1993 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual
1993 GMC Yukon Manual
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Yukon and Suburban Owner's Manual Welcome Thismanualwaspreparedtoacquaintyouwiththeoperationand maintenance of your 1993 trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service GMC TruckDivision GeneralMotorsCorporation Pontiac,Michigan @Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, GMC - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 4
a French Language Manual: Aux proprietairescanadiens:Vouspouvezvousprocurerunexemplairedece voPs concessionaire ou au DGN MarketingServices guideenfrancaischez Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd.,Mississauga,Ontario L5T 1C7. GMCTRUCK GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, YUKON andSUBURBAN are registered - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 5
mdel Reference This manual covers these models. TYPE WAGON L .-A UTILITY iii - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 6
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section tells you how to use your manual and safety and vehicle damage warnings and to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system...,...,,< ... . . ..A I . 1 ;,/ . Here you' service publications. I% also gives you information on "ReportingSafetyDefects". V - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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controlsforyourvehicle. In thismanual,you'llfindthatpicturesandwords work together to explainthingsquickly. INDEX: A goodplace to look forwhatyouneedistheIndexin back of the manual.It'sanalphabetical list of ail that's in themanual,andthepage numberwhereyou'llfind it. SECTIONS 1-6: Eachsection of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 10
, we tellyouwhatthehazardis.Thenwe whatto do tohelpavoidorreducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions. youdon't,youorotherscouldbehurt. If You will alsofindaredcirclewith a slashthroughit in this book. This safety do this," or "Don'tletthishappen." symbolmeans"Don't,''"Don't AM002002 0-2 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 11
$5 Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: In thebluenoticearea,wetellyouaboutsomethingthatcandamageyour vehicle.Manytimes,thisdamagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and to do to helpavoidthe itcouldbecostly.Butthenoticewilltellyouwhat damage. Whenyoureadothermanuals, you mightsee - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 12
: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns park or Flame Could Explode Battery I I Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are important for you and your passengers wheneveryour vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Belts Door LocWUnlock PO335 0-4 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 13
These symbols have to do with your lights: Master Lighting Switch I Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flasher Headlight High Beam I Parking Lights 1 Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights Off These symbols are on some of your controls: I Windshield Wioer Windshield Washer Windshield - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 14
These symbols areusedonwarningandindicatorlights. 1 Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging Fuel System Engine Oil Pressure ElWAWE I ANTILOCK 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Parking Brake Release SHIFT Shift light Brake Here are some other symbols you may see: fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 15
you should not do with safety belts . Seats and Seat Controls ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts: They're For Everyone Children ...1-44 1-46 Safety Belt Extender ...Checking Your Restraint Systems...* 1-47 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ...1-47 r..rls - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 16
in, and fold them up and down. It also tells .you about recliningseatsandheadrestraints. Front Seats. Manual Front Seat ~ _ A ... . . K2102 Slidethelewer at the front of the seat toward your door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 17
, you can adjust this switch at the front of the seat. it with Reclining Front Seatback (Bucket QIPSplit Bench Seat) PO191 To adjust the seatback, lift the front of this lever. I yourvehiclehasa f will be slightly larger, but passenger side easy entry seat, your seatback lever will work the same - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 18
.. Don'thave a seatbackreclinedifyourvehicle is moving. 7 AN101020 1-4 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 19
to the top of yourears. Thispositionreducesthechance so thatthetop of therestraintisclosest of a neckinjury in acrash. Seatback Latches (40/60 Redhing Split Bench Seat and uckef Seat) PO191 To foldaseatbackforward, seatback forward. pull up on thefrontofthisleverandfold the 1-5 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 20
To returntheseatbacktotheuprightposition,justpushtheseatback rearward. Whenyoureturntheseatbackto suretheseatbackislocked. its originalposition, pull it forward to make If theseatbackisn'tlocked, it couldmoveforwardinasudden or crash.Thatcouldcauseinjury to the person sitting there. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 21
availableonthe Wagonmodel,hasaneasyentryfeature.Thismakes it easy to get in and out of the third seat, if youhaveone. To operatetheseat,movethetopleverattherearedge of theseatforward, and tilt the seatback toward the front of thevehicle.Whenyou do, theseat it stops. bottom will release.Just pull or - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 22
To fold theseat, pull on theleveratthefrontoftheseatcushionmarked RELEASE.Then,usingthehandleattheside of theseatback, pullthe seatback forward and fold it into the seat cushion. PO272 Whiletheseat is in the folded position, hang the latch plate end of theouter passenger position safety belts - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 23
, .pull forward on the seatback.to make sure it is locked in place. be folded down to giveyoumorecargospace.Beforefolding,makesurethatnothing is under or in front of theseat.Whentheseatisfolded, it will lay flat on the floor. FsldJPtgl,-&cond. Seat (Wagon Models) If your vehicle has a 60140 second - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 24
PO507 Afterfoldingtheseatbackfullyforward,pushdownontheleveragainand it is flat. foldthe.seatbackforwarduntil L:y:::i I:.:._.:.:1 ... To create a loadfloor, releasethepanelsfromtheseatbacksbypushing out to covertherearseatfootwell. rearwardonthelatch,andfoldthem 1-10 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 25
latchthemintotheseatback.Then, lift theseatbackupandpushrearward until it latches.Lowertheseatcushionuntil it latches in position. After returning the seat to the passenger position, pull forward on the seatbackandupontheseatcushionhandle to makesuretheseatislocked in place. Removable Rear - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 26
sleeveandpullthelatchplateout of the belt on the hook. at the top of buckle.Thenhangthelatchplateend of the 'retractor -cover, out of the way: PO510 To removetheseat,fullyopentherearloaddoorsandenterthebackofthe vehicle.Movetheseatbackreleaseleverattherightrearoftheseattoward thecenter of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 27
To puttheseatbackin,hold it sidewaysandput it intothevehicle.Turnthe seat to theforwardpositionandset it down,withthelatchesatthebottomof theseatoverthehooksinthefloor.Pullup on thecenterreleasehandle to lettheseatlatch andlet the seatdropintoplace.Releasethehandle closeandmakesure it locksintoplace - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 28
AMlIOOOl Thisfigurelightsupwhenyouturnthekey to RUM or START whenyour safetybeltisn'tbuckled,andyou'llhearabuzzer ortone,too.It'sthe remindertobuckleup.InmanystatesandCanadianprovinces,thelawsays to wearsafety belts.Here'swhy: They work. Youneverknow if you'llbeinacrash. know if it willbeabadone. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 29
After 25 years of safetybeltsinvehicles,thefacts ...a lot! bucklingupdoesmatter are clear.In most crashes I ANllOO2lRl When yourideinoronanything,yougo as fast as it goes. Forexample,if thebike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so isthechild.Whenthebikehitsthe block,itstops.Butthechildkeepsgoing! 1-15 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 30
on it. AM115005 Get it uptospeed.Thenstopthe"vehicle."Theriderdoesn'tstop. 1-16 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 31
AM115006 Thepersonkeepsgoinguntilstopped couldbethewindshield . . . by something. In arealvehicle, it .. AM115007 or theinstrumentpanel .; 1-1 7 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 32
beingconsciousduringandafteranaccident, out, is much greater if youarebelted. Q: Why don't they just put in air bags so people won't have to wear safety belts? A: "Air bags,'' orSupplementalInflatableRestraintsystems,are in some in more of them in thefuture.Buttheyare vehiclestodayandwillbe - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 33
km)ofhome.Andthegreatest of lessthan 40 mph numberofseriousinjuriesanddeathsoccuratspeeds (65 kmlh). Safetybeltsareforeveryone. Whenthekey is turned to RUN or START, a light will comeonforabout eightseconds to remindpeople to fastentheirsafetybelts.Unlessthedriver's will alsosound. safetybelt is - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 34
.And erearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. If a child will beriding in yourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called First,you'llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas. with the driver position. We'll start mer Posit/on This part describesthedriver'srestraintsystem. --... K2425 1-20 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 35
AM120007 Thedriverhasalap-shoulderbelt.Here'show 1. Closeandlockthe 2. Adjusttheseat upstraight. to wear it properly. door. (to seehow,see"Seats" in theIndex) so youcansit AN120120 3. Pickupthelatchplateand pull the belt acrossyou.Onsomemodels youmayheara - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries.Theshoulderbeltshouldgoovertheshoulderandacrossthechest. These parts of thebodyarebestable to takebeltrestrainingforces. is too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforwardtoomuch,whichcouldincreaseinjury. Theshoulderbeltshould fit against your body. 1-22 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Q: What's wrong withthis? AM120016 A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A: The belt is over anarmrest. 1-23 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Youcanbeseriouslyinjured this.Thebeltwouldbemuch if yourbeltgoesoveranarmrestlike too high. In acrash,youcanslide &I:What's wrong with this? AM125001 A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. shoulder at all times. It shouldbewornoverthe Youcan beseriouslyinjured if you weartheshoulder belt - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Q: What's wrong with this? AM1 25002 A: The belt is twistedacrossthe body. You canbeseriously injured byatwistedbelt. In acrash,you wouldn'thave the full width of the belt to spreadimpactforces. belt is twisted, make it straight so it - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 40
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safetybelt.See"DriverPosition,''earlier in thissection. Whenthelapportion of thebeltispulledoutallthe does,let it gobackailthe way andstartagain. Center Passenger Position (Except Wagon Models Second Seat) way, it will lock. If it K2436 If yourvehiclehasfront and rear benchseats,someone can sit - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 42
. . Whenyousitinthecenterseatingposition,(except in thesecondseat of the no retractor. To make WagonModels)youhave alapsafetybelt,whichhas it alongthebelt. thebeltlonger, tilt the latch plate and pull To makethebeltshorter, pullits freeendasshownuntilthebelt it thesamewayasthelappartof is snug. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Center Passenger Position (Wagon Models Second Seat) When you sitinthecenterposition of thewagonmodelsecondseat, have a lapsafetybeltwhich has a retractor. you AN145053 1. Pick up thelatchplateand,inasinglemotion,pullthebeltacrossyou. Don'tlet it get twisted. 2. Pushthelatchplate into - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 44
upward or outward so youwouldbeable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers show that unbelted people in the rear seat are thanthosewhoarewearingsafetybelts. to buckle .up! Accident statistics hurt, more often in. crashes Rear - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 45
I K2420 Lap-Shoulder Belt Thepositionsnext to thewindowshavelap-shoulderbelts.Here'showto wear.one properly. 1. Pickupthelatchplateandpullthebeltacrossyou.Don'tlet it get twisted. AN147025 2. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntil it clicks. If thebeltstopsbefore it reachesthebuckle, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 46
If thebeltisnotlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender"' thissection. at theendof on the buckle faces upward or outward ..so. you would be. able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. Make sure the release button . . AM147096 Q To makethelapparttight, pulldownonthebuckleend you pull - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 47
wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen.Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries.Theshoulder belt should go overtheshoulderandacrossthechest. to takebeltrestrainingforces. Theseparts of thebodyarebestable The safety belt locks if there is asuddenstop ... or acrash... ...:... v . . .. .. AN147030 To - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 48
thelawineverystateandCanadianprovince says childrenuptosomeagemust be restrainedwhileinavehicle. Smallerchildrenandbabiesshouldalwaysberestrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is A veryyoungchild'shipbones therighttypeandsizeforyourchild. low - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 49
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find.these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These -restraints use the belt system in yourvehicle, statistics show that children are safer if theyarerestrainedinthe rear rather than the front. seat.We at- General Motors therefore recommend infant that you put your child - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 51
1 I IC2432 You'llbe.usingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearliersectionaboutthetop strap if thechildrestrainthasone. 1. Puttherestraintontheseat. restraint. Follow theinstructions for thechild say. 2, Securethechildinthechildrestraintastheinstructions AM160147 3. Pulloutthevehicle'ssafetybelt. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 52
. . 4. Runthelappartthroughoraroundtherestraint.Thechildrestraint instructions will show you how. See. if the shoulder belt would, go in front ofthechild'sfaceorneck. If so, put it behindthechildrestraint. : - ...'..'< ... ... AN160062 AN160136 5. Bucklethebelt. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 53
. The safety belt will move freelyagainandbeready work for an adult orlargerchildpassenger. Securing a Child Restraint In the Center Seat Position (€xcept Wagon Models Second Seat) When you secureachildrestraint in acenterseatingposition,except in the secondseat of a Wagonmodel,you'll be using - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 54
in differentdirectionstobesure it is secure. I the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch plate over and f if it issecure. If it isn't,securetherestraint the Center Seat Position (Wagon M ~ d e k Second Seat) You'll beusingthelapbelt.Seetheearlier childrestrainthasone. part aboutthetopstrap - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 55
1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Securethe child inthechildrestraintastheinstructions say. AN163055 3. Pull the lap belt all the wayoutwithoutstopping. 4. Whileholding it out,runthebeltthroughoraroundthechildrestraint. The child restraint - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat K2438 You'llbeusingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap ifthechildrestrainthasone. say. lap part throughoraround therestraint.Thechildrestraintinstructions will show youhow.See if theshoulderbeltwouldgo in front of thechild's - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 57
AM165013 4. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleaseb,uttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'llbeabletounbuckle it quickly if youever need to. 5. Pull the rest of the belt all the way out of thelapretractortosetthe .lock. 1-43 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 58
so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the .additional- restraint a shoulder belt canprovide.Accidentstatistics show thatchildrenaresaferiftheyare to usethesafetybeltsproperly. restrained in the rear seat. But they need 1-44 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 59
0 Childrenwhoaren'tbuckled up canbethrownout in a crash. 8 Children who aren'tbuckled up canstrikeother people who are. 1-45 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 60
to the child's face .or neck? . . A: Move the child toward the center 'of the vehicle, but be sureth,atthe so that in a 'crash the child's close to the child's face or 'neck, you might want to place the child in a seat that. has a lap belt, if your vehicle has one. t I Wherever the child sits, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 61
. Checking Your Now andthen,makesure estraint Systems all yourbelts,buckles,latchplates,retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts ordamage. if youseeanythingthatmightkeeparestraintsystemfrom doing its job,have it repaired. Replacing Safe - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Safety.Belts..., . ,.- . , . ., . . ., .. . , Q: What's wrong withthis? i I I I I I ... . / i 11 j i I ! I i I I ! ! AP125004 1 j 1-48 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 63
d K2447 Themodelnumber on thereplacementbeltmustbelisted you wanttoreplace. on thesafetybelt 1-49 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 64
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instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything -is working properly-and what 'to do if you have a problem . Forexplanation of vehicle symbols inthissection.referto'Vehicle Symbols" in Section 0. Keys ...Your Doors ahd How They Work 2-3 2-5 ... Automatic Transmission ...2-17 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 66
... I . Locking Rear Axle ...Parking Brake ...Parking Over Things That Burn ...Engine Exhaust ...Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-22 2-23 2-27 2-28 ...2-29 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-30 Transfer Case ...2-30 2-32 2-33 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-38 Front Axle Locking Feature ...Windows ...Tilt Wheel - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 67
... ... . . A0201001 ... K512: The ignitionkeysare for theignition Only. 2-3 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 68
m, ...,. . ... . -. . . . ... K5316 Thedoorkeysareforthedoorsandallotherlocks. I K1298 Whenanewvehicle is delivered,thedealerremovestheplugsfromthe keys,andgivesthem to thefirstowner. Eachplughasacodeonitthattellsyourdealeroraqualifiedlocksmithhow tomakeextrakeys.Keeptheplugs in a safe place - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 69
theft. e a lot o trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock f your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you haveextra keys. To openthedoorfromtheoutside, open. pull thehandle up and pull the door K2130 To openthedoorfromtheinside, door open. pull - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 70
out.Whena door is locked,theinsidehandlewon'topenit. Outsiderscaneasilyenterthroughanunlocked downorstopyourvehicle. door whenyou slow . From theinside: To lockthedoor,slidetheleveron a sidedoordown. unlockthe door, slidetheleveronthedoorup.Therearpaneldoorsdonot have a lever. To 2-6 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 71
front UNLOCK to Leavhg Your Vehide If youareleavingthevehicle,takeyourkeys,openyourdoorandsetthe locksfromtheinside,thenget out andclosethe door speedwiththesetting on VENT. That will force outside air into yourvehicle.See"ComfortControls'' in theIndex. If - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 72
. I . . 3 K2175 - I I If yourvehiclehasatailgate,youmustraisetherearglassbeforelowering thetailgate. To open the glass from the outside, use your door key.Withthe to the right to releasetheglass,then lift it up, keyinthelock,turnthekey Open the tailgate by lifting up on - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 73
'Panel Doors To open'therearpaneldoorsonthewagonmodel,youmustopentheright doorfirst.Pullup on thehandleandpullthedooropen. . - .. .c: . . Thereardoorshaveacheckassemblytokeepthemfromopeningfarther thanyouwant. 2-9 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 74
the pin. can swing door door You then the open all'the way. . , To attach the-check strap, just close the door and the strap pin... key? What if you have vehicle? 8 Putyourvaluables inastoragearea,likeyour .glove box 'or console, if you one... ve Lock theconsole * Lock all doorsexceptthedriver's - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 75
. Fotlow this "breaking-in"guideline every the you get new brake linings. Useyoursquarekeyto start yourvehicle.Thesquarekeyletsyouturnthe ignitionswitchtofivedifferentpositions: KO404 Acc (Accessory): Ace letsyouusethingsliketheradioandthewindshield wiperswhentheengine is off. To getinto Acc, push - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 76
sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. It: none of this works, then your vehicleneeds service. 2-1 2 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 77
. of manualtransmission I off Onmanualtransmissionvehicles, if youneedtoturntheengine whilethevehicleismoving, do notpress the, key releaselever,turn thekeyonlyto Off. Turningthekeyto LOCK willlockthesteering columnandresultin loss of abilitytosteerthevehicle. To Remowe th@Key On - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 78
(Code A) engine: ! I . Automatic Transmission Moveyourshiftlever to , is stopped. Manual Transmission Shift your gearselectortoneutralandholdtheclutchpedaltothefloor Start for ionger than 15 seconds at a irme WIII cause your battery to be clrarnea much sooner. And the excesslve heat car! carnage - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 79
theengine. If theengine still doesn't start, waitanother 15 secondsand do Step 5 again. Hot Engine Westtart, 5.711. and 7.4L Engines (Vehicles Over 8500 QVWR): If yourengineisalreadyhotandthenstalls,turnyourignitionkey to Off. Then, turn yourkey to Run, andwaitabout 20 secondsbefore you restartyour - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 80
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How longshould you keeptheblockheaterplugged in? Theanswerdepends ontheweather,thekind of oil youhave,andsomeotherthings.Instead of tryingtolisteverythinghere, weaskthatyoucontactaGeneralMotors dealer in theareawhereyou'll be parkingyourvehicle.Thedealercangive youthebestadvice for - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Reverse) Use this gear to back up. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is movingforward couid damage your transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped, To rockyourvehiclebackandforthtogetoutofsnow,iceorsandwithout damagingyourtransmission,see "If You'reStuck: InSand - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 83
8 OB (Automatic Overdrive) If youneedmorepowerforpassing,and Thispositionisfornormaldriving. you're: - Goinglessthanabout way down 35 mph (56 kmlh),push youraccelerator pedalabouthalfwaydown all the - Goingabout 35 mph (56 kmlh)ormore, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 84
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Thisisyourshiftpattern.Here'showtooperateyourtransmission: I K2386 8 1 (FirstGear)-Pressthe clutchpedalandshiftinto upontheclutchpedalasyoupresstheacceleratorpedal. 1. Then,slowlylet You canshiftinto 1 whenyou'regoinglessthan 20 mph (32 km/h). If you'vecometoacompletestopandit'shardtoshiftinto - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 86
K231 If youhaveamanualtransmission,youhavea SHIFT light.Thislightwill show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Whenthislightcomeson,youcanshift to thenexthighergear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 87
.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. If you areonahill: See''Parkingon wheels. Hills"intheIndex.Thatpartshowshowtoturnyourfront If YOU aretowingatrailerandareparkingonanyhill: See"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That part shows what to the trailer from moving. do first to keep 2-23 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Torque Lock Theparkingbrakeshouldbesetfirstwheneverleavingthedriver'sseat. If youareparkedonahillandthetransmissionisplacedin P (Park)before theparkingbrakeisset,theweightofthevehiclemayputtoomuchforce ontheparkingpawl in thetransmission.Itmaybedifficulttopulltheselector leverout of P (Park). - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 89
1. Holdthebrakepedaldownwithyourrightfootandsettheparking brake. 2. Move theshiftleverintothe 0) P (Park)positionlikethis: Pullthelevertowardyou. K2316 8 Movetheleverupasfaras it will go. is in adrive 3. If youhavefour-wheeldrive,besurethetransfercase gear-not in N (Neutral). 4. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 90
. in If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and yourtransfercaseis in N (Neutral), locked into P (Park). Parking Your Wehkie (Mama/ Transmission Modeis Onjy) Beforeyougetout ofyourvehicle,putyourmanualtransmission in W (Reverse)andfirmlyapplytheparkingbrake - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 91
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Youmighthaveexhaustcoming 0 inif: 4) Yourexhaustsystemsoundsstrangeordifferent. Your vehiclegetsrustyunderneath. * Yourvehiclewasdamagedinacollision. Your vehiclewasdamagedwhendrivingoverhighpoints roadoroverroaddebris. Repairs weren't correctly. done on the Q Your vehicleorexhaustsystem had - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 93
".) Also, idling in aclosed-inplacecanletdeadlycarbonmonoxide intoyourvehicleeven if thefanswitchisatthehighestsetting.One placethiscanhappen isagarage.Exhaust-withCO-cancome easily.NEVERparkinagaragewiththeenginerunning. (CQ) in the I Anotherclosed-inplacecanbeablizzard.(See"Blizzard - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 94
)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. If youhave four-wheeldrive,alsobesurethetransfercaseisin a drivegear. Your vehicle can roll. If you. have left the engine running, the vehicle canmovesuddenly.Youorothers could be injured. To be sureyour If youareparkingona vehiclewon'tmove,followthestepsbelow. hill - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 95
outafteryoushiftout of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. Whenyourheadlightsorparkinglightsareon,rotatethedialtotheright yourheadlightswitch to adjustthebrightness ofyourtransfercaseindicator light.Rotatethedialuptobrighten, or downtodim,theindicatorlight. of Transfer Case Shift - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 96
. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavementcouldcauseyourtirestowearfasterand makeyourtransfercasehardertoshift. Front Axle Locking Feature Thefrontaxlelocksandunlocksautomaticallywhenyoushiftthetransfer If theoutside case. A slightdelayfortheaxletolockorunlockisnormal. temperature is - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 97
,thecontrolsareoneachoftheside doors. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC or Run. Push the rear of theswitchwiththepowerwindow window. symbol on it to lowerthe it toraisethe Push the front of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 98
. . , '. . PO271 I Beforeoperatingyourelectrictailgateglassrelease,seethecautionunder "Tailgate,TailgateGlassandRearDoors" in thissection. Theelectrichatchreleasebutton,locatedbelowtheheadlightswitch,letsyou to therightuntilyou releasethetailgateglass. To useit,slidethebutton - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 99
To soundthehorn,pressthe pad withthehorn located in thecenter of thesteeringwheel. symbol onit.Thepad is .K2185 .A tilt steering wheel allows you YOU to adjustthesteeringwheelbefore YOU drive. can also raise it to the highest level you exit and enter the vehicle. to giveyourlegs. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 100
turns & Contmls To tilt thewheel,holdthesteeringwheelandpullthelever.Movethe steeringwheel to acomfortablelevel,thenreleasethelevertolockthewheel in .place. c K2239 Theleverontheleftside of thesteeringcolumnincludesyour: TurnSignalandLaneChangeIndicator * 'HeadlightHigh-LowBeam & PassingSignal - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 101
. a turn, move .the lever all thewayupordown.Whentheturn finished,. the lever will return automatically. A replace it tohelpavoidanaccident. arrowsdon'tgoonatallwhenyousignalaturn,checkthefuse(see "Fuses"intheIndex)andforburned-outbulbs. If thegreen Operation of Lights - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 102
with fog lamps at all times,orthatheadlights be turned on whenever must your you use windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is. recommendedthatyoucheck with yourownstateorprovincialhighway . . authority for - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 103
longer. You cansetthewiperspeedforalongorshortdelaybetweenwipes. This canbeveryuseful in lightrain or snow.Turn thebandtochoosethedelay time.Thecloser to LO, theshorterthedelay. Forsteadywipingat low speed,turnthebandaway position.For high speedwiping,turnthebandfurther,to wipers,movethebandtothe - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 104
lever there's a paddle with the word it. To spraywasherfluidonthewindshield,pushthepaddle. PUSH on Thewiperswillclearthewindowandtheneither speed. stop orreturn to yourpreset Q Drivingwithoutwasherfluidcanbedangerous. A badmud splash canblockyourvision.You couldhitanothervehicleorgo off theroad - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 105
,youcanmaintainaspeed ofabout 25 rnph (40 kmlh) or morewithoutkeepingyourfootontheaccelerator.Thiscanreallyhelp on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 kmlh). Whenyouapplyyourbrakes,ortheclutchpedal, transmission,theCruiseControlshuts off. if youhaveamanual 2-41 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 106
K2248 Move the Cruiseswitchto ON... . . . I youleaveyourCruiseControl f switch on whenyou're not using Cruise,youmighthit a .button and go into Cruise when you don'! want to. Youcould be startledandevenlose control. Keepthe, CruiseControlswitch QFF untilyouwant to use it... 1' . 8 Getup to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 107
off the Cruise .Control. But you don't need the brake. This, of ,course, shuts 25 mph (40 kmlh) Cruise Control switch from K2249 You'll go rightbackup to yourchosen speed and staythere. 1. Use the accelerator pedal 2. Pushthebuttonatthe accelerator - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 108
aturns & Controls . . ... ...i..ii>...>.: - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 109
be toomuchtroubleanddon'tuseCruiseControlon steephills. TO Get Sf crUi§@~ o n % l ' d Thereareseveralways to turn off theCruiseControl: ~ :.:.. - . ., :: 1. Steplightlyonthebrakepedalorpushtheclutchpedal, manualtransmission; OR if youhave a 2. MovetheCruiseswitchto OFF. When - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 110
on: of the switch with the parking lights symbol on it to turn ParkingLights 0 Sidemarker Lights 8 Taillights 8 License Lights Plate e RoofMarkerLights(ifyouhavethem) * Instrument Lights Panel 8 Transfer Light Case Shift Indicator . . Pushtheleftside of theswitchwiththemasterlightingsymbol on - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 111
,when new, in Canada,you will have this light Lights are on' the instrument panel. It goes.onwhenevertheDaytimeRunning on. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) TheCanadianFederalGovernmenthasdecidedthat"DaytimeRunning Lights" (DRL)'are a useful feature, in thatDRLcanmakeyourvehiclemore DRL are - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 112
. To idleyourvehiclewiththeDRL off, settheparkingbrake.TheDRLwill stay off untilyoureleasetheparkingbrake. Dome Lights Thedomelights will comeonwhenyouopenthedoorsortailgate.Youcan alsoturnthedomelightsonbyturningtheinteriorlightdimmerdialonthe headlightswitchallthewayupuntil it clicks. K2360 You - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Press the bar again to turn the light off. to the light to turn the light on. . . If yourvehiclehasanoverheadconsolewithreadinglights,theycanbe the swiveled to point in thedirectionyouwant. To turnthelighton,press buttonnext to the light with the master lighting symbol onit.Pressthebutton again - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 114
It is insidetheenginecompartment onthepassengersidefender. Youcan useit as aflashlight. To usethelight,pulluponthereleaseleverandpullthe will unreel as you pull thelight. light out.Thecord K2253 When you aredone using thelight,reelthecordbackintothehousing by turningthehandle.Then,slide the hght - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 115
K2256 Inside Mirror Push or pull the ,tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you after dark. K2295 Adjustyouroutsidemirrors so you can just see the side ofyourvehicle,and to have a clear view of 'objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in enter narrow doorways. 2-51 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 116
conW@X Outsid&? Mirror Yourrightsidemirrormaybeconvex. youcanseemorefromthedriver'sseat. A convexmirror'ssurface is curved so If youaren'tused to a convexmirror,youcanhitanothervehicle. A convexmirrorcanmakethings(likeothervehicles) look fartheraway thantheyreallyare. If you - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 117
astrap to holdsmallitems,such have mirrors on them. as maps.Somevisors Somevisorshaveanextenderontheinsideedge.Whenthevisorisdown, pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front orside. Somevisorshavemirrorswithlights.Themirrorlights lift themirrorcover. will comeonwhen you 2-53 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 118
e To turnthewiperon,slidethelever is onyourinstrumentpanel, to the right. to thelever to theright. For delay wiping, slide the lever under BELAY to the center of the rear 'wiper control.Thewiper will cycleeverynineseconds. For steady wiper action, move the -slide lever all the way to the. right - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 119
PO286 To usethelighter,push pop back by itself. it in allthe way, andlet go. When it's ready, it will I To removethefrontashtray,pullonthefrontof it. To removetherearashtrays,pressdownontheinsidetabsandpull. If you do, Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. cigarettes or - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 120
K2234 To openyourglovebox,pressthebuttondownand Two cup: holders are provided for your convenience. pullthedooropen. Center Floor Console .. K2229 Yourvehiclemayhave a consolecompartmentbetweenthebucketseats. To open it, justsqueezethebuttonsonbothsides of thekeyhole,andpullup. Use your - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 121
yourvehicle has a full or split bench seat, you may have attached to the instrument panel. a cupholder To use the'cupholder,pullthehandleandslidethecupholdertray out until it stops.Then, .let thecupholderswingdown into position. To closethecup holder, lift the front and slide the tray all thewayin - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 122
s & Contmls ... Center Overhead Console - I 4 PO222 Yourvehiclemayhaveanoverheadconsole. inside it. It hasstoragecompartments PO057 If you have a garage door opener,thefrontoverheadcompartment can be used to convenientlystoretheopener. To install the garagedooropener,first - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 123
PO058 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button, andpresstheopenerfirmlyintoplace. ,._. , . .. Usethepegsinsidethecompartmentdoortomakesure the buttononthe compartmentdoor will contact the control button on the garagedooropener. Addone peg at a time until the - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 124
to convenientlystoreyour sunglasses. To openthecompartment,pressthereleasebuttonlocatedatthe rear of thecompartmentdoor: ... K2147 Therearoverheadcompartmentcanbeused to .storeasmallitem,likea book. To openthecompartment,pressthereleasebuttonlocatedattherear of thecompartment door. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 125
I Somevehicleshavestorageareas in theinstrumentpanel.Usethesespaces or small books. foritemssuchasgloves Somemodelshaveastoragepocketoneach usethepocket to storeavarietyofsmallitems. of thefrontdoors. You can 2-61 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 126
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Yourinstrumentclusterisdesignedtoletyouknowataglancehowyour vehicleisrunning. You'll knowhowfastyou'regoing,abouthowmuchfuel you have,andmanyotherthingsyou'llneedtoknowtodrivesafelyand economically. Tachometer Cluster If you have the tachometer cluster, it looks slightly different but will tell you - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 131
... K2323 Thetripodometercan tell youhowfaryourvehiclehasbeendrivensince you last set the trip odometer to zero. To resetthetripodometer,fullypresstheresetbuttonlocatednearthe readout. I the resetbutton is notfullypressed,thetripodometermaynot f all theway back to zero. If it doesn't, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 132
bights9 Gages and indica%ors This part describes the warning lights and gages Thepictures will helpyoulocatethem. that knowwhenthere's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving, or whenoneofthegagesshowstheremay beaproblem,checkthe part that tells - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 133
vehicle'shydraulicbrakesystemisdividedinto two parts. Ifone part isn'tworking,theotherpartcanstillworkandstopyou. YourVehicle" in theIndex.) Your brakesystemmaynotbeworkingproperly if thebrakewarning light is on.Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan accident. If thelight is stillonafteryou - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 134
bereadytowarnyou if If thelightstayson,orcomesonwhenyou'redriving,yourvehicleneeds service.Unlesstheregularbrakesystemwarninglightis also on, you will still havebrakes, but notanti-lockbrakes.Iftheregularbrakesystemwarning in thissection. light is also on, see"BrakeSystemWarningLight"earlier 2-70 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 135
or that system. It couldindicatethatyouhavealoosealternatordrivebelt, it checkedrightaway.Driving youhavesomeotherelectricalproblem.Have on coulddrainyourbattery. whilethislightis If you must driveashortdistancewiththelighton,becertain youraccessories,suchastheradioandairconditioner. to turn off all - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 136
,ignitionandemissioncontrol systems.Thislight should comeonwhentheignitionison,buttheengine is not running, as acheckto show you it isworking. If it does not comeonat aredriving, all,have it fixed right away. If it stayson,orcomesonwhileyou thecomputer is indicatingthatyouhave a problem. You - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 137
CHECK GAGES Light Thislight will comeonbrieflywhenyouarestartingtheengine. If thelight it couldindicateaproblemwith comesonandstaysonwhileyouaredriving, yourvehicle.Checkyourvariousgages to see if theyare in thewarning zones. K2318 If yourvehiclewasfirstsold,whennew, in Canada,youwillhavethisgreen - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 138
may nothavethislight.The SHIFT indicator light will helpyougetthebestfueleconomy.See"ShiftLight" or "Shift Speeds-VehiclesWithoutShiftLight" in thissectionformoreinformation. Headlight High Seem hdjcafor Light K2331 This lightwiththebluehighbeamsymbol instrumentcluster.Thehighbeamindicator - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 139
beamheadlights. For moredetailsabouthighbeams,see"Headlight High-LowBeamChanger"earlier in thissection. U2444 Theselights,withthegreenarrows,areoneachside of theinstrument cluster.Thesignalindicator will come onwhenever you signal a turnorlane change.See"TurnandLaneChangeSignal"earlier in - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 140
K2114 K2115 Thefuel gage, when the ignitionis on, tellsyouabout how muchfuel you have left in yourtank.The gage wdl firstindicate empty before you areout of fuel, and you shouldgetmorefuelassoon as possible. 2-76 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 141
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage readsfull. It takes a littlemore or less fuel to fill up than thefuel gage indicated. For example,thegagemayhaveindlcatedthe tank was half "Fuel-FillingYourTank" Foryourfueltankcapacity,see "Fuel-Tank Capacity"intheIndex. Engine Coolant - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 142
K2116 Theoilpressuregage shows theengineoilpressureinpsi(poundsper is running.Canadianvehiclesindicatepressure squareinch)whentheengine in kPa(kilopascals).Oilpressuremayvarywithenginespeed,outside temperatureandoilviscosity,butreadingsabovethe low pressurezone indicatethenormaloperatingrange. 2- - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 143
. Youor others could be burned.Checkyour oil as soon as possibleandhaveyourvehicle K2336 When your engine is notrunning,butthe ignition is on (inthe Run position), this gageshows your battery's state of charge in DC volts. Whentheengine is running,thegage shows thecondition of thechargingsystem - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 144
You can onlydrive for ashorttimewiththereading youmustdrive,turn off ailunnecessaryaccessories, serviced as soonaspossible. in eitherwarningzone. and havethevehicle If An improperlystoredconveniencenet could be thrownaboutthe vehicleduringacollision or suddenmaneuver.You orothers could be injured - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 145
go.Tie the load to the cross rails andthesiderailsor side rail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the cross rails must be installed withthenarrowedge toward the front of the vehicle. Also, the front cross rail should beabout 8 inches (200 mm) behind - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 146
K2373 The 7-wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the rear. frame crossmember. The harness has a 30 amp in-line fused. battery' feed wire and noconnector,andshouldbewiredbyaqualifiedelectricalserviceperson. Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your vehicle - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Ventilation System .I...I..II...I...I...I...3-2 Heating System..I...I...I...I...I...I...I...I...3-4 Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System ...,...3-5 .. RearAirConditioningandHeatingSystems (Wagon Models)...I...I..I...I..I.I...II...I1I.I 3-8 Rear Window Defogger ...3-11 Audio Systems...3-12 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 148
reducingthechance offoggingtheinsideofyourwindows. Whenyouenteravehicle in cold weather,' turn the blower fan to HI for afewmomentsbeforedriving flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of yourvehiclewhen it is moving.Withthesidewindowsclosed,air will flow - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 149
in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel, You canmovethevents to directtheflow ofair,or closethevents altogether.When you close, a vent, it will increase the flow of aircomingout of any vents that are open. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, there are air vents below - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 150
.Heatedaircomesout the windshield. nearthewindshield.Usethiswhenyougetfogoriceon Heater(Center): Heated air comes out near the floor. This weather. Vent(Left): Theaircomesout at your front side windows. is best for cold at the vents on your instrument panel and Placing the lever between positions - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 151
The use of anengineblockheateralsoreducesthetime engine to reachnormaloperatingtemperature, and shortensthetime System Function Dispiay ...~~ ~ ... K2305 If your vehicle has air conditioning, your look like this. heatinglair conditioning system will to When you first turn on your vehicle's air - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 152
,the ones displaying the current settings will light. System Comtrds N Button: Press the button marked IVC to turn your air conditioner on and C off.' The N symbol wl light on your display and air C i wl comeoutof your i dashboard vents. The fan will automatically be set on LOW. ' . .When you press - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 153
-low,medium thebutton (t)toincreasetheairflow.Pressthebottomofthebutton (-) to decreasetheairflow.Thesettingyouselect is shown on yourdisplayas LOW, MED LOW9 MED H or HI. I Air Recircu~atir'oa Button If youpressthe MAX button (RECIR on somemodels),theair in your on, MAX will giveyou vehiclewill be - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 154
heater), the controls are located above the front and second seats. The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and .decrease the air flow at the rear vents. To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. Withthefrontairconditioningsystem off - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 155
f is locatedontheinstrumentpanel. To increaseanddecreasetheftowofheated air to the rear floor vents, move the switch with the fan symbol on it to the blowerspeedyouwant. Movetheswitchalltheway to the left position to 'turn the rear blower off, andeachpositiontotherightincreasestheflowofheatedair - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Rear Front K2479 If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination,controlsareprovided to regulatethetemperature,locationand speed of theairflow. To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right side of the control panel. For warmer air turn the - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 157
see, lines running across the glass, you have it. Thesearethewires which heat.your window. If For best results, clear the window ofasmuchsnoworiceaspossiblefirst. To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch,marked WEAR DEFOG on your instrument panel, just below the heater system. Press - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 158
interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Deico'2 radio or othersystems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that, hasbeenaddedimproperly. So, beforeaddingsoundequipment, check with your dealer. Be suretocheck Federal - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 159
@ stereobroadcasts. C-QUAM@ toproducestereo, Many AM stationsaroundthecountryuse thoughsome do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registeredtrademark of Motorola, Inc.). If your Delco@system can get C-QUAM@, your "STEREO" lightwillcomeon whenyou'rereceivingit. K2186 To Way the Radio Pressthe PWR-VOL-TONE knob to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 160
PusAbu~orPs Thefivepushbuttonslet e e e you return to favorite stations. Just: Tune inthestationyouwant. Pressthe SET button. (SET appears in the VF displayforafew seconds). Within 5 seconds,pressone of thefivepushbuttons to storethestation. Wheneveryoupressthatbutton,thepresetstation wil return. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 161
and bottom buttons adjuststhefront and rearspeakervolume, or fade.The relativebalance and fadeadjustmentsareshownonthe VF display. TUNE Pressthe (+) to increasefrequencyand (-) todecreasefrequency. AM/-FM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to makethereceiverseek, higher available - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 162
,press youpressthe REV buttonlightly. REV. Thetape wil rapidlyreverseuntilyou . - FWD. Thetape wil rapidly advance .until PROG Togofromonesideofthetape to the other, press the PROG button. Observe the lighted arrows to determine which side of the tape is being played. '7-1 R - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 163
or fronthear speakers, usethefourbuttonswiththespeakersymbolsonthem.Presstheleftand right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume, or fade. The relativebalanceandfadeadjustmentsareshownonthe VF display. 3-17 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 164
onthedisplay. Q e After you setthetime, fewseconds. the word SET willremain in the VF display for a Tone To adjustthetone of thisradiocombination,see graphic equalizer tape deck. the instructions for the 3-1 8 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 165
AmSt The AmSt buttonisjustbelowthe PWR button.Pushthiswhenyoutune to an AM stationthatbroadcasts in stereo.Your STEREO light will comeon whenyou'rereceiving AM stereo. If youpush AmSt andthereisnomore if youdon't noise, it meansthestation is weak.You'llhearthestationbetter use AmS. Justpushthe AmSt - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 166
Press (t)to emphasizeafrequency,press (-) tode-emphasize it. It's best to beginwithallthecontrolsinthemiddleposition,thenadjusteachcontrol as you like. Observe the VF displayforrelativeemphasis. cro2 Thisbuttonsetstapebias.Whenplayinghighbiaschromeormetaltapes, press CrO2 (thelightinthebutton will - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 167
have your tape player serviced. . . K1313 The fixed mast antenna can withstand most carwasheswithoutbeing damaged. If themastshouldeverbecomeslightlybent,youcanstraighten outbyhand. If themastisbadlybent,as it mightbebyvandals,youshould replace it. Checkeveryoncein fender. awhile to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. .", 1 ... " . .- . - .. ..? . 4" .. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 169
also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 Road Signs ...DefensiveDriving ...4-9 Drunken Driving...4-10 Control of a Vehicle ...:...4-13 Braking...4-13 Steering ...4-18 Steering in Emergencies ...4-19 Passing ...4-21 Loss of Control ...4-23 Driving Guidelines (Utility Models) ...4-24 Off - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 170
igns Theroad'signsyouseeeverywherearecoded by color,shapeandsymbol. It's a goodideatoknowthesecodes so thatyoucanquicklygraspthebasic meaningorintent of thesignevenbeforeyouhaveachancetoread it. CoBor of Road Si$rnS AM402001 RED means STOP. It may also indicate that somemovement is - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 171
LOW SHOULDER !UORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD GREEN isused to guidethedriver.Green signs mayindicateupcoming freewayexits or show thedirection you shouldturn to reachaparticular place. HOSPITAL I 1NFORMATIOM AM402005 BLUE signswithwhiteletters show motorists'services. 4-3 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 172
...! CANOEING SWIMMING AM402006 E lsignspointoutrecreationareas " interest. or points of historicorcultural Shape of Road Signs Theshape of the sign will tell yousomething, too. - AM402007 - 4-4 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 173
@ A, AM402008 A DIAMOND-shapedsignisawarning of somethingahead-forexample,the end of adividedhighway,a curve, steephill,softshoulder,oranarrow brid e. AM402009 A TRIANGLE pointeddownward,indicates YIELD. Itassignstheright-of-way to trafficoncertainapproachestoanintersection. AM402010 A - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 174
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I AM40201 We'reallfamiliarwithtrafficlightsor stop lights.Oftengreenarrowsare beingused in thelights for improvedtrafficcontrol. X lightabovealanemeansnodriving in thatlaneatthattime. A greenarrowmeansyoumaydrive in thatlane. book for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 176
down for slowor about-to-stop, and up for a right turn. Slowing down: If timeallows,tapthe brake pedal onceor twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns 's signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or othersignssay. Thenextpartdiscussessomeoftheroadconditions you mayencounter. 4-8 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Watchfor movement in parked cars-someonemay be about to opena door. Expectotherdrivers to runstopsignswhenyouare on athroughstreet.Be readytobrake if necessary as and rural driving. You neverknowwhenthevehicle front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here'safinal bit of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Deathandinjuryassociatedwithdrinkinganddriving is anationaltragedy. It's thenumberonecontributortothehighwaydeath toll, claimingthousandsof victimseveryyear.Alcoholtakesawaythreethingsthatanyoneneeds to driveavehicle. a Q Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 179
beer in an hour wil end up with a BAC 'of .about 0.06 percent. The person.would reach the same BAC by.drinking three 4-oun~e ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if 4120 -each.had 1-112 ounces.(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka...It's the amount of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 180
-, . Thelaw in most U.S. statessetsthelegallimitataBACof 0-10 percent. In Canadathelimit is 0.08 percent, and in someothercountriesit'slowerthan that. The BAC willbeover 0.10 percent after three to sixdrinks (in one hour). Ofcourse,aswe'veseen,itdependsonhowmuchalcohol is in the drinks, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 181
ontrol of a You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. Theyare thebrakes, seasy to askmoreof thosecontrolsystemsthanthetiresandroadcanprovide.Thatmeansyou canlosecontrolofyourvehicle. Braking Brakingactioninvolves perceptiontime and reactiontime. First,youhavetodecide - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 182
pedal force to slowyoudown.Avoid "riding"thebrakes. "Riding" the brakes wears them out much faster. Yala would need castly brake replacement much sooner Ohar; n m a i , and it also reduces fuel economy. If you keep pace withthetraffic and allowrealisticfollowingdistances, you willeliminate a lot - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 183
. 'Suddenly -an- animal jumps out in front of you. Youslamonthebrakes.Here'swhathappenswith ABS. ' A computersensesthatwheelsareslowingdown.Thecomputerseparately worksthebrakesateachfrontwheelandattherearwheels.Theanti-lock system,' can change the brake pressure faster. than any driver could. The - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 184
. . ... AM415016 As YOU brake,yourcomputerkeepsreceivingupdatesonwheelspeedand controls braking pressure accordingly. , . To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock: Don't pumpthebrakes.Just'holdthebrakepedaldownandletanti-lockwork for you.Youmay feelthebrakesvibrate,oryoumaynoticesomenoise,but this is normal. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 185
hearthebrakewearwarningsound,haveyourvehicleserviced. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads couki result in costly brake mpair. I Somedrivingconditionsorclimates maycause abrakesqueal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrongwithyourbrakes - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 186
brake trouble Braking in Emergencies Useyouranti-lockbrakingsystemwhenyouneedto.Withanti-lock,youcan steer and brakeatthesametime. In manyemergencies,steering can help youmorethaneven the verybestbraking. Pow@rSt@i?rhg If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system turn - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 187
andtheroadsurface,theangleatwhichthecurveisbanked,andyour speed.Whileyou're in in frontofyou.Youcan avoidtheseproblems by braking-ifyoucanstop in time.Butsometimesyoucan't;thereisn o'clockpositions, areholdingthesteeringwheelattherecommended youcan turn it a full 180 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 188
if there is nothing in. should fairly Ease be easy. the steer way, so that vehicle your straddles edge the the of pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts thepavementedge.Thenturnyoursteeringwheeltogostraightdownthe roadway. i I 4-20 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 189
(100 mm)ormorebelowthe If thereisnotenoughroom to pavement,thisdifferencecancauseproblems. pullentirelyontotheshoulderandstop,thenfollowthesameprocedures.But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of thepavement, doNOT steer moresharply.With toomuchsteeringangle,thevehiclemayjumpbackonto - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 190
vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Checkyourmirrors,glanceoveryourshoulder,andstartyour left lane to see its front in your insidemirror, movingvehicle too rapidly.Eventhoughthe brake lights are not flashing, it maybeslowing down or starting to turn. If you're - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 191
say about what happenswhenthethree friction controlsystems(brakes.steeringandacceleration)don'thaveenough wherethetiresmeettheroadtodowhatthedriverhasasked. In anyemergency vehicle's three control systems. In thebrakingskidyourwheelsaren'trolling -lockbrakingsystem(ABS)helpsavoidonlythebraking skid - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 192
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehiclesanymorethanlow-slungsportscarsaredesigned to perform in loss of control or vehiclerollover. This off-road guide is forvehiclesthathavefour-wheeldrive.(Also,see "Anti-lockBrakes" in theIndex - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 193
alsoagoodideatotravelwithatleastoneothervehicle. happens to one ofthem,theothercanhelpquickly. If something Doesyourvehiclehaveawinch? If so, besuretoreadthewinch if yougetstuck.But instructions. In aremotearea,awinchcanbehandy you'll want to knowhow to use it properly. Getting Familiar with Qff - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Surface Conditions Off-roading cantakeyouoverhard-packeddirt,gravel,rocks,grass,sand, mud, snoworice.Eachofthesesurfacesaffectsthesteering,acceleration, and braking of yourvehicle in different ways. Dependinguponthe kind of surface you areon, you mayexperienceslipping,sliding,wheelspinning, delayed - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 195
,orsuddenbraking. In a way, off-road drivingrequiresadifferent kind of alertness from drivingon pavedroads and highways.Thereare no roadsigns, posted speed limits or signallights. You have to use yourowngoodjudgmentabout what is safe and whatisn't. Drinking and driving can be verydangerous on - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 196
more power than you need, because you don't want your wheels spinning orsliding. 0 8 Try todrivestraightupthe hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns,youmightwant to find anotherroute. 4-28 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Driving to the top(crest) of a hill at full speed can causean accident.There could be a drop-off,embankment,cliff shift the transmission to P (Park) (or, shift to M (Neutral) if yourvehiclehas a manualtransmission) and restart the engine.Then,shift to reverse, release the parking brake, and - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 198
) to "rev-up"the engine and regainforwardmomentum.Thiswon'twork. Your Thenapplytheparking brake.Shiftintoreverse put yourtransmission in P (Park) (or the manual transmission in firstgear), and turn off theengine.Leavethevehicleandgo getsomehelp.Exitontheuphillsideandstayclearofthe path thevehicle to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 199
headed straightdown, and usealowgear.Phisway,enginedrag can help your brakes and theywon'thave to do allthework.Descendslowly,keeping yourvehicleundercontrolatalltimes. I Heavy braking transmission engine. Shift back to alowgear,releasethe down. parking brake,anddrivestraight 8 Q If the engine - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 200
B Q Q A hill thatcanbedrivenstraightupordownmaybetoosteep to drive across.Whenyougostraightupordownahill,thelengthofthewheel base(thedistancefromthefrontwheels to the rearwheels)reducesthe likelihoodthevehicle will tumbleendoverend.Butwhenyoudrive acrossanincline,themuchmorenarrowtrackwidth( - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Drdwhg /R Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice Whenyou drive' in mud,snoworsand,yourwheelswon'tgetgoodtraction. Youcan'taccelerateasquickly,turningismoredifficult,andyou'llneed longer braking distances. It'sbest to usea low gearwhenyou're in mud-thedeeper the mud,the lowerthegear. In reallydeepmud,theidea is to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 202
get through. Also, waterthatdeepcandamageyour axle and other vehicle parts. If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it slowly. At fastspeeds,water Also, check the fuel lines and coolingsystem for anyleakage. Your vehicle will requiremorefrequent Sectlon 7 foradditionalinformation. service due to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 203
night vision drivers are likely. to be impaired-byalcoholordrugs, problems,orbyfatigue. Hereare some tipsonnightdriving. e Drivedefensively.Remember,this See"DrunkenDriving" in theIndexformoreon this problem). Adjustyourinsiderearviewmirror to reducetheglarefromheadlights behind - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 204
Whatyoudo in thedaytimecanalsoaffectyournightvision.Forexample, if youspendtheday in brightsunshineyouarewise to wearsunglasses. Your eyeswillhavelesstroubleadjusting to night. But if you'redriving,don'twearsunglassesatnight.Theymay cut downon glarefromheadlights, but - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 205
blindness-theinability to see in dimlight-andaren'tevenaware AN45501 2 Rain and wetroadscanmean driving trouble. On a wet roadyoucan'tstop, accelerateor turn as wellbecauseyourtire-to-roadtractionisn'tasgoodas ondryroads.And, if yourtiresdon'thavemuch tread left,you'llgeteven - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 206
tank filled. Replace- your windshield 'wiper inserts when. they show signs.of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. water affect may your: brakes find outthehardway:whenyouhave to slow,turn,moveout to pass-or if - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 207
.Therejustisn'tahard andfastruleabouthydroplaning.Thebestadviceis to slow downwhen it is raining,andbecareful. Some Other Rainy .Weather Tips e Turn on yourheadlights-not just, yourparkinglights-tohelpmake more visible to others. 8 you 8 e e Lookforhard-to-seevehiclescomingfrombehind. You - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 208
AN459006 Fogcanoccurwithhighhumidityorheavyfrost. It can be so mild thatyou it might be so thick canseethrough it forseveralhundredfeet(meters).Or It maycomesuddenly to thatyoucanseeonlya fewfeet(meters)ahead. anotherwiseclearroad.And it can beamajorhazard. will be reducedquickly.The When you - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 209
In high humidity,evenalightbuildupofmoisture on the inside of the glass will cut down on youralreadylimitedvisibility.Runyour windshieldwiperandwasheroccasionally.Moisturecan build nearzero and youmuststopbutareunsurewhetheryouare awayfromtheroad, turn yourlightson,startyour hazard warningflasher, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 210
is busyenough to need it. Whenalightturnsgreen,andjust beforeyoustart to move,check both waysforvehiclesthathavenot cleared theintersectionormayberunningthe red light. Obeyall posted speedlimits.Butrememberthattheyareforidealroad, weatherandvisibilityconditions. Youmay need to drivebelowthe posted - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 211
with the flow. If trafficislight,youmayhave no problem.But if it is heavy, find agapasyoumovealongtheenteringlane into thegap at close to theprevailingspeed.Switchonyour turn signal,checkyourrearviewmirrors as you move along, as the higher-speed through lane, and theleftlaneasthe passing lane. 4-43 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 212
to startbraking. If youmustbrakeonthethroughlane,and if there is traffic allow a little extra time and flash your brake lights closebehindyou,youcan you are about to slow (in additiontoyourturnsignal)asextrawarningthat downandexit. is Theexitrampcanbecurved,sometimesquitesharply.Theexitspeed - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 213
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Haveyouchecked all levels? Lights: Aretheyallworking?Arethelensesclean? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportant to asafe,trouble storm system? Maps: Do youhaveup-to-datemaps? B on the Road Unlessyouaretheonlydriver, it is goodtosharethedrivingtaskwith others. Limit turns - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 214
withacomfortably cool interior. 8 Keepyoureyesmoving.Scantheroadaheadand to the sides.Check yourrearviewmirrorsfrequently and your instruments from time to time. * If you getsleepy, pull off theroad into arest,service,or parking area or both.Forsafety,treatdrowsiness and takeanap, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Keepyourvehicle in goodshape.Checkallfluidlevelsand also the brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hardonmountainroads. is . havepoorbrakingorevennone goingdown a hill. You couldcrash.Shiftdowntoletyourengine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 216
., . I Coastingdownhill in M (Neutral)orwiththeignition off is dangerous. Yourbrakes will havetodo all thework of slowingdown.Theycould well. You couldcrash.Always getsohotthattheywouldn'twork haveyourenginerunningandyourvehicle in gearwhenyou go downhill. Q 8 Knowhow to go uphill. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 217
attheviewortakepictures. or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Anotherpart of thismanualtellshowtouseyourparkingbrake(see"Parking Brake" in theIndex).Butonamountain orsteephill,youcandoonemore to keepyourvehiclefromrolling thing. You canturnyourfrontwheels downhill oroutintotraffic. 4-49 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 218
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AM470039 If thereisacurb,turnyourwheelstotheleft of yourvehicle. if thecurbisattherightside 1 If you're.goinguphillon a one-waystreet and you'reparkingontheleftside, ,right. yourwheelsshouldpointtothe 4-5 1 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 220
,turnthewheelstotheright. If there is no curbwhenyou'reparkinguphillontheleftsideofaone-way street,yourwheelsshouldbeturnedtotheleft. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If youareparkingona hill and you don'tshiftyourtransmission into P (Park)properly,theweight of thevehiclemayputtoomuchforce - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 221
AM480003 Herearesometipsforwinterdriving. B e Haveyourvehicle in goodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix is correct. Snowtirescanhelp in loosesnow,buttheymaygiveyou less traction If youdonotexpect to bedriving in deep onicethanregulartires. snow, but mayhave to traveloverice,youmaynotwant - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 222
.snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it-may offer the least traction of all. You can get "wet ice" 'when it's of ice ahead of you,brakebeforeyouare on it. Trynot to brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 223
sure that you are to doto near help and you can-hike through the snow. Here are. some things on your summonhelpandkeepyourselfandyourpassengerssafe:Turn hazard 'flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you've beenstopped by thesnow.Putonextraclothingorwrapablanketaround f you - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Thisuseslessfuelfortheheatthatyougetand it keeps the battery charged. You will need.a well-charged battery to restart the half hour or so untilhelpcomes. If You're Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains how to get the vehicle out damagingit.See"RockingYourVehicle"intheIndex. of- deep snow without - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Pulling a trailer im.pmgerly can damage your vehicle and result in cos'tly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in tbis section. Everyvehicle is readyforsometrailertowing. If it was builtwithtrailering is different options,asmanyare,it' - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 226
(3175.2 kg). pounds (6125.6 kg). * Forwagonmodels,atrailershouldneverweighmorethan But eventhat can be too heavy. It dependsonhow you plan to useyourrig. Forexample,speed,altitude,roadgrades,outsidetemperature, and how muchyourvehicle is used to pullatrailer all areimportant.And, it can also - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 227
A R AN490002 If you'reusinga"dead-weight"hitch,thetrailertongue(A)shouldweigh10% (B). If youhavea"weight-distributing"hitch, ofthetotalloadedtrailerweight thetrailertongue (A) shouldweigh 12% ofthe totalloadedtrailerweight(B). After you'veloadedyourtrailer,weighthetrailerandthenthetongue, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 228
turn with yourrig. And, neverallowsafetychains drag on theground. to Traikw Brakes If yourtrailerweighsmorethan 1,000 pounds (450 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brakes-andtheymustbeadequate. Be sure to readandfollowthe so you'll be able to install,adjust and instructions for the trailer brakes - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 229
surethatthe load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working. F'/kwvhg Distance Stayat least twice as far if possible,have someoneguideyou. Making Turns Do this so Whenyou're turning withatrailer,makewiderturnsthannormal. yourtrailerwheelswon'tstrikesoftshoulders,curbs, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 230
green arrows on your instrument panel will flash wheneveryousignalaturnorlanechange.Properlyhookedup,thetrailer lightswillalsoflash,tellingotherdriversyou'reabout to turn 1. Applyyourregularbrakes,butdon'tshiftinto for a manual transmission. 2. Havesomeoneplacechocksunderthetrailerwheels. to doit: - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 231
6. Release the regularbrakes. It can be dangerous to getout of yourvehicle if theshiftleverisnot fully in P (Park)withthe parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. I If you have lefttheenginerunning, the vehiclecanmovesuddenly. You orothers could be injured. To be sure yourvehiclewon'tmove, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 232
If youwish to useapowerwinch on yourvehicle, only use it whenyour vehicle is stationary or anchored. Usetheregularbrakes, set theparkingbrake or blockthewheels to keep yourvehiclefromrolling. 4-64 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 233
you'll find whattodoaboutsomeproblemsthatcan occur on the road. 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices ...5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...Engine Fan Noise ...Changinga Flat Tire ...Storingthe Jack and Tire ...If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 234
AN505005 Your hazardwarningflashersletyouwarnothers.Theyalsoletpolice youhaveaproblem.Your front andrearturnsignallightsflash But theywon'tflash if you arebraking. know on and off. K2503 press thebuttonin and off. to makeyourfrontandrearturnsignallights flash on Your - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 235
some jumpercables to startyourvehicle.Butpleasefollowthestepsbelow to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: e They contain acid that can burn you. Q) They contain gas that can explodeorignite. Theycontainenough 8 electricity to burn you. all of these things If you - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 236
N (Neutral). If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case 3. Turn off theignitiononbothvehicles.Turn off all lightsthataren't needed,andradios.This will avoidsparksandhelpsavebothbatteries. And it couldsaveyourradio! is 4. Openthehoodsandlocatethebatteries. Findthepositive - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 237
. It goes to a heavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of thevehiclewith the deadbattery. 9. Attachthecableat least 18 inches (45 cm)awayfromthedeadbattery, but notnearengine parts thatmove.Theelectricalconnection is just as good there, but thechanceofsparksgettingback to thebattery is much less. 5-5 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 238
11. Try to start the vehiclewiththedeadbattery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneedsservice. 12. 'Remove the cables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or anyother metal. HEAVY ENGINE PART DEAD B A l T E R I K1508 5-6 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 239
you orothers: in a vehicle that is being towed. or posted speeds. Never let passengers ride Never tow faster than safe 8 8 Nevertowwithdamaged parts notfullysecured. it hasbeenliftedbythetow Nevergetunderyourvehicleafter Alwaysuseseparatesafetychains 8 on eachsidewhentowinga off. Thesteering - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 240
front. You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel. M steam 1s coming From Your Enghe: I $C.p.:...: :::. . :::" ,: Steam from anoverheatedenginecanburn you badly,even if you justopenthehood.Stay away fromtheengine if you see or hear steamcomingfrom it. Just turn - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 241
speed driving. 8 0 Q Idleforlongperiods Tow a trailer. in traffic. e If yougettheoverheatwarningwithnosign or so: of steam, try thisfor a minute 1. If youhave an airconditioner, turn it off. 2. Turn But then, if you still havethewarning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 242
TJ % - ..,...-... :.:.:.:.: ... PO210 When you decide it's safetoliftthehood,here'swhatyou'llsee: A. Coolant recoverytank 8. Radiatorpressurecap 6. Enginefan Anelectricfanunderthehoodcanstart up evenwhentheengine notrunningandcaninjureyou.Keephands,clothing,andtools away from - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 243
coolant.Thatcouldcauseanenginefire,andyoucouldbe you drivethevehicle. burned.Getanyleakfixedbefore Engine damage fwm mnning you- engine without coolant isn? covered by If thereseemstobenoleak itdoesn't,yourvehicleneedsservice.Turn off theengine. #ow to Add Codant to the Coolant Wecowery Tank If - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 244
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,and if you turnthe radiatorpressure cap-even alittle-theycancome out at high speed.Never turn thecapwhenthecoolingsystem,includingthe radiatorpressurecap,ishot. Wait for the cooling system andradiator pressurecaptocool if youeverhave to turnthepressure cap. 1. You can removetheradiatorpressure cap - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 246
PO244 2. Thenkeepturningthepressurecap,butnow Removethepressurecap. push downas you turn it. L. L K2341 3. Fill theradiatorwiththepropermix, 4. Then fill thecoolantrecoverytank up tothebase to COLD. of thefillerneck. 5. Putthecapback on the coolantrecoverytank, pressure cap off. but leave - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 247
run until you canfeeltheupperradiatorhose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan(s). 7. By thistime,thecoolantlevelinsidetheradiatorfillerneckmaybe lower. If the level is . ... . . . . . . K2515 8. Thenreplacethepressurecap. line up like this. Be surethe arrows onthepressurecap 5-1 5 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 248
,it'smuchmorelikelyto leakoutslowly.Butifyoushouldeverhavea"blowout,"hereareafewtips aboutwhattoexpectandwhattodo: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly levelplace.Turn on yourhazardwarningflashers. to a - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 249
you haveafour-wheel-drivevehicle,besurethetransfercase is in adrive gear-not in N (Neutral). 5. Turn off theengine. To beeven more certain thevehiclewon'tmove, you canputchocks at the front andrear of the tire farthestaway from theonebeing changed. That wouldbethetireontheotherside of thevehicle,at - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 250
K2122 Firstopenthetirecover, if you haveone.Turnthe wing nutcounterclockwise off the bolt. Take thetireout of thevehicle and and takeit,andtheadapter, removethetirecover. Jack and Too8s PO287 If yourwagonmodelhasajackcover, then take it off. lift thetab up to releasethecover, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 251
retainer off. Take the jack and slorage box out and take the tools out box. it andthe of the of emergencyglovessecured to the jack. You Yourvehiclemayhaveapair canusethemwhenchangingthetire,orduringotheremergencysituations. Remember to replace. them. with the jack, so you will - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 252
... . ,. ... . K2519 Start with thejack,thejackhandle and the ratchet. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you'll need thejackhandleextensionsalso. K2535 Theratchet has an UP anda DOWN marking. 5-20 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 253
...r...-...** ... 1 & ._.-. ... < . K2521 Attachthejackhandle(andjackhandleextensions, if needed) to thejack. Withthe UP marking on theratchetfacing you, rotatetheratchetclockwise. ?hatwill lift the jack heada little. Beforeraisingthevehicle,dothefollowing things. Put your spare tire near the - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 254
K2369 If yourvehiclehaswheelnutcaps,removethemusingtheratchetand DOWN facingyoutounscrewandtakethem socket.Usetheratchetwith Thentakethehubcap off. I thewheelhasatrimring,remove f off. it byusingtheflatendofthesocket. K2368 I thewheelhasasmoothcenterpieceor f a centerpiecewithrecessednuts, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the vehicle. Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off thejack,youcould be badlyinjuredorkilled.Never getunderavehiclewhen it is supported only by a jack. 5-23 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Front ,., C " , 4 Raisethevehicle by rotatingtheratchetclockwise.Makesurethe UP markingfaces you. Use thejackhandleextensions if theflattire is on the off theground so there is rear ofthevehicle.Raisethevehiclefarenough enoughroom for thesparetiretofit. 5-24 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 257
K2527 Removeallthewheel nutsand take off the flat tire. K2529 5-25 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 258
. .. K212' Replacethewheelnutswiththeroundedend of thenutstoward the. wheel. by handuntilthewheelisheldagainstthehub. Tighteneachwheelnut - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 259
PO500 Lowerthevehiclebyrotatingtheratchetcounterclockwise.Lowerthejack completely. Tightenthe nuts firmlyinacriss-crosssequence clockwisewiththe UP markingfacing you. as shown.Rotatetheratchet 5-27 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause thewheel to becomeloose and evencome off. This could lead to If youhave to anaccident. Be sureto use thecorrectwheelnuts. replacethem,besure to gettherightkind. Stopsomewhereassoon as you can and havethenutstightened withatorquewrench - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 261
I I vehicle as shown. K2121 5-29 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 262
in therightdirection as shownforyourmodel.Secure the emergencygloves, if yourvehiclehasthem,tothejackusingtheprovided strap. Slidetheretainerover the boltontothejackandputthewingnuton.Turn the nut clockwiseuntil it is tightagainst the retainer. Replacethejackstoragecover, if yourvehicle has one - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 263
methodknownas"rocking"canhelpyougetoutwhenyou're stuck, but youmustusecaution. If youletyourtiresspinat high speed,theycanexplodeandyouor others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat.Thatcouldcauseanenginecompartment fire or otherdamage.Whenyou'restuck - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Rsckhg your wehide to get it suf: First, turn yoursteeringwheelleftandright.Thatwillclearthearea around R andaforwardgear yourfrontwheels.Thenshiftbackandforthbetween or SecondgearandReverse), (orwithamanualtransmission,betweenFirst spinningthewheelsaslittleaspossible.Releasetheaccelerator pedal - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 265
I The recovery hooks, when used, areunder a lot of force. Always pull thevehiclestraight out. Never pull onthe hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks couldbreak off andyou or otherscouldbeinjured from the chain or cable snapping back. 5-33 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 266
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Engine Oil ...6-9 Air Cleaner ...6-16 ...6-17 Manual Transmission Fluid ...6-20 6-21 Hydraulic Clutch ...Transfer Case ...6-23 6-24 Front Axle...6-24 Rear Axle ...Engine Coolant ...6-25 Power Steering Fluid ...6-29 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-31 Brake Master Cylinder...6-32 Automatic Transmission - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 268
...6-33 Other Maintenance Items ...6-34 Lubrication...6-35 Replacing Brake System Parts Electrical System ...6-37 Battery ...6-37 Bulb Replacement...6-37 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-43 Exhaust System...6-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...6-46 6-48 Tires... ...6-49 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...6-52 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 269
: all GM. Genuine GM parts Dohg Your Own Servke Work If you want to dosome of your own service work, you'll want to getthe properGeneralMotorsServiceManual. It tells you muchmoreabout how to To order the properservice serviceyourvehiclethanthismanualcan. manual, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 270
and CGSB 3.5-92in Canada.These so youshouldnothave to add fuelsshouldhavetheproperadditives, anything to the fuel. Inthe US. andCanada, it's easy to besureyougettheright kind of gasoline(unleaded). lessthan 87, you If it'sbadenough, it can maygetaheavyknockingnoisewhenyoudrive. damage your engine. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 271
. Gaso/ines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasolinewithdetergentadditiveswillhelppreventdepositsfrom forming in yourengine and fuel system.Thathelpskeepyourengine in tune It's By doing so, youcanhelpcleanthe air,especially in those parts of thecountrythathavehighercarbonmonoxide levels. In - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 272
behard to find. Do notuseleadedgasoline. If youuse even one tank full, your emission controls won't work well or at oil candeterioratequickly. Your vehicle'sthree-waycatalytic converter and oxygensensorwill be damaged. All Canada Ltd. International Export Sales PostOffice Box 828 Oshawa,Ontario LIH - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 273
on you and then something ignites it, you could bebadlyburned.Gasoline can spray out on you if you openthe fuel fillercap too quickly. This spray can happen if yourtankisnearly fuel fillercap slowly full, and is morelikely in hotweather.Openthe andwaitforany"hiss" noise to stop. When you put the - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 274
. . K2609 HQOd &!I@aS@ To openthehood,firstpullthehandleinsidethevehicle.Then go to the hood release. Lift thehood. front of thevehicleandpulluponthesecondary ... ... . PO217 6-8 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 275
.Then pullthehooddownandclose it firmly. just Engine Oil It'sagoodidea to checkyourengine oil everytime you getfuel.Inorderto oil mustbewarmandthevehiclemustbeon getanaccuratereading,the levelground. I Turn off theengineandgivethe oil a fewminutestogetbackdownintothe oil - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 276
. , ... K2613 To Check Engine Oil: Pulloutthedipstickandclean it withapapertowel or cloth,thenpushitback in allthe way.Remove it again,keepingthetip lower. When to Add Oil: If theoil is atorbelowthe ADD mark, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 277
1 ...J K2390 Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the properoperatingrange. Push the dipstick all the way back in whenyou'rethrough. 6-1 1 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 278
container,eitherbyitselforcombined with other qualitydesignations,such as W C C , SGlCD, SF, SG, CC, etc.These f you use oils that don? have the "SG" designation:, yw can: cause engine damage not covered by your warranty;' 6-1 2 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 279
. . I SAE 1OW-30 SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SA€ IOW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE low-40, SAE 2OW-58 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED PO344 e SAE 5W-30 Vehicles with bight Duty - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 280
- 16 -4 -7 - 18 srae low-30 PREFERRED above 0°F (-18°C) SA€ BW-30 COLD WEATHER IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 10W-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERAfURES M O V E 48 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE M E 1OW-40, SAE 2BW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 281
your vehicle. Engine OD Additives: speed most of thetime(as delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You tow atraileroften. in door to door (Q * Most tripsarethroughdustyplaces. 8 Thevehicle is frequentlyoperatedoff-road. to changeyour oil Ifanyoneoftheseistrueforyourvehicle,thenyouneed and filter - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 282
of your used oil, askyourdealer,aservicestation or a local recyclingcenterfor help. ir CYeaner .. ... PO216 Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determinewhen to replace the air cleaner filterandcrankcaseventilationfilter.See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in theIndex. 6-1 6 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 283
,and be carefulworkingon off. the engine with the air cleaner If the air cleaner is off?r; backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And. dirt csl! and fall m hot: engine parts. s&rfrnG a fire. Be sure! to get ;an accurate yeading if you check. your transmission fluid. Waitatleast 30 minutes - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 284
180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). To check the transmission fluid hot: Getthevehiclewarmedupbydriving 50°F (10°C). I f about 0 Let theenginerunatidleforthreeminutesormore. Then, w~thsut chufthg off th@engine, fokw./ these steps: 1. Flipthehandleupandthenpulloutthedipstickandwipe clean raaor papertowel - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 285
up to. the -COLD area.for a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn'ttakemuchfluid,generallylessthanapint.Don'toverfill.We recommendyouuseonlyfluidlabeledDEXRONBIIE,becausefluidswiththat label are especially made for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 286
. If youdo it yourself,besuretofollowalltheinstructionshere, get afalsereading. or youcould Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enoughforyoutorestyourfingers onthetransmissioncase. Then, follow these sf@ps - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 287
How to Add Fluid: Here'show to add fluid.Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determine and Lubricants" in the what kind of fluidtouse.See"RecommendedFluids Index. 1. Removethefillerplug. 2. Add fluid atthefiller plug hole.Addonlyenoughfluid level up to thebottom of thefillerplughole. 3. Install - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 288
K2343 Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminehowoftenyoushouldcheck what to add. See thefluidlevelinyourclutchmastercylinderreservoirand Fluids andLubricants" in "OwnerChecksandServices"and"Recommended theIndex. K2344 The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 289
,theyhavetwoadditionalsystemsthatneedlubrication. Transfer case When to Check LubrkW4t: Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinehowoften to checkthe lubricant.See"PeriodicMaintenanceInspections" in theIndex. How to Check and Add Lubricant: I PO230 If the level is below the bottom - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 290
to use: Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhat use.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants"intheIndex. kind of lubricant to When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinehowoften to checkthe lubricantandwhen to changeit.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants" in - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 291
PO592 If thelevel is belowthebottom of thefiller plug hole,you'llneed to add somelubricant.Addenoughlubricanttoraisethe level tothebottom of the filler plug hole. What to use: RefertotheMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhatkind of lubricant to use.See"RecommendedFluids and Lubricants" in theIndex. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 292
in the mix can freeze ,and crack the engine, radiator, heater coreandother parts. Some conditions,suchasairtrapped in thecoolingsystem,canaffectthe coolantlevel in " for theproperway to add coolant. If you havetoaddcoolantmorethanfourtimesayear,haveyourdealer check your cooling system. 6-26 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 293
as% the proper coolant, you don? have to add extra inhibitors f additives which claim to irnpmve the system. These can be harnfui. or ... ...'...I . . : ...*k.,. .-' t PO206 To Check Coolant: Whenyourengine is cold, the coolant level should be at COLD, or a little higher.Whenyourengine is - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 294
When you replaceyourradiatorpressurecap, an AC@ cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by athermostat in theenginecoolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolantthroughtheradiator until the coolant reaches apresettemperature. Whenyoureplace your - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 295
K2630 How To Check m W @ r %t@erin$ Fluid: Unscrewthecapandwipethedipstickwithacleanrag.Replace andcompletelytightenit.Ttienremovethecapagainandlookatthefluid level on the dipstick. the cap 8 Whentheenginecompartmentishot,thelevelshouldbeattheFULL mark. is cool,thelevelshouldbeatthe FULL * - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 296
I K2694 What to Add: RefertotheMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhatkind in theIndex. See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants" of fluid to use. 6-30 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 297
To Add: Openthecaplabeled bottle is full. WASHER FLUID ONLY. Addwasherfluiduntilthe K2469 6-31 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 298
Master Cylinder system engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, Add brakefluidonlywhen work andyourvehiclecouldbedamaged. isdone on thebrakehydraulicsystem. % RefertotheMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhentocheckyourbrake fluid.See"PeriodicMaintenance" in theIndex. To Check Brake - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 299
oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts So badly !hat they'll have to Hydro-Boosb Brake System (Hydraulic Pump) Thepowersteeringpump is alsousedastheHydro the balance between your front and rearbrakes can change,fortheworse.The braking performanceyou'vecome to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 300
front shock. absorbers of your vehicle do many'things: They help the vehicle ride smoothly and also control the travel of the suspension 'system Chart later in this section. , Single Belt Accessory Drive If yournewvehicleusesaserpentinebelt, thansystemswithseveralbelts. it is lighter,andmoredurable - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 301
.Unlatchtheend fromtheholdingclips.Removetheinsertandslideanewone in place. Makesuretheblade is secured in the clips. Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to besure it hasnot lost anycoolingability. I you think.the systemis not - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Latches and Hood Yourmaintenanceschedulewill tell youhowoften to lubricatethehoodlatch andhoodhingeassembly.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants'' in the Index for the proper lubricant to use. fi Siip Spjines ncescheduletofindouthowoftentheslipsplinesmust belubricated.See" - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Everynew GM vehicle has aDelcoFreedom@battery. You neverhave to we Whenit'stimeforanewbattery, shown on [email protected] theoriginalbattery'slabel. Vehide Storage in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. ~~ Contact your dealer to - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 304
letting it come in contact with anything damp. 8ii from your skin or moisture a? the bulb car cause the 3ulG to explode whet it is turned an, If either comes w cantact with the bulb. ciean i i with i aicohol or a suitable &greaser and wipe the bulb dry. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 305
p:.::xq :j: ... .: ... f . :3 PO234 1. Removethetwoscrewsatthetop 2. Pull thecompositeheadlightlensout. 3. 'Unplugtheelectricalconnector. of theradiatorsupport. 4. Turnthebulbcounterclockwiseandremove it. 5. Putthenewbulb in andturn it clockwiseuntil it istight. 6. Plug in - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 306
K2681 K2682 2. Squeezethe tab ontheside of the light socket while turning the socket counterclockwise. 3. Pulloutthesocket. 4. h s h in gentlyonthe thesocket. bulb, turn it counterclockwiseandremove it from 6-40 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 307
5. Put thenewbulbintothesocket,gentlypress in onthebulbandturnit clockwise until it is tight. 6. Putthesocketbackintothelightassemblyandturn it clockwiseuntil it locks. 7. Puttheparkinghumsignallightassemblybackintothevehicleand tighten the screws. Side Marker Bulb K2683 1.Removethescrewsandpull - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 308
of thesocket ...,3. Putanew bulb intothesocketandpushitinuntilit is tight..., . . 4. Replace lens tighten screws. the and the . -...1. Remove screws lift the and ,. , ' #X - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Replace the rear -light assembly .and tighten the screws. You may want to use a magnetic. screwdriver when installing the screws. 9. Closethetailgateorrear doors. Fuses or in some cases' to electrical overload will cause the lights remain off. I this happens,haveyourheadlightwiringcheckedrightaway - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 310
and otherpower accessories.Whenthecurrent load problem on theroad and of thecorrectvalue.Justpick don'thaveasparefuse,youcan"borrow"one some feature ofyourvehiclethatyou can getalongwithout-liketheradioor cigarettelighter-and use its fuse, if it is of thevalue you need.Replace - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 311
system has anoxygen (OS) sensorthathelpskeepyourengine's air-fuel mixtureataproperlevel.Useonlyunleaded fuel in yourvehicle. If you use leaded fuel,you could damageyouroxygen (OS) sensorand three-way catalytic converter. TheMalfunction indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOQN) on your instrument panel - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 312
(COLD) SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION U2134 The the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel and cargo. The CertificationRire GVWRforyourvehicle,ortheGrossAxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. it out. And, if rear GAWRs. If you do,parts on yourvehicle canbreak, or it - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 313
will goasfastasthevehiclegoes. orturnquickly,or if thereisacrash, they'll keepgoing. Thingsyouputinsideyourvehicle can strikeandinjurepeople sudden stop or turn,or in acrash. Putthings in thecargoarea weightevenly. in a of yourvehicle. Try to spreadthe * Neverstackheavierthings,likesuitcases - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 314
youmayneed put a limit onhowmanypeopleyoucarryinsideyourvehicle.Besure weighyourvehiclebeforeyoubuyandinstallthenewequipment. to to I YQU~ warranty doesn't cover parts or components that #ail because of owerimding. I Tires Wedon'tmaketires.Yournewvehiclecomeswithhighqualitytiresmadeby a leading - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 315
loadingandinflationpressuresatspeedsabove 65 mph (105 kmlh). 0 hfatkm-Tire Pressure The Certificationnire labelwhich is ontherearedgeofthedriver's door, or ontheincompletevehicledocument in thecab,showsthecorrectinflation "Cold'' meansyourvehiclehas pressures for your tires, when they're - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 316
* Bad wear Bad handing Bad fuel emnomy. I your-tires have bo much air (overinflation), you can: get: . f . . I . a : Unusual wear * Bad handling 0 * Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. a monthormore. Also, check the When to Check: Checkyourtiresonce tirepressure of thesparetire. How - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 317
! i s T I - t I j 1 i 1 i g ! i i : K2474 6-5 1 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 318
" in theIndex. FRT FRT K2655 Usethisrotationpattern. If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs '(such as all season theIndex. A Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it isfastened,can makethewheelnutsbecomelooseafter a time. The wheelcould come off - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 319
.That way,yourvehiclewill continue to havetiresthataredesigned to giveproper endurance,handling,speedrating,traction,ride and otherthings during normal service on yourvehicle. If yourtireshave an all-season tread design, theTPCnumberwill be followed bya "MS" (for mud and - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 320
marked C mayhavepoortractionperformance. Warning:Thetractiongradeassigned to thistire is basedonbraking (straight-ahead)tractiontestsanddoesnotincludecornering(turning)traction. T@mpeaafwae-A, €, Ic Thetemperaturegradesare A (thehighest), B, and C, representingthetire's resistance to the generation - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 321
, and wheelnutsshouldbereplaced. If the wheelleaksairout,replace it (exceptsomealuminumwheels,whichcan if anyoftheseconditionsexist. ofwheelyouneed. Each new wheelshouldhavethesame load carryingcapacity,diameter, it replaces. width,offset,andbemountedthesamewayastheone If you need to replaceany of - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 322
andwheelnuts injured.Alwaysusethecorrectwheel,wheel for replacement... Puttingausedwheelonyourvehicle is dangerous. You as possible with the ends secureiy fastened. Drive slowly and fallow the chain manufaeturerk instructions, tf you can hear the chains cantacting If yau have a tire size other - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 323
in a thevehicle.Somearedangerous closedspace.When you useanything in acontainertocleanyour vehicle, be sure to followtheinstructions.Andalwaysopenyour doors or windowswhenyou'recleaningtheinside. Never use these to cleanyourvehicle: e Q Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Ckanhg the Irmside of Your Vehlde Useavacuumcleaneroften aclean,dampcloth. to get rid ofdustandloosedirt.Wipevinylwith a foam-type Your GM dealerhas two GM cleaners-asolvent-typespotlifterand powderedcleaner.Theywillcleannormalspotsandstainsverywell. Herearesomecleaningtips: - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 325
need to cleanyourupholsteryoftentokeep Furtherinformationoncleaningisavailablebycalling Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167). 1-800-433-3296 (in Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Likegrease,oil,butter,margarine,shoepolish,coffee withcream,chewinggum,cosmeticcreams,vegetableoils,waxcrayon,tar - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 326
of the hstr#ment Panel Useonly mild soapandwater to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel.Sprayscontainingsiliconesorwaxesmaycauseannoyingreflections thewindshield and evenmake mild soap and lukewarm water. Glass Glassshouldbecleanedoften. GM GlassCleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 327
. wax or othermaterialmaybeon the blade or windshield. Cleantheoutsidewindshield with GM WindshieldCleaner. Bon-Ami Powder :' (GM Part No. 1050011). Thewindshield is clean if beadsdonotformwhen you rinse it withwater. Cleanthebladebywipingvigorouslywitha cloth soaked in fullstrength washersolvent - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 328
ofwax,rubbed to ahighpolish, is recommendedfor all bright metal parts. Akminum Wheeis (If So Equipped) Youraluminumwheelshave a protective 9ave aluminum wheels, don't use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbde body repairshopappliesanti-corrosionmaterial repaired or replaced - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Minorchipsandscratchescanberepairedwithtouch-upmaterialsavailable fromyourdealerorotherserviceoutlets.Largerareasoffinishdamagecan becorrected in yourdealer'sbodyandpaintshop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicalsused for iceandsnowremovalanddustcontrolcancollectonthe underbody. If thesearenotremoved, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 330
TO077 6-64 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 331
also appears on theVehicleCertification and ServicePartslabels and thecertificates of title and registration. Engine identification Theeighthcharacter in your VIN istheenginecodeforyour GM engine. This code will help youidentifyyourengine,specifications,andreplacement parts in thissection. 6-65 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 332
I 4- 9 C :. 2 p a;,F- I c\B cF 'J PO172 6-66 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 333
WHEELBASE VEH!CLL IOLNTIFICATION NUMBER < MODEL DESIGNATION OPTIONCONTCNT ! PAINT TECHNOLOGY U2680 You'll findthislabel ontheinside everneedtoorderparts.Onthislabel Q of theglovebox. is: It's veryhelpful if you Your VIN. Q Its model designation. Paint information. A list of allproduction - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Rep!aGem@nfParts Replacementpartnumberslisted in thissectionarebasedonthelatest informationavailableatthetime of printing,andaresubjecttochange. If a part listed in thismanualisnotthesameasthepartused in your vehicle GM truck when it was built, or ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactyour dealer. * - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Air PCV Spark** Oil Engine Plugs Va Ive Filter Cleaner (VW 4.3 (P) PF5 1 A1 78CW CV789C .CR43TS cv774c CR43TS 5.0 (H) PF35t A348C tFour Wheel DriveVehiclesuse a PF51 oil filter *Heavy Duty Emission Engine 'Use AC copper-cored resistor type spark plugs. - Fuel Filter GF481 GF481 GF481 TP 1006 TP - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Amp Turn-B/U Back-upLamps,TurnSignals 10 Amp EMC/Ign T.C.C.,AirDiverter,E.S.C.,E.G.R.,E.C.M. Ign.,R.W.A.L.BrakeSwitch ThrottleBodyInjectors Inj.A 10 Amp Brake Re1 CigarLighter,RearHatchRelease underhood lamp 90 not use fuses of higheramperage than'those recommendedabove. TO294 Name Gages Circuit Breaker - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 337
25 AMP 30 AMP CLEAR GREEN 6-71 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 338
6-72 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 339
7-3 7-3 7-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...Recording Maintenance Services ...Selecting The Proper Maintenance Services ...GasolineEngineswithLightDutyEmisslons- Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Maintenance Schedule I ...7-6 GasolineEngineswithLightDutyEmissionsMaintenance Schedule II - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...Owner Checks and Services...Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ...Service Station Checks... 7-18 7-22 7-25 7-20 7-27 Maintenance Record ... 7-2 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 341
to use proper parts andpractices. Propervehiclemaintenancenotonlyhelpskeepyourvehicle yourvehicle, you willprobably want to get the service information GM publishes. For information on how to obtain various service publications for your vehicle, see "Service Publications" in the Index. You will find - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 342
theworkusinggenuine GWI parts. Theseschedulesareforvehiclesthat: Your FourWheelDriveVehicle." usetherecommendedfuel.See"Fuel" in theIndex. 8 Maintenance Chart Your enginetype(GasolineorDiesel) and itsemissionsclassification(Light Duty or HeavyDutyEmissions) will tell youwhichmaintenancechart - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 343
V8/Diesel 6.5L V8/Diesel 7.4- V8/TBI ,Except 454 SS Model with 454 SS Model LD HD LD HD HD HD LD TO268 NOTE: TBI is a throttle body injection system. temperatures are below freezing. The engineisat low speed most of the time(as in door-to-door delivery, stop-and-go traffic, or commercialuse - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 344
FOOTNOTES: *An EmissionControlService **See "Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in thissection. tTo determinetheemissionsclassification of yourenginerefer to "Selecting the ProperMaintenanceChart" in this section. TO337 7-6 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 345
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 Itm) ARETO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO338 7-7 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 346
FOOTNOTE *AnEmissionControlService "See"Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in this section. tTo determine the emissions classification of your engine refer to "Selecting the Proper Maintenance Chart" in this section. TO332 7-8 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 347
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. I TO3331 7-9 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 348
FOOTNOTES: * An Emission Control Service "*See "Explallation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in this section. A Also aNoiseEmissionControlService El Applicable only tovehicles sold in theUnitedStates t To determinetheemissionsclassification of your enginerefer to "Selecting the 7-1 0 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 349
THESERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO340 7-1 1 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 350
FOOTNOTES: * An Emission Control Service *"See "Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in thissection. A Also aNoiseEmission Control Service Applicableonly to vehicles sold in theUnitedStates t To determinetheemissionsclassification of your enginerefer to "SelectingtheProper Chart" Maintenance - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 351
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) RE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. 7-1 3 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 352
replacement. Extreme dust and dirt operating conditions (off-road), require air may the filter to be 300 miles (483 km)andreplaced as necessary. checkedasoftenasevery * An Emission Control Service ** See"ExplanationofScheduledMaintenanceServices" in thissection. Applicableonly to trucks sold in - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 353
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. - TO341 7-1 5 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Emission Control Service *' See "Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices" in this section. S Applicable only to trucks sold in theUnited States. A Also,a Noise Control Service(applicable to vehicleswithengine VIN Code J). t This maintenance schedule applies to sit diesel engines available. TO331 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 355
If your driving conditions do NOT meet those specified in "Scheduled THESERVICES SHOWN ON THISCHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO336 7-1 7 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 356
damage intervalsintheMaintenanceCharts. the clutch assembly. 4. ENGINE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT (DIESEL. ENGINE§)* -Adjust to thespecificationsshownontheunderhoodlabel. calibrated test equipment. Youmustuse 5. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE* -Drain,flushandrefillsystemwithnew coolant.See"EngineCoolant" in - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 357
-Transmission fluiddoesnotrequireperiodic changing. 9. CDRV SYSTEM INSPECTION* -ChecktheCrankcaseDepression RegulatorValveSystemforanyworn,pluggedorcollapsedhoses.Have thesystemcheckedasdescribed in theServiceManual. 10. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT" --Replacethefuelfilteratthespecified - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 358
. 15. ENGINE T8MlMG CHECK AND DISfRlBUTOR CHECK (SOME MODELS)* -Adjusttiming to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks,carbon trackingandcorrosion.Cleanorreplaceasneeded. 16. FUEL TANK, CAB AND LINES INSPECTION* -Inspectthefueltank - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 359
24 135kilometers)andrefil1.t Standard differential -Check fluidlevelandaddasneededat every oil change. In dustyareas,ortrailertowingapplications,drain (24 135kilometers)andrefi1l.t fluidevery15,000miles 8 Morefrequentlubricationmay be requiredonheavy-dutyor off-road use. 26, BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 360
,wheelcylinders,parking brake,etc.,atthesametime.Removeanyrust or dirtfromthewheeland mountingsurfacesbeforemountingthewheel. Inspectbrakes more often ifdrivinghabits or conditionsresult in frequentbraking. Owner Checks and Sewices Listed below are owner checks and services which should - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 361
an automatic transmission, the key should gear shift is in P (Park). On vehicleswithakeyreleaselever,tryto pressingthelever.Thekeyshouldturnto depressed. On all vehicles,thekeyshouldcomeoutonly turn to Lock onlywhenthe turn thekey to Lock without bock onlywiththekeylever in Lock. Parking brake and - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 362
GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these .Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Exhaust System compartments. ~ Drive Axle Service -Check rearlfrontaxlefluidlevelandaddasneeded.; Checkconstantvelocityjointsandaxlesealsforleaking. Transfer Case - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 363
9EXRON@ IIE AutomaticTransmissionFluid (GM Part No. 1051855). Manual Transmission: a. i5-Speed with Low Gear b. 5-SpeedwithoutLowGear a. CastrolB Syntorq or equivalent(GMPart 12346074). b. StandardTransmissionFluid(GMPart No. No. 12345349). Differential: a. Standard(Saginaw)Front and Rear Axle - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Shaft SplinelUniversal Joint Automatic Transmissin Shift Linkage, Floor ShiftLinkage,HoodandDoorHinges, Body DoorHingePins,TailgateHingeandLinkage, Folding Seat, Fuel'Door Hinge KeyLockCylinders ~~ ~ . I I I . I . . I ! Use regular engine oil or a synthetic light i, weight engine oil (SAE - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Maintenance Record Aftereach of theprecedingScheduledMaintenanceSewices is performed, record thedate,odometerreading,servicesperformed(listitemnumbers).and who performedtheservicesintheappropriatecolumn.Inaddition,retain copies of yourreceipts. It is suggestedthatreceiptsbekeptwithyour Owner'sManual - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 366
It is importantforyouoraservicestationattendant fill. under-hoodchecksateachfuel 8 to performthese Checktheengineoillevelandadd Checktheenginecoolantlevel necessary. if necessary. Q in therecoverybottleand add if fluidlevelandadd Seetheseitems in theIndexforinformationonhow * - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 367
6-34 only. 87 octane or higher. For capacity. See Page 6-69 '.. : .:: , f ' / - . , , . - . . . .,., - . . , . : ... See Tire-Loading sttcker on the inside of the rear edge of the driver's door. See Page 6-46 See Tire-Loading sticKer on the inside of the rear etige of the driver - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 368
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... ... Here you willfindout how tocontact GMC Truck if you need assistance. Thissectionalsotellsyou how toobtainservicepublications and how to in Better Business Bureau MediationlArbitratisn Program Reporting Safety Defects ...Roadside Assistance ... ...8-3 8-4 ,845 Service Publications ...8-6 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 370
or PartsManager, matterhasalreadybeenreviewedwiththeSales,Service, or theGeneralManager. help,contacttheGMCTruckConsumerRelationsManagerbycalling 1 -800-GMC-TRUCK (1 -800-462 or theplateattached to thelefttop panel andvisiblethroughthewindshield). Dealershipnameandlocation Vehicledeliverydate Nature - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 371
achieving customersatisfaction.However, if you havenot been substantiallysatisfied, GMC Truckwants you to be aware of GM's voluntaryparticipation in Warranty. We prefer that younotresort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final .decision is madeundertheCustomerSatisfactionProcedure.However, - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 372
file yourcomplainttothetimeadecisionisrendered (or 47 days if youdidnot GMC Truck). first contact your dealer or LINE* unlessstatelawprovides if youare otherwise.Whateveryourpreferencemaybe,rememberthat unhappywiththeresultsof BBB AUTO LINE - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 373
notifying youshouldimmediatelynotifyTransportCanada, GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited.Youmaywriteto:TransportCanadaat Box 8888, Ottawa,Ontario K1G 3J2. P ,includingweekendsandholidays.Shouldyouhaveany questionsaboutRoadsideassistance,callthe GMC TruckRoadside Assistance Center or Contact your dealer. - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 374
to ProductServiceBulletinsandIndexes of CanadaLimited,Service canbeobtainedbywritingto:GeneralMotors Publications Department, 1908 ColonelSam Dr., Oshawa,OntarioL1 H 8P7. GMCTruckregularlysendsitsdealersusefulservicebulletinsaboutGMC Truckproducts. GMC Truckmonitorsproductperformance in thefield. We - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 375
buy. How You can Get an Bndex: Indexesare published periodically,Most of the PSP's which could potentially apply to themostrecent GMC Truckmodelswillbe listed in themostrecent publicationforthatmodel year. Thismeans you maywant to wait until the end ofthemodelyear before ordering an index, if you - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 376
."Technicianshavetheequipment, tools, safetyinstructions, and know-howto do ajobquickly and safely. GMC Truckreservestheright November, 1992. to changetheseprocedureswithoutnoticeafter GMC Truck Sewice Publicatjoms You can gettheseProductServicePublications by usingtheorderformat the end of this - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 377
...2-22 ... A Battery ...6-37 Belts(See"SafetyBelts") BetterBusinessBureau Mediation...8-3 4.5 Blizzard...5 Brakes Adjustment...4-18 4-15 Antilock ...Antilock Warning Light ...2-70 Fluid ...6-32 4-16 Four-wheel Antilock ...Hydro-Boost System 6-33 (Hydraulic Pump) ...Master Cylinder ...6-32 2-23 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 378
(See "Audio Systems") Catalytic Converter ...6-45 6-46 Certificationnire Label ...Changing a Flat Tire ...5-16, 5-20 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-63 Child Restraints (See "Safety Belts") Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays ...2-55 Circuit Breakers (See "Fuses") Cleaning Finish Care ...6-61 Glass ...6-60 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 379
48 Exhaust System...6-45 Fan Noise ...5-16 Filter Replacement Chart ...6-69 Finish Care ...6-61 Damage...6-62 Fluid 6-1 Automatic Transmission...7 Brake...-6-32 E Oil (See ."Oil") 6-68 Capacities...Coolant...11 5. Front Axle ...6-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-21 Leak Check ...6-35 Manual Transmission - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Starting ...5-3 9-4 J Charging System Light ...2-71 Check Gages Light ...2-73 Dome ...2-48 Front Parking/Turn Signal...6-40 Headlights (See "Headlights") 2-68 Indicator...Operation ...2-37 Reading ...2-49 Roof Marker...6-42 Service Engine Soon ...2-72, 6-45 Rear ...6-42 Replacement Chart ...6-72 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 381
to Add ...6-15 When to Change ...Owner Checks and Services ...7-22 s P Parking On Hills...4-49 Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Torque (Automatic Lock Transmission) ...2-24, 4-52 ; Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-23 Passing Other Vehicles ...4-21, 4-61 PavementMarkings - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Latches ...1-5 SecondaryAir Injection (AIR) System ...6-45 Service Do-It-Yourself ...6-3 Parts Identification Label ...6-67 Publications ...8-6. 8-8 ReplacementPartsandFilter Recommendations...6-69 Service Engine Soon Light ...2-72 7-28 Service Station Checks ...Shift Indicator bight ...2-22 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Lock (Automatic Transmission) ...2-24, 4-52 Trip Odometer ...2-67 w Warning Lights. Gages 2-68. 2-76 and Indicators ...(Also See "tights") Devices, Other ...5-3 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance...6-55 Aluminum ...6-62 Hub CapsNVheel Nut Caps ...5-22 Nut Torque ...6-34. 6-68 Replacement ...6-55 - 1993 GMC Yukon | Owner's Manual - Page 384
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