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Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located just to the passenger's side of the center of the grill. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly. 6-8

Section	Page
2000 Yukon/YukonXL Owner's Manual (GMT800)	1
	24
Entry to the Third Seat Folding the Third Seat	24
Fold and Tilt Feature (Suburban/Yukon XL Third Seat)	25
Removing the Third Row Seats	26
Replacing the Rear Seat (Third Row Seats)	27
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	28
Why Safety Belts Work	30
Here Are Questions Many People Ask	33
About Safety Belts	33
and the Answers	33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	34
Adults	34
Driver Position	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	40
Right Front Passenger Position	41
Air Bag Systems	41
How the Air Bag Systems Work	44
Where are the air bags?	44
When should an air bag inflate?	46
What makes an air bag inflate?	46
How does an air bag restrain? What will you see after an air bag inflates?	47
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Air	49
Bag-Equipped Vehicle	49
Center Passenger Position	50
Lap Belt	50
Rear Seat Passengers	51
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	51
Lap-Shoulder Belt	52
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	54
Children	57
Smaller Children and Babies	57
Child Restraints	60
Where to Put the Restraint	64
Top Strap	64
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	70
Larger Children	73
Safety Belt Extender	76
Checking Your Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	76
NOTES	77
Section 2 Features and Controls	78
Keys	79
Door Locks	80
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	81
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	82
Lockout Prevention	83
Child Security Locks (If Equipped)	83
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	84
Operation	85
Remote Panic Alarm	85
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	85
Battery Replacement	85
Resynchronization	86
Liftgate Caution	87
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate	87
Panel Doors	87
Theft	88
Key in the Ignition	88
Parking at Night	88
Parking Lots	88
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	89
Testing the Alarm	90
Passlock	90
New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions	91
Retained Accessory Power (If Equipped)	92
Starting Your Engine	92
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	94
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transmission Operation	95
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch	99
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	99
Front Axle Locking Feature	99
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	100
Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD	102
Shifting to 2HI	102
Shifting to 4LO	102
Shifting Out of 4LO	102
Shifting to NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	103
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into PARK (P)	105
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	106
Torque Lock	107
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	107
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust	108
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	109
Level Control (If Equipped)	110
Self-Adjusting	110
Automatic Level Control	110
Autoride	111
(If Equipped)	111
Locking Rear Axle	111
Windows	111
Manual Windows	111
Power Windows (If Equipped)	111
Horn	112
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	112
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	113
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals	113
Turn Signal On Chime	114
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	114
Flash-To-Pass Feature	114
Windshield Wipers	115
Windshield Washer	116
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	116
Cruise Control	117
Setting Cruise Control	118
Resuming a Set Speed	118
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	119
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	119
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	119
Using Cruise Control on Hills	119
Ending Cruise Control	119
Erasing Speed Memory	119
Exterior Lamps	120
Automatic Headlamp System	120
Lamps On Reminder	121
Daytime Running Lamps	121
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	122
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped)	123
Interior Lamps	123
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	123
Exit Lighting	123
Illuminated Entry	123
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Dome Lamps	124
Battery Run-Down Protection	124
Mirrors	125
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	125
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped)	125
Mirror Operation	126
Compass Operation	126
Compass Calibration	126
Compass Variance	127
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped)	128
Temperature Display	128
Electrochromic Mirror Operation	129
Compass Operation	129
Compass Calibration	129
Compass Variance	130
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors	131
Camper- Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	131
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	131
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	131
Convex Outside Mirror	132
Storage Compartments	132
Glove Box	132
Cupholders	132
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)	132
Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	133
Rear Storage Compartment	133
Cargo Security Shade	133
Cargo Tie Downs	134
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	135
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)	135
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	136
Front Ashtray	136
Accessory Power Outlets	137
Sun Visors	138
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	138
Sunroof (If Equipped)	138
HomeLink	139
Transmitter (If Equipped)	139
Programming the Transmitter	139
Operating the Transmitter Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling	141
Code Feature (If Equipped)	141
Erasing Channels	142
Accessories	142
OnStar	142
System (If Equipped)	142
The Instrument Panel	143
Your Information System	143
Instrument Panel Cluster	145
Speedometer and Odometer	146
Trip Odometer	146
Engine Hour Meter Display	146
Tachometer	146
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	146
Safety Belt Reminder Light	147
Air Bag Readiness Light	147
Voltmeter	148
Brake System Warning Light	149
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	150
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped)	151
Low Traction Light Traction Off Light	153
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	154
If the Light Is Flashing	155
If the Light Is On Steady	156
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	157
Oil Pressure Gage	157
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	158
Tow/Haul Light	158
Fuel Gage	159
Message Center	159
BATTERY TRANS FLUID HOT	160
TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE	161
LOW COOLANT	162
CHECK COOLANT TEMP	162
ENGINE OVERHEATED	163
REDUCED ENGINE POWER	163
CHECK ENG OIL PRESSURE	163
CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL	163
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	164
SECURITY	164
SERVICE 4WD (If Equipped)	164
LOW WASHER FLUID	164
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL	165
CARGO DOOR AJAR	165
LOW FUEL	165
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	166
Comfort Controls	167
Standard Comfort Controls	167
Fan Knob	167
Temperature Knob	167
Mode Knob	167
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped)	168
Fan Knob	168
Temperature Knob	168
Mode Knob	168
Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)	170
Fan Control	170
Temperature Knob	170
Mode Knob	171
Automatic Operation	171
Mode Knob	172
Manual Operation	172
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped)	173
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped)	173
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)	174
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)	175
Air Conditioning	176
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	176
Heating Defogging and Defrosting	177
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	177
Ventilation System	178
Ventilation Tips	179
Audio Systems	180
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button	180
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	180
AM-FM Stereo	180
Playing the Radio	180
Finding a Station	180
Setting the Tone	181
Adjusting the Speakers	181
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	182
Playing the Radio	182
Finding a Station	182
Setting the Tone	183
Adjusting the Speakers	183
Playing a Cassette Tape	183
CD Adapter Kits	184
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	184
Playing the Radio	184
Finding a Station	185
Setting the Tone	186
Adjusting the Speakers	186
Playing a Cassette Tape	187
CD Adapter Kits	188
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	189
Playing the Radio	189
Finding a Station	189
Setting the Tone	190
Adjusting the Speakers	191
Playing a Compact Disc	191
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)	193
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	194
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	196
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	197
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	197
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	198
Understanding Radio Reception	199
AM	199
FM Stereo	199
Tips About Your Audio System	199
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	200
Care of Your Compact Discs	202
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	202
Fixed Mast Antenna	202
NOTES	203
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	204
Defensive Driving	205
Drunken Driving	206
Control of a Vehicle Braking	209
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	210
Using Anti- Lock	212
Braking in Emergencies	212
Traction Assist System (Option)	212
Steering	214
Power Steering	214
Steering Tips	214
Driving on Curves	214
Steering in Emergencies	215
Off-Road Recovery	216
Passing	217
Loss of Control	218
Skidding	218
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	219
Before You Go Off-Roading	222
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	222
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas	223
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	223
Scanning the Terrain	224
Driving on Off-Road Hills	225
Approaching a Hill	225
Driving Uphill	226
Driving Downhill	229
Driving Across an Incline	230
Stalling on an Incline	231
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	232
Driving in Water	232
After Off-Road Driving	233
Driving at Night	234
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	235
Hydroplaning	236
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	237
Driving Through Flowing Water	237
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	237
City Driving	238
Freeway Driving	239
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	240
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads	241
Winter Driving	243
Driving on Snow or Ice	243
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	245
Recreational Vehicle Towing	247
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	247
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	248
Loading Your Vehicle	249
Front Axle Reserve Capacity	252
Total Vehicle Reserve Capacity	253
Trailer Recommendations	253
Towing a Trailer	254
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	255
Tow/Haul Mode	255
Weight of the Trailer	256
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	259
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	259
Hitches Safety Chains	260
Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer	261
Following Distance	262
Passing	262
Backing Up	262
Making Turns	263
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	263
Driving On Grades	263
Parking on Hills	264
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	265
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	265
Trailer Wiring Harness	265
Basic Trailer Wiring Package	265
Heavy- Duty Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped)	266
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness	267
Power Winches Step-Bumper Pad	268
NOTES	269
Section 5 Problems on the Road	270
Hazard Warning Flashers	271
Other Warning Devices	271
Jump Starting	272
Towing Your Vehicle	277
Engine Overheating	278
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)	278
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	279
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	280
Cooling System	281
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	283
Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat	287
Changing a Flat Tire	288
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	289
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	292
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	298
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	300
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks	301
NOTES	303
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	304
Service	305
Doing Your Own Service Work	305
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	306
Fuel	306
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank	308
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	310
Checking Things Under the Hood	311
Hood Release	311
VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine	312
Engine Oil	313
Checking Engine Oil	313
When to Add Engine Oil	314
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	315
Engine Oil Additives	316
When to Change Engine Oil	316
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	317
What to Do with Used Oil	317
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	317
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	319
Automatic Transmission Fluid	320
When to Check and Change	320
How to Check	320
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold	321
Checking the Fluid Level	321
How to Add Fluid	323
Rear Axle	323
When to Check Lubricant	323
How to Check Lubricant	323
What to Use	324
Four-Wheel Drive	324
Transfer Case	324
When to Check Lubricant	324
How to Check Lubricant	324
What to Use	324
Front Axle	325
When to Check Lubricant	325
How to Check Lubricant What to Use	325
Engine Coolant	325
What to Use	326
Checking Coolant	327
Adding Coolant	328
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	328
Power Steering Fluid	329
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	329
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	329
What to Use	329
Windshield Washer Fluid	330
What to Use	330
Adding Washer Fluid	330
Brakes	331
Brake Fluid	331
Checking Brake Fluid What to Add	332
Brake Wear	333
Brake Pedal Travel	334
Brake Adjustment	334
Replacing Brake System Parts	334
Battery	335
Vehicle Storage	335
Bulb Replacement	335
Halogen Bulbs	335
Headlamps	336
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	337
Taillamps	338
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	339
Tires	339
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	340
When to Check	341
How to Check	341
Tire Inspection and Rotation	341
When It s Time for New Tires	343
Buying New Tires	343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	344
Treadwear	345
Traction	345
AA, A, B, C	345
Temperature	345
A, B, C	345
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	346
Wheel Replacement	346
Used Replacement Wheels	347
Tire Chains	347
Appearance Care	348
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	349
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	349
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	349
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl	350
Cleaning Leather	350
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	351
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	351
Care of Safety Belts	351
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	351
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	351
Weatherstrips	352
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	352
Washing Your Vehicle	352
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	352
Finish Care	352
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	353
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	353
Cleaning Tires	354
Sheet Metal Damage	354
Finish Damage	354
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting	355
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	356
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	357
Engine Identification	357
Service Parts Identification Label	357
Electrical System	358
Add-On Electrical Equipment	358
Windshield Wipers	358
Power Windows and Other Power Options	358
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	358
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	359
Center Instrument Panel Utility Block	361
Underhood Electrical Center	362
Replacement Bulbs*	366
Capacities and Specifications	367
Wheels and Tires	367
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)	368
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)	369
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)	369
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	370
NOTES	371

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