2010 GMC Acadia Owners Manual

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Customer Satisfaction

Drive Systems

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 10-25, 9-28

Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-10
Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv . . . . . . . 13-16

Data Recorders, Event Daytime Running Lamps/

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Delayed Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Delayed Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24, 5-29

Driving

Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-48
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-8
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

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INDEX

Driving for Better Fuel

Engine (cont.)

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Coolant Temperature

Dual Automatic Climate

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Coolant Temperature

DVD

Rear Seat Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-36
DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Electrical System

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Fuses and Circuit

Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Check and Service Engine

Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-6
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Cooling System Messages . . .5-38
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23
Overheated Protection

Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .9-24
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Engine Oil

Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-16
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Filter

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-3
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Flat Tire, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93
Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . .10-11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Fog Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . .3-10

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-44
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-44
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-43
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43
Requirements, California . . . . .9-43
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39

Fuel Economy

Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Fuses

Engine Compartment

Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Fuses and Circuit

Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

INDEX

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Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52

Gasoline

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43

Gauges

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Warning Lights and

Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . 5-32
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Daytime Running Lamps/

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .5-23
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Heated and Ventilated Front

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
High Voltage Devices and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

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INDEX

Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Instrument Panel

Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii, 7-1

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-40
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-37
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Lamps

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-17
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
LATCH System

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

Replacing Parts After a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-61

Latch, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

Liftgate

Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Lighting

Delayed Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Delayed Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lights

Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Engine Coolant

Temperature Warning . . . . . . .5-21
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23

Lights (cont.)

High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
StabiliTrak® Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-21
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Locks

Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-11

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-17
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . .5-41
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-38
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40

INDEX

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Messages (cont.)

Object Detection System . . . . .5-40
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Monitor System,

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22, 7-28
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

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INDEX

Navigation System

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Off-Road

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .10-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-46
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Operation, Infotainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Outlets

Perchlorate Materials

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3

Overheated Engine

Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Parking

Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-27
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-23

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-39

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-46

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Pregnancy, Using Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Privacy

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-17

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-9

Proposition 65 Warning,

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

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Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-17
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Rear Audio

Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

Rear Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10, 8-11

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

Rear Seat Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-44
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

INDEX

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-36
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-5
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-11

Recreational Vehicle

Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-46
Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-15
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Retained Accessory

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Reimbursement Program,

Ride Control Systems

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

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INDEX

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Replacing After a Crash . . . . . .3-31
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-30

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-15
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . 11-2
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-8
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated and Ventilated

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Seats (cont.)

Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-6
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Secondary Latch System . . . . . 10-76
Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62, 3-64

Security

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-4
Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-11
Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
. . . . .12-1

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-8
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42

Servicing the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 3-44

Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22

Signals, Turn and

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77

Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
StabiliTrak System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . . 5-21
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Storage Areas

Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cargo Management System . . . 4-3
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Storage Areas (cont.)

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System

Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

System Check

Automatic Transmission

Shiftlock Control

. . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-14
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Tires

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-46
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-44
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Sealant and

Compressor Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

Sealant and Compressor

Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Secondary Latch System . . . 10-76
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Uniform Tire Quality

INDEX

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Tires (cont.)

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-56
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-48
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-57
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-47
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-83
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-53
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9

Turn and Lane-Change

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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INDEX

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-35
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-52
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-56
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Using this Manual

Vehicle

Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83

Vehicle Care

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-66
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Service Parts Identification

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . . 5-44
Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

When It Is Time for New

Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Voltage Devices, and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Warning Lights, Gauges,

and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51

Where to Put the Child

Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Windshield

Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-27
Wipers

Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Wiring, High Voltage

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-30
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-35
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-59

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

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Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-8
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-11

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-14
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Introduction

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Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name ACADIA, are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25851640 B Second Printing

©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction

Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

{ WARNING

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

Introduction

} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

In Brief

1-1

Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger

Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-18
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

A. Air Vents on page 8‑12. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

C.

page 5‑4 . Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11 .

D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on

page 5‑32 (If Equipped).

E. Solar Sensor. See Dual

Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4.

F. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6 .

Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See Navigation System manual.

G. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1 .

H. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑5 .

I.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5 .

J. Cruise Control on page 9‑32. K. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2 .

L. Horn on page 5‑4. M. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2 .

N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 .

O. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑4.

In Brief

1-3

P. Center Console Shift Lever

(If Equipped). See “Console Shift Lever” under Shifting Into Park on page 9‑21 .

Q. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3 .

R. Cupholders on page 4‑1. S. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. T. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑5 .

U. Heated Front Seats on

page 3‑9 (If Equipped). V. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑15
(If Equipped).

W. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

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In Brief

Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. To open or close the liftgate, press and hold & until the liftgate begins to move. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors.

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 .

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Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually:

From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the Q or " button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the controls are located on the front doors. " (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8 .

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Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Press and hold the liftgate button & on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Windows

. Press the liftgate button on the

center console.

. Press the touchpad switch on

the outside liftgate handle.

For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑9 .

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑20.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats 1. Pull the handle under the seat to

unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position and release the handle. Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place. Power Seats

Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (A) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 . To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 . Press the front or rear of the control (C) to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 .

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Second Row Seats

To access the third row, pull the sliding seat lever forward so that the seat cushion folds and the entire seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3‑10.

A. Power Seat Adjustment Control B. Reclining Seatbacks C. Lumbar Adjustment

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Third Row Seats The third row seats can be folded forward or removed.

Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat and push the seatback forward. For detailed procedures see Third Row Seats on page 3‑13.

Heated Seats

Heated Front Seats The heated seat controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate them. I: Press to turn on the heated seatback. J: Press to turn on or off the heated seat and seatback. For more information see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9.

Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with this feature, the controls are on the front doors near the handle. H : Press to ventilate the seat. z : Press to heat the seat. For more information see Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10 .

Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2.

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The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑39 for more information.

Safety Belt

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑16. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑19. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑25. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑55 .

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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the

driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror.

3. Press either (A) or (B) again to

deselect the mirror.

Folding Mirrors For vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out

to the driving position.

2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to

the folded position.

If equipped, manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Interior Mirror If equipped, a manual inside rearview mirror can be adjusted so that the driver can see behind the vehicle more clearly. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Use the day/night adjustment to help prevent glare from the headlamps behind you. Move the lever located at the base of the mirror, to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use. For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will move automatically to reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps automatically come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.

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Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E: Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑5.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

1. Pull the lever down to adjust the

steering wheel.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

See Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2 .

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. 9 : Turns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps.

;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # (If Equipped): Push the fog lamp button in to turn on the fog lamps. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1 .

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3 . Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 9 : Turns the wipers off.

6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1: Slow wipes. 2: Fast wipes.

Windshield Washer J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 .

Climate Controls

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A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning

E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Air Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger

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A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side Temperature Control

H. Display I. Power (On/Off) J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. PASS (Passenger) M. Passenger Side Temperature

Control

See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8‑10 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑11.

Vehicle Features Radio(s)

Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.

f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.

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4 : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2. Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑6.

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Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: 1. Turn the ignition key to

ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O , to turn the radio on.

2. Press G to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).

3. Press the pushbutton located

under any one of the labels to be changed.

4. To increase or decrease the time

or date, turn f clockwise or counter‐clockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicles specific audio system, see Clock on page 5‑8 .

Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call

1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.

Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑34 .

Bluetooth® The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system, microphone and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth on page 7‑46.

Steering Wheel Controls

w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems.

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Increases or decreases

+ e − e : volume. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod® or USB device. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

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Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.

Cruise Control

Storage Compartments

T : On/Off. + RES: Press to accelerate or resume speed. SET– : Press to set speed or decrease speed. [ : Press to cancel cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 9‑32.

For vehicles with a second row center console, open each area to access the storage compartment inside.

Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12‐volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below

the climate controls.

. At the rear of the center floor

console. In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlets, remove the cover. See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.

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The switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above the rearview mirror. Vent: Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof. Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear or front of the switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof. For more information see Sunroof on page 2‑22 .

Press the buttons (B, C) on the front of the consoles to access the upper and lower storage areas. Increase the storage area by folding the top of the console forward. Lift up on rear console handle (A) and pull forward. See Floor Console Storage on page 4‑2 .

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Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak® The traction control system limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off the traction control part of StabiliTrak, press and release 5 located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑36 . The StabiliTrak system remains on.

For more information, see StabiliTrak System on page 9‑30.

Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The Tire Pressure Monitor System alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor System can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑44 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑46.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.

See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑59 for complete operating information.

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the “Change Engine Oil Soon” message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

2.

with the engine off. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press the vehicle information button until “Oil Life Remaining” displays. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: The vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display.

3.

Press the trip odometer reset stem until “Oil Life Remaining” displays. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the set/reset button until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the “Change Engine Oil Soon” message goes off. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until “Oil Life Remaining” shows “100%.” Three chimes sound and the “Change Engine Oil Soon” message goes off.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9 .

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

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. Replace the vehicle's tires with

the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/gmc (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

OnStar®

OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.

How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation. Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY

1‐877‐248‐2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.

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The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at