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If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out. 5-25

Section	Page
2002 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Model Reference	7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Manual Front Seat	9
Manual Cushion Tilt (If Equipped)	10
Manual Lumbar Control (If Equipped)	10
Power Seat(s) (If Equipped)	11
Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)	12
Memory Seat (If Equipped)	12
Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)	13
Reclining Seatbacks	13
Head Restraints	15
Rear Seats	15
	60
Children	61
Infants and Young Children	61
Restraint Systems for Children	65
Where to Put the Restraint	68
Top Strap	69
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (If Equipped)	73
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	75
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	75
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	78
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	80
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	80
Older Children	83
Safety Belt Extender	86
Checking Your Restraint Systems	86
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	86
Section 2 Features and Controls	87
Windows	88
Manual Windows	89
Power Windows (If Equipped)	89
Express-Down Window	89
Lock-Out Switch	89
Keys	90
Door Locks	92
Power Door Locks	93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)	94
Lockout Prevention	96
Child Security Locks (If Equipped)	96
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	97
Operation	98
Remote Panic Alarm	98
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	98
Battery Replacement	98
Resynchronization	99
Liftgate	100
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate	100
Panel Doors	101
Theft	101
Key in the Ignition	101
Parking at Night	102
Parking Lots	102
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	102
Testing the Alarm	103
Passlock	104
New Vehicle "Break-In"	104
Ignition Positions	105
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped)	106
Starting Your Engine	106
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	107
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	108
Automatic Transmission Operation	108
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button	112
Parking Brake	112
Shifting Into PARK (P)	113
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	115
Torque Lock	115
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	116
Parking Over Things That Burn	116
Engine Exhaust	117
Running Your Vehicle While You're Parked	117
Level Control ( If Equipped)	118
Self-Adjusting	118
Automatic Level Control	119
Autoride_ (If Equipped)	119
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)	119
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	120
Front Axle Locking Feature	120
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped)	120
Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD	122
Shifting into 2HI	122
Shifting into 4LO	122
Shifting Out of 4LO	123
Shifting into NEUTRAL	123
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	124
Horn	124
Tilt Wheel	124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	125
Turn and Lane Change Signals	125
Turn Signal On Chime	126
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	126
Flash-To-Pass Feature	126
Windshield Wipers	126
Windshield Washer	127
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	127
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	128
Setting Cruise Control	129
Resuming a Set Speed	129
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	130
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	130
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	130
Using Cruise Control on Hills	130
Ending Cruise Control	130
Erasing Speed Memory	130
Exterior Lamps	131
Automatic Headlamp System	132
Lamps On Reminder	132
Daytime Running Lamps	133
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	134
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped)	134
Interior Lamps	135
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	135
Exit Lighting	135
Illuminated Entry	135
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	135
Dome Lamps	136
Battery Run-Down Protection	136
Mirrors	137
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	137
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped)	137
Temperature Display	138
Electrochromic Mirror Operation	138
Compass Operation	138
Compass Calibration	139
Compass Variance	139
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors	140
Camper-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	141
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	141
Convex Outside Mirror	142
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	142
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	142
Storage Compartments	142
Glove Box	142
Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	143
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)	143
Cupholders	144
Rear Storage Compartment	144
Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped)	144
Cargo Tie Downs	145
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	145
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)	146
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	147
Front Ashtray	147
Sun Visors	147
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	148
Accessory Power Outlets	148
OnStar System (If Equipped)	149
OnStar Services	150
OnStar System Limitations	151
Sunroof (If Equipped)	152
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	153
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	153
Training a Garage Door Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped)	154
Canadian Programming	155
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	155
Erasing Channels	155
Resetting Defaults	155
Accessories	155
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System	156
Instrument Panel Cluster	158
Speedometer and Odometer	159
Trip Odometer	159
Engine Hour Meter Display	159
Tachometer	159
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	159
Safety Belt Reminder Light	160
Air Bag Readiness Light	160
Voltmeter	161
Brake System Warning Light	162
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	163
Low Traction Light (If Equipped)	164
Traction Off Light (If Equipped)	164
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	166
Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped)	166
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	168
If the Light Is Flashing	170
If the Light Is On Steady	170
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	171
Oil Pressure Gage	172
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	173
Tow/Haul Light	173
Fuel Gage	173
Message Center	174
Battery	174
Trans Fluid Hot	175
Trans Hot...Idle Engine	176
Low Coolant	177
Check Coolant Temp	177
Engine Overheated	177
Reduced Engine Power	177
Check Eng Oil Pressure	178
Check Eng Oil Level	178
Change Engine Oil	179
Security	179
Service 4WD (If Equipped)	179
Low Washer Fluid	179
Service Ride Control	180
Cargo Door Ajar	180
Low Fuel	180
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	181
Comfort Controls	182
Standard Comfort Controls	182
Fan Knob	182
Temperature Knob	182
Mode Knob	182
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped)	183
Fan Knob	183
Temperature Knob	183
Mode Knob	183
Mode Buttons	184
Fan Control	185
Temperature Knob	186
Mode Knob -- Manual Operation	186
Mode Buttons	187
Mode Knob -- Automatic Operation	187
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped)	189
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (With Sunroof)	189
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped)	190
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)	191
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)	192
Air Conditioning	193
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	193
Heating	194
Defogging and Defrosting	194
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	194
Ventilation System	195
Ventilation Tips	196
Audio Systems	197
Setting the Clock for Systems with the Set Button	197
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	197
AM-FM Stereo	197
Playing the Radio	197
Finding a Station	197
Setting Preset Stations	198
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	198
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	198
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	199
Playing the Radio	199
Finding a Station	199
Setting Preset Stations	200
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	201
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	201
Playing a Compact Disc	201
Compact Disc Messages	203
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)	203
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	205
Primary Radio Controls	206
Remote Cassette Tape Player Controls	207
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	207
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	207
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	208
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	208
Understanding Radio Reception	209
AM	209
FM Stereo	209
Tips About Your Audio System	209
Care of Your Compact Discs	210
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	210
Cleaning Your Remote Cassette Tape Player	210
Fixed Mast Antenna	211
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	212
Defensive Driving	213
Drunken Driving	214
Control of a Vehicle	217
Braking	217
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	218
Using Anti-Lock	220
Braking in Emergencies	220
Traction Assist System (TAS) (Option)	220
Steering	223
Power Steering	223
Speed-Sensitive Steering (If Equipped)	223
Steering Tips	223
Driving on Curves	223
Steering in Emergencies	224
Off-Road Recovery	225
Passing	226
Loss of Control	227
Skidding	227
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	229
Before You Go Off-Roading	232
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	232
Environmental Concerns	233
Traveling to Remote Areas	233
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	234
Scanning the Terrain	235
Driving on Off-Road Hills	236
Approaching a Hill	236
Driving Uphill	237
Driving Downhill	240
Driving Across an Incline	242
Stalling on an Incline	243
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	244
Driving in Water	245
After Off-Road Driving	246
Driving at Night	246
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	248
Hydroplaning	249
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	250
Driving Through Flowing Water	250
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	250
City Driving	251
Freeway Driving	252
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	253
Highway Hypnosis	254
Hill and Mountain Roads	254
Winter Driving	256
Driving on Snow or Ice	257
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	258
Recreational Vehicle Towing	260
Dinghy Towing	261
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles)	263
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	263
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	263
Loading Your Vehicle	264
Trailer Recommendations	266
Towing a Trailer	266
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	267
Tow/Haul Mode	268
Weight of the Trailer	269
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	273
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	274
Hitches	274
Safety Chains	274
Trailer Brakes	275
Driving with a Trailer	275
Following Distance	276
Passing	276
Backing Up	276
Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	277
Driving On Grades	277
Parking on Hills	278
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	279
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	280
Trailer Wiring Harness	280
Basic Trailer Wiring Package	280
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped)	281
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness	282
Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter	283
Power Winches	283
Step-Bumper Pad	283
Section 5 Problems on the Road	284
Hazard Warning Flashers	285
Other Warning Devices	285
Jump Starting	286
Towing Your Vehicle	292
Engine Overheating	292
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)	292
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	293
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	294
Cooling System	295
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	297
Engine Fan Noise	301
If a Tire Goes Flat	301
Changing a Flat Tire	302
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	303
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	308
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	314
Spare Tire	319
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	319
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	320
Using the Recovery Hooks	320
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	322
Service	323
Doing Your Own Service Work	323
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	324
Fuel (Gasoline)	324
Gasoline Octane	324
Gasoline Specifications	325
California Fuel	325
Additives	326
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)	326
Fuels in Foreign Countries	328
Filling Your Tank	328
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	330
Checking Things Under the Hood	331
Hood Release	331
Engine Compartment Overview	333
Engine Oil	336
Checking Engine Oil	336
When to Add Engine Oil	337
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	339
Engine Oil Additives	340
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	340
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	341
What to Do with Used Oil	341
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	342
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	344
Automatic Transmission Fluid	345
When to Check and Change	345
How to Check	345
Checking the Fluid Level	346
How to Add Fluid	348
Rear Axle	348
When to Check Lubricant	348
How to Check Lubricant	349
What to Use	349
Four-Wheel Drive	349
Transfer Case	349
When to Check Lubricant	349
How to Check Lubricant	350
What to Use	350
Front Axle	350
When to Check Lubricant	350
How to Check Lubricant	351
What to Use	351
Engine Coolant	352
What to Use	353
Checking Coolant	354
Adding Coolant	354
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	355
Power Steering Fluid	356
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	357
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	357
What to Use	357
Windshield Washer Fluid	357
What to Use	357
Adding Washer Fluid	357
Brakes	358
Brake Fluid	358
Checking Brake Fluid	359
What to Add	360
Brake Wear	361
Brake Pedal Travel	361
Brake Adjustment	361
Replacing Brake System Parts	362
Battery	362
Vehicle Storage	363
Bulb Replacement	363
Halogen Bulbs	363
Headlamps	364
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	365
Taillamps	366
Roof Marker Lamps	367
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	369
Tires	370
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	371
When to Check	371
How to Check	371
Tire Inspection and Rotation	372
When It's Time for New Tires	373
Buying New Tires	373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	375
Treadwear	375
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	375
Temperature -- A, B, C	376
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	376
Wheel Replacement	377
Used Replacement Wheels	378
Tire Chains	379
Appearance Care	380
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	381
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	381
Using Cleaner on Fabric	381
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	382
Cleaning Vinyl	382
Cleaning Leather	382
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	383
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	383
Care of Safety Belts	383
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	383
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	384
Weatherstrips	384
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	384
Washing Your Vehicle	384
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	385
Finish Care	385
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	386
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	386
Cleaning Tires	386
Sheet Metal Damage	387
Finish Damage	387
Underbody Maintenance	387
Chemical Paint Spotting	387
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	388
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	389
Engine Identification	389
Service Parts Identification Label	389
Electrical System	390
Add-On Electrical Equipment	390
Windshield Wipers	390
Power Windows and Other Power Options	390
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	390
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	391
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	393
Underhood Fuse Block	394
Replacement Bulbs	398
Capacities and Specifications	399
Wheels and Tires	399
Cooling System Capacity	400
Engine Oil with Filter Capacity	401

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