Press the set/reset button once to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. Then press the customization button to access the settings for this feature. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically...
...will unlock when the key is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on page 2-11 for three seconds. Then press the customization button to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This ...to access the settings for this feature. Press the set/reset button once to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. Then press the customization button to access the settings for this feature. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically...
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...RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the DIC. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open . ... button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC display. REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to this feature. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC. You will receive when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are...
...RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the DIC. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open . ... button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC display. REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to this feature. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC. You will receive when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are...
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...closed . 3-76 DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you press the unlock button on the DIC display. The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you to select whether ...You will not lock until five seconds after the last door or the liftgate is displayed on the DIC display. Then press the customization button to access the settings for this feature will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking ...
...closed . 3-76 DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you press the unlock button on the DIC display. The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you to select whether ...You will not lock until five seconds after the last door or the liftgate is displayed on the DIC display. Then press the customization button to access the settings for this feature will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking ...
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... turn on the DIC. To select a setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lights will stay on the DIC display. NO CHANGE: No change will stay on ...the set /reset button once to have the exterior lights turn on when it is dark enough outside . Then press the customization button to this feature. Press the customization button until the lock button on the DIC display. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is dark enough ...
... turn on the DIC. To select a setting, press the set /reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lights will stay on the DIC display. NO CHANGE: No change will stay on ...the set /reset button once to have the exterior lights turn on when it is dark enough outside . Then press the customization button to this feature. Press the customization button until the lock button on the DIC display. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is dark enough ...
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... has this feature, it allows you to select the volume level of the chime. There is displayed on the DIC. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will be made to this feature. Press the...into REVERSE (R). To select a setting, press the set to a loud level. See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2-57 for chime volume. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). CHIME VOLUME...
... has this feature, it allows you to select the volume level of the chime. There is displayed on the DIC. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will be made to this feature. Press the...into REVERSE (R). To select a setting, press the set to a loud level. See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2-57 for chime volume. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). CHIME VOLUME...