2011 GMC Acadia Owners Manual

Locks

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . .5-43
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .5-39
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40

Messages (cont.)

Mirrors (cont.)

Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41
Object Detection System . . . . .5-42
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .5-42
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24, 7-30
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Navigation

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

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Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Off-Road

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

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . .10-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-48
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Operation, Infotainment

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

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Overheated Engine

Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

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

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Parking

Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-28
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-23

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-41
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3

Personalization

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47

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Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-50

Power

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-21
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Pregnancy, Using Safety

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

Privacy

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-19

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . .13-11

Proposition 65 Warning,

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

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Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-19
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Rear Audio

Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

Rear Climate Control

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

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48

Rear Seat Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . .7-48
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-37
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-6
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Records

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10

Recreational Vehicle

Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 3-48
Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-17
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16

Restraints

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87

Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-55

Reimbursement Program,

Retained Accessory

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Ride Control Systems

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-42

Roads

Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8, 13-10

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

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Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3
Running the Vehicle While

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

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Replacing After a Crash . . . . . .3-32
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-30

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-17
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . 11-2
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-11
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-9
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 . . . . . 10-80
Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65, 3-67

Security

Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-4
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-10
Maintenance, General

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

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Scheduling Appointments . . . .13-11
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Shift Lock Control Function

Check, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Shifting

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23

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Signals, Turn and

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

Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82

Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . . 5-22
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Storage Areas

Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Cargo Management System . . . 4-3

Storage Areas (cont.)

Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-15
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Tires

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-48
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44

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Tires (cont.)

Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Sealant and

Compressor Kit

. . . . . . . . . . . 10-63

Sealant and Compressor

Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70
Secondary Latch System . . . 10-80
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-59
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53

Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-47
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-54
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-46
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-87
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-52
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-45

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Turn and Lane-Change

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

INDEX

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

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-55
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-59
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-55
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Using this Manual

Vehicle

Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-47
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-46
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-46
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87

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Vehicle Care

Storing the Tire Sealant

and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-70
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45

Vehicle Identification

Service Parts Identification

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Voltage Devices, and

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Warning Lights, Gauges,

and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . . 5-46

Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
. . . . 3-55
Where to Put the Restraint Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Windshield

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-29
Wipers

Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Wiring, High Voltage

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and

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

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

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

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-47
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-55

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

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-39
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-31
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-35
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-56

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

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Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90

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

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-10

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

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-16
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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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. 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.

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Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer 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

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20759681 B Second Printing

©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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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.

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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) % : 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 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for

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

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and

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

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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

C.

page 5‑5. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑12.

D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on

E.

F.

page 5‑33 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. USB Port (Inside IP Storage). See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑37. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See Navigation System manual.

G. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

H. Hood Release. See Hood on

I.

page 10‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

J. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. K. Cruise Control on page 9‑33. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

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

page 5‑2.

O. Driver Information Center

(DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑25 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑30.

P. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑4. Q. Console Shift Lever

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

R. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3.

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S. Cupholders on page 4‑1. T. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. U. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑6. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑31. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑28. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate on page 2‑10.

V. Heated and Ventilated

Front Seats on page 3‑9
(If Equipped).

W. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑16
(If Equipped).

X. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

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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.

Press Q to lock all doors. 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.

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

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.

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.

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 K button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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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

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑20.

A. Seat Adjustment Handle B. Driver Seat Height Adjustment

Lever

C. Seatback Lever To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat

to unlock it.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position, and then release the handle.

. Press the liftgate button on the

center console.

. Press the touchpad switch on

the outside liftgate handle.

For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑10.

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Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.

To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the entire seat

by moving the control (A) up or down.

. Adjust the seatback by tilting the

top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7. Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (C). See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure it is locked in place.

Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (C) to adjust the seatback. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3
and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑7 for more information. Power Seats

A. Seat Adjustment Control B. Seatback Control C. Lumbar Control

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Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback

recliner, and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17
for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until

two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver

position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat and outside mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47 for more information.

Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. S : Press to recall the easy exit seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park). See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47 for more information.

Second Row Seats

The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat lever forward, the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3‑10.

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Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown,

Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat and push the seatback forward to fold. See Third Row Seats on page 3‑13
for more information.

If available, press to heat the

Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running. I: seatback only. H : the entire seat. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback.

If available, press to ventilate

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Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9 for more information.

Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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Safety Belts

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

United States

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑41 for more information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

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 3‑57.

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door.

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To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the

mirror.

2. Press on the control pad to

adjust the mirror.

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

deselect the mirror.

Folding Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out

to the driving position.

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

the folded position.

For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. Interior Mirror The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from other vehicles headlamps. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming feature comes on. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

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3. Pull or push the steering wheel

Dome Lamp Override

closer or away from you.

4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps 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.

The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E DOME OFF: Press the top of the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened.

An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so 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.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. O : 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. 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # : Use to turn on or off the fog lamps (if equipped). 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.

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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.

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Windshield Washer J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6.

Climate Controls

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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or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑11.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. When using the ERS Mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). 2. Press the plus/minus button located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑27.

Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Auto Operation) 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

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Vehicle Features Radio(s)

© ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 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. For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑39 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑48 for more information.

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.

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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 7‑7. 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.

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XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service 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).

For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑8.

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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 7‑37.

Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle 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 7‑50.

Steering Wheel Controls

w / c 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.

Increases or decreases

+ e − e : volume. c x : 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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Cruise Control

T : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑33.

Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. 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 (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the Navigation System Manual for more information.

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Storage Compartments

For vehicles with a second row center console, press the buttons (B) or (C) to access storage areas. Lift up on (A) for additional storage area. See Floor Console Storage on page 4‑2.

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Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12‐volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. 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 5‑9.

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 9‑21.

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.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak® System 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 and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑37. The StabiliTrak system remains on.

For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑31.

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

The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early

indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS 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 10‑47.

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 temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑63 for complete operating information. If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑61.

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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. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.

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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 10‑11.

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.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. 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
(1‐800‐462-8782) TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0801
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8
or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more information.

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Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.

Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) 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.gmcownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

OnStar®

For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, 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.

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How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect 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 Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.

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Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, 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; 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 push the Q button 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 Glove Box Kit.

OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service can’t work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate.

OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and the vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems OnStar can’t control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.

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OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. On some vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.