Page 1 Acadia Limited Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.
Page 5 Introduction : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Infotainment System ... 18 Steering Wheel Controls ..18 Cruise Control ....18 Instrument Panel Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Instrument Panel .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 158. Lane Departure Warning Instrument Panel Illumination (LDW) 0 195 (If Equipped). Control 0 146. 2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 98 (Out of View). Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). 21. Data Link Connector (DLC) See Tow/Haul Mode 0 181. (Out of View).
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press again to cancel the panic alarm. Information See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section provides a brief System Operation 0 25. overview about some of the important features that may or may Remote Vehicle Start not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Turn on the hazard warning Power Door Locks : Press to lock the doors. flashers. See Power Door Locks 0 29. Turn the vehicle on and then off. Liftgate See Remote Vehicle Start 0 27. To open the liftgate the vehicle must Door Locks be in P (Park).
Page 11: Windows
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Press Uplevel Shown, Base Similar Press the touch pad on the 1. Seat Adjustment Control outside liftgate handle. Press the switch to lower the 2. Seatback Control See Liftgate 0 31. window. Pull the switch up to 3.
Page 12: Memory Features
In Brief Adjust the seatback by tilting the See Memory Seats 0 47 and To fold the third row seatback: top of the control (2) forward or Vehicle Personalization 0 132. 1. If the second row seat is in the rearward.
Page 13: Heated And Cooled Front
In Brief 6. Push the seatback forward to : If equipped, press to cool the lay flat. entire seat. See Third Row Seats 0 51. : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Heated and Cooled Front Press the button once for the Seats highest setting.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger Refer to the following sections for sensing system.
Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief For vehicles with power folding Automatic Dimming Rearview mirrors: Mirror If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 38. Steering Wheel Adjustment Uplevel Model...
Page 16: Interior Lighting
In Brief 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Dome Lamp Override closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers.
Page 17: Exterior Lighting
In Brief Exterior Lighting chime sounds if the driver door is : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the opened when the ignition switch is band up for more frequent wipes or off and the headlamps are on. down for less frequent wipes. : If equipped, it turns the fog LO : Slow wipes.
Page 18: Climate Controls
In Brief Climate Controls 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 downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
Page 19: Vehicle Features
In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, Infotainment System use to decrease vehicle speed. See the infotainment manual for : Press to disengage cruise information on the radio, audio control without erasing the set players, phone, navigation system,...
Page 20: Lane Departure
In Brief Lane Departure Rear Vision Parking Assist Warning (LDW) Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear If equipped, LDW may help avoid If equipped, RVC displays a view of bumper to assist with parking and unintentional lane departures at the area behind the vehicle, on the avoiding objects while in...
Page 21: Universal Remote System
In Brief To use the outlets, remove the Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Manual Sunshade cover. See Retained Accessory Power The sunshades must be opened (RAP) 0 175. See Power Outlets 0 101. and closed manually. To open the If equipped, there may be a rear sunshade, press the button on the Universal Remote System sunroof over the second row seats.
Page 22: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire the correct tire pressures. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control/ System 0 250. Electronic Stability Fuel Control...
Page 23: E85 Or Flexfuel
Brake gradually and avoid Canada: 1-800-268-6800 to 100% only following an oil abrupt stops. change. New GMC owners are automatically Avoid idling the engine for long enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Resetting the Oil Life System periods of time. Program.
Page 24: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ....37 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....37 Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror .
Page 25 Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the vehicle, call If the transmitter is still not Roadside Assistance. See Roadside working correctly, see your Assistance Program 0 308. dealer or a qualified technician for service. If equipped with an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor Remote Keyless Entry may remotely unlock the vehicle.
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows 30 seconds. The alarm turns off : Press once to unlock only the Caution when the ignition is moved to ON/ driver door. If is pressed again RUN or is pressed again. The within five seconds, all remaining When replacing the battery, do ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for doors unlock.
Page 28: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter. Do not insert when doing so. Check local When the vehicle starts, the parking the tool too far. Stop as regulations for any requirements on lamps will turn on and remain on as soon as resistance is felt. remote starting of vehicles.
Page 29: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Extending Engine Run Time After the vehicle's engine has been Door Locks started two times using the remote To extend the engine run time by start button or a start with an 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 Warning extension, the ignition must be while the engine is still running.
Page 30: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks : Press to lock the doors. Warning (Continued) Delayed Locking death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle This feature delays the locking of whenever leaving it. the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed.
Page 31: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Safety Locks Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of The doors will lock automatically each door. Caution when all doors are closed, the To set the locks, insert a key into ignition is on, and the vehicle is Pulling the inside door handle the slot and turn it to the horizontal...
Page 32: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Warning (Continued) Warning Liftgate and set the fan speed to the You or others could be injured if highest setting. See caught in the path of the power Climate Control Systems liftgate. Make sure there is no one Warning in the Index.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows accelerated before the power liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. Falling Liftgate Detection The power liftgate will automatically close if the support strut has lost pressure.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Center (DIC) to indicate that the Manual Operation of Power Caution liftgate is open. See Door Ajar Liftgate Messages 0 124. After removing the To avoid damage to the liftgate, obstacles, manually open the do not use too much force when liftgate fully or close and latch the closing it.
Page 35: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security If the delayed locking feature is disarming the system. When the active, the alarm is not activated alarm is activated, the turn signals This vehicle has theft-deterrent until all doors are closed and the flash and the horn sounds for about features;...
Page 36: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Get out of the vehicle, close The system is automatically armed If the engine still does not start, and the door, and wait for the when the key is removed from the the key appears to be undamaged, security light to go out.
Page 37: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer or a locksmith who 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 if additional Exterior Mirrors can service PASS-Key III+ to get a keys are to be programmed. new key blank that is cut exactly as If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Convex Mirrors the ignition key that operates the...
Page 38: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors To reset the mirrors, fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the power folding mirror controls. A popping noise may be heard during the resetting. This sound is normal during the reset operation. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: : Press to heat the mirrors.
Page 39: Park Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows If equipped with memory seats, the Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 40: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows pulsing sound when either rear Express-Up/Express-Down window is down and the front Windows windows are up. To reduce the A window with the express-up/down sound, open either a front window feature allows it to be raised or or the sunroof, if equipped.
Page 41: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Pull up and hold the window Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors switch to close the window. Continue to hold it briefly after the window is fully closed. 4. Repeat for each window that has the express-up feature. Anti-Pinch Feature The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up...
Page 42: Sunroof
Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent : Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch to Sunroof close the sunroof. On vehicles with a sunroof, the Express-open/Express-close : sunroof only operates when the Press and release the rear of the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/...
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Sunshade The sunshades must be opened and closed manually. To open the sunshade, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back. To close the sunshade, pull the sunshade forward until it latches.
Page 44: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts Parts after a Crash ... 61 After a Crash ....87 Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System...
Page 45: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
Page 46: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints position is reached. Try to move the Front Seats Raise or lower the entire seat by head restraint after the button is moving the rear of the control (1) released to make sure that it is up or down. Power Seat Adjustment locked in place.
Page 47: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Press and hold the front or rear of Power Reclining Seatbacks Warning (Continued) control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control For proper protection when the when the seatback reaches the vehicle is in motion, have the desired level of lumbar support.
Page 48: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats 2. Press and hold 1 until To stop recall movement, press one two beeps sound. of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using 2. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory To recall, press and release 1 or 2.
Page 49: Heated And Cooled Front
Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Cooled Front seat moves back approximately Seats 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press again until the seat Warning is all the way back. If something has blocked the driver If you cannot feel temperature seat while recalling the exit position, change or pain to the skin, the...
Page 50: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints the off setting. The lights indicate Rear Seats Warning (Continued) three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. stop or crash. Be sure to return The passenger heated seat may the seat to the passenger seating take longer to heat up.
Page 51 Seats and Restraints 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) 6. Check that the safety belt is forward. The seatback will tilt not under the seat cushion. forward, and the seat will begin Reclining the Seatbacks sliding forward. Continue to push forward on the seatback To recline the seatback: until the entire seat moves all...
Page 52: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the Warning (Continued) seating position, lift the seatback and push it rearward until it locks passenger seating position. Push into place. Push and pull on the and pull on the seat to make sure seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints 4. Stow the mini-latch in the row seat, or lift the seatback Warning (Continued) holder in the headliner. and push it into place from inside the vehicle. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and Warning are not twisted.
Page 54: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints The seats must be placed in Safety Belts Caution (Continued) the proper locations to attach This section describes how to use correctly. The wider seat must belts. Always unbuckle the safety safety belts properly, and some be installed on the driver side belts and return them to their things not to do.
Page 55: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.
Page 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the 5. To make the lap part tight, pull the belt across you. Do not let buckle until it clicks. up on the shoulder belt. it get twisted.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger seating...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints They can help tighten the safety Rear Safety Belt Comfort Second Row Outboard Seating belts during the early stages of a Positions Guides moderate to severe frontal, near The vehicle has comfort guides for frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Warning the second row outboard seating conditions for pretensioner...
Page 60: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not Third Row Seating Positions twisted and it lies flat. The Comfort guides are available elastic cord must be behind the through your dealer for the third row belt with the plastic guide on seating positions.
Page 61: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a safety belt. For more information, Warning lap-shoulder belt, and the lap see the instruction sheet that comes portion should be worn as low as with the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belt possible, below the rounding, webbing.
Page 62: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Warning Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great For frontal airbags, the word killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of AIRBAG is on the center of the wearing your safety belt, even...
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints There is an airbag readiness light Warning (Continued) on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Occupants should not lean on or The system checks the airbag sleep against the door or side electrical system for malfunctions. windows in seating positions with The light tells you if there is an seat-mounted side impact airbags...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle has a front center Warning (Continued) airbag, it is in the inboard side of the driver seatback. inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 66: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the designed to inflate in frontal direction of the impact, and how impacts, near frontal impacts, Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or rear impacts. This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at Seat-mounted side impact airbags airbags.
Page 67: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the distributing the force of the impact vehicle damage or the repair costs.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints off the hazard warning flashers by Airbags are designed to inflate Warning using the controls for those only once. After an airbag features. inflates, you will need some new When an airbag inflates, there parts for the airbag system. may be dust in the air.
Page 69: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of System the front outboard passenger seat. the back of the rear-facing child The vehicle has a passenger The sensors are designed to detect restraint would be very close to the presence of a properly-seated sensing system for the front...
Page 70 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) Warning designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag seat. Consider using another If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a vehicle to transport the child comes on and stays on, it means person of adult size is sitting when a rear seat is not available.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items 6. Restart the vehicle. because that person is not sitting from the seat such as blankets, properly in the seat. Use the The passenger sensing system cushions, seat covers, seat following steps to allow the system may or may not turn off the heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, passenger airbag while a child Warning such as a blanket or cushion, restraint or child occupant is on or aftermarket equipment such as the seat. If the passenger airbag If the front outboard passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat is turned on, the on indicator will airbag is turned off for an...
Page 73: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle trim is replaced with non-GM Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the covers, upholstery, or trim, or; with GM covers, upholstery, or trim should be serviced.
Page 74: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints vehicle is modified for any other Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints reason, call Customer Assistance. Parts after a Crash See Customer Assistance Older Children Offices 0 306. Warning Airbag System Check A crash can damage the airbag The airbag system does not need systems in the vehicle.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue.
Page 76: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in every Canadian province says That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be injuries. The shoulder belt should restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by front passenger seat, always appropriate child restraints. Neither move the front passenger seat as the vehicle's safety belt system nor far back as it will go.
Page 78: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints Child restraints are devices used to there are many kinds of restraints Warning (Continued) restrain, seat, or position children in available for children with special the vehicle and are sometimes needs. injuries. To reduce the risk of called child seats or car seats.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints The harness system holds the infant Securing an Add-On Child in place and, in a crash, acts to Restraint in the Vehicle keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Page 80: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints When securing an add-on child Securing the Child Within the Never put a rear-facing child seat in restraint, refer to the instructions the front. This is because the risk to Child Restraint that come with the restraint which the rear-facing child is so great if the may be on the restraint itself or in a airbag deploys.
Page 81: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions turned off. Secure rear-facing (LATCH System) better than others. child restraints in a rear seat, The LATCH system secures a child Depending on where you place the even if the front passenger frontal...
Page 82 Seats and Restraints this can be done as long as the Child restraints built after March Lower Anchors booster seat can be positioned 2014 will be labeled with the properly and there is no interference specific child weight up to which the with the proper positioning of the LATCH system can be used to lap-shoulder belt on the child.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top : Seating positions with two tethers are designed for use with or lower anchors. without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 84 Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor. Third Row : Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. that came with the child restraint shoulder belt can tighten but According to accident statistics, and the instructions in this cannot be loosened if it is locked.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints the rearward position, whenever 1.1. Find the lower anchors Caution possible, to minimize contact with for the desired seating the front center airbag. position. Do not let the LATCH If you need to secure more than one 1.2.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint and you are using a If the position you are manufacturer recommends that single tether, route the using has a fixed the top tether be attached, headrest or head restraint tether over the seatback. attach and tighten the top and you are using a dual tether to the top tether anchor,...
Page 88: Replacing Latch System Parts
Seats and Restraints back and forth. There should New parts and repairs may be install the child restraint using be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of necessary even if the LATCH LATCH. If a child restraint is movement, for proper system was not being used at the secured in the vehicle using a installation.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4.
Page 90: Front Seat)
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (With the Safety Belt in manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child the Front Seat) regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to through or around the restraint. Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this The child restraint instructions position, follow the instructions that will show you how. forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the the front outboard passenger following instructions: seat, always move the seat as far...
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 93: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the Storage Compartments glove box. Warning Storage Compartments ..92 Instrument Panel Storage ..92 Cupholders Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
Page 94: Armrest Storage
Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, then If equipped, the rear seat armrest Pull up the lever on the front of the slide the storage cover back to may have two cupholders.
Page 95: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Warning Features An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in Cargo Cover the open position, could be For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during a can be used to cover items in the crash or sudden maneuver.
Page 96: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Roof Rack System net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on Warning each side. The net is used to store small loads and should not be used If something is carried on top of for heavy loads.
Page 97 Storage Caution Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lb) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails and fasten cargo securely.
Page 98: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..107 Vehicle Messages Airbag Readiness Light ..108 Vehicle Messages ... . 123 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 99: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Personalization ..132 The infotainment system can be Steering Wheel Universal Remote System operated by using the steering Universal Remote System ..139 Adjustment wheel controls.
Page 100: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls wiper will run a few more cycles : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the Warning after it is released. If the rear wiper band up for more frequent wipes or function was already on prior to down for less frequent wipes. In freezing weather, do not use pressing the wash button, it stays LO : Slow wipes.
Page 101 Instruments and Controls compass variance by resetting the Compass Calibration zone through the DIC if the zone is The compass can be manually not set correctly. calibrated. Only calibrate the Compass variance is the difference compass in a magnetically clean between the earth's magnetic north and safe location, such as an open and true geographic north.
Page 102: Clock
Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the a few seconds when the Set Date: following procedure: calibration is complete. The Touch the up or down arrows to DIC display will then return to increase or decrease the Month, Compass Calibration Procedure the previous menu.
Page 103 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the the equipment. See Add-On outlets. Do not leave electrical Electrical Equipment 0 207. equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the Caution vehicle could catch fire and cause...
Page 104: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Accessory Power (RAP) off and Warning Lights, then back on. See Retained Gauges, and Accessory Power (RAP) 0 175. The power restarts when equipment Indicators using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is Warning lights and gauges can not detected.
Page 105: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 106: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. Tachometer English The tachometer displays the engine When the ignition is on, the fuel speed in revolutions per...
Page 107: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls Here are some situations that may Engine Coolant occur with the fuel gauge. None of Temperature Gauge these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 108: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery When the vehicle is started, this charging system, a SERVICE light flashes and a chime may come...
Page 109: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Warning This light shows if there is an If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system. The system check includes comes on while driving, it means the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag system might not be...
Page 110: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls problem with the lights or the a check to show the light is working. passenger sensing system. See It should go out when the engine is your dealer for service. started. If the light stays on, or comes on Warning while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging...
Page 111 Instruments and Controls the vehicle may require service. The If towing a trailer, reduce the Caution light should come on to show that it amount of cargo being hauled as is working when the ignition is in soon as possible. Modifications to the engine, ON/RUN and the engine is not If the light continues to flash, find a...
Page 112: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls least one full tank of the proper The vehicle may not pass circuit can still work to stop the fuel to turn the light off. See inspection if: vehicle. For normal braking Fuel 0 197. performance, both circuits need to The light is on when the engine be working.
Page 113: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls stays on after the parking brake is The brake message remains on until brake system warning light is not fully released, it means there is a any DIC button is pressed. The on, there are still brakes, but no brake problem.
Page 114: Lane Departure Warning
Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator This light flashes while the StabiliTrak system or the Traction (LDW) Light Control System (TCS) is working. The light comes on when there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 184.
Page 115: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls Stop and turn off the vehicle to inflate the tires to the pressure value Caution avoid damage to the engine. shown on the Tire and Loading A warning chime sounds when this Information label. See Tire Lack of proper engine oil light is on.
Page 116: Security Light
Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on, it Front Fog Lamp Light system is arming and one or more means that oil is not flowing through of the monitored entry points is not the engine properly. The vehicle closed.
Page 117: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls Information Displays the system that controls the : Press this button to set or reset temperature display, the numbers certain functions and to turn off or will be replaced with dashes. If this acknowledge messages on the DIC. Driver Information occurs, have the vehicle serviced.
Page 118 Instruments and Controls REMAINING on the display, that SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT system will be turned off. The RPA means 99% of the current oil life system automatically turns back on If the vehicle has the Side Blind remains. The engine oil life system after each vehicle start.
Page 119 Instruments and Controls UNITS add air to a specific tire will appear been driven in either kilometers (km) in the display. See Tire Pressure or miles (mi). Pressing the trip Press the vehicle information button 0 249 and Tire Messages 0 130. odometer reset stem will also until UNITS displays.
Page 120 Instruments and Controls This can be used if the trip RANGE AVG (Average) ECONOMY odometer is not reset at the Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until AVG beginning of the trip. RANGE displays. This display ECONOMY displays. This display To use the retroactive reset feature, shows the approximate number of shows the approximate average...
Page 121: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls the DIC. The timer will record up to since the last reset of this value. To information or CD track. It will also 99 hours, 59 minutes and reset the value to zero, press and display Turn-By-Turn navigation 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which hold the set/reset button.
Page 122 Instruments and Controls The HUD temporarily displays some information, warnings, messages that are on the DIC trip or Turn-By-Turn navigation computer. information are displayed on the HUD. The HUD also displays the following messages or alerts on vehicles with these systems, when they are active: TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE STABILITRAK ACTIVE...
Page 123 Instruments and Controls Use the following settings to adjust change when the angle of the the HUD: sunlight on the HUD display changes. 9: To turn HUD off, rotate the dimming knob fully counterclockwise Polarized sunglasses could make until the HUD display turns off. the HUD image harder to see.
Page 124: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls To clean the HUD lens, use a soft, Vehicle Messages clean cloth that has household glass Messages are displayed on the DIC cleaner sprayed on it. Wipe the to notify the driver that the status of HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not the vehicle has changed and that spray cleaner directly on the lens some action may be needed by the...
Page 125: Messages
Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake system needs service as soon as CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages possible. See your dealer. On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START displays if there is a problem with Cruise Control Messages VEHICLE the battery charging system.
Page 126: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls for obstructions, and close the hood obstructions, and close the door on a hot engine, the air conditioning again. Check to see if the message again. Check to see if the message compressor automatically turns off. still appears on the DIC. still appears on the DIC.
Page 127: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls unsafe temperatures for operation. message remains on, take the This message also displays when Stop and turn off the vehicle as vehicle to your dealer for service. the vehicle's engine power is soon as it is safe to do so to avoid See Engine Oil 0 213.
Page 128: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls fuel cap is not tightened properly. Lamp Messages Object Detection System See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT (Check Engine Light) 0 109. CONTROL OFF Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See FORWARD COLLISION ALERT Filling the Tank 0 198. The UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the diagnostic system can determine if...
Page 129 Instruments and Controls LANE DEPARTURE SYS REAR CROSS TRAFFIC SERVICE SIDE DETECTION UNAVAILABLE ALERT SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM This message displays when If the vehicle has the Rear Cross If your vehicle has the Side Blind attempting to activate the Lane Traffic Alert (RCTA) system, this Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this Departure Warning (LDW) system...
Page 130: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages or slush. This message may also CONTROL SERVICE AIR BAG display during heavy rain or due to This message displays when there road spray. It may also come on This message displays if there is a is a problem with the Traction when driving in isolated areas with...
Page 131: Service Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages STARTING DISABLED Loading Information label. See Tires 0 242, Vehicle Load Limits 0 167, SERVICE THROTTLE SERVICE A/C (Air and Tire Pressure 0 249. This message displays when your Conditioning) SYSTEM The DIC also shows the tire vehicle's throttle system is not pressure values.
Page 132: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls rotating the tires or after replacing a ignition off and then back on again TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation after 30 seconds. If the message ENGINE 0 255, Tire Pressure Monitor stays on, see your dealer. See System 0 250, and Tire Pressure All-Wheel Drive 0 182.
Page 133: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow This message displays when the you to program certain features to windshield washer fluid is low.
Page 134 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired Settings Menu the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting is displayed on the DIC. ENGLISH screen appears on the 1.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ ALL AT KEY OUT : All of the doors for this feature. Then press the reset button while the desired will unlock when the key is taken customization button to scroll setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 136 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE : No change will be for this feature. Then press the made to this feature. The current customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the through the following settings: setting will remain.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls feature. Then press the Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME customization button to scroll APPROACH LIGHTING appears on This feature allows you to select the through the following settings: the DIC display. Press the set/reset volume level of the chime. button once to access the settings OFF : The exterior lamps will not Press the customization button until...
Page 138 Instruments and Controls automatically tilt down when the To select a setting, press the set/ ignition. If the automatic movement vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). reset button while the desired has already occurred, and you put See Park Tilt Mirrors 0 38. setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls ON : The driver seat and outside Press the customization button until for this feature. Then press the mirrors will automatically move to REMOTE START appears on the customization button to scroll the stored driving position when the DIC display.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls Exiting the Feature Universal Remote reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model Settings Menu System manufactured before April 1, 1982. The feature settings menu will be Read these instructions completely See Radio Frequency exited when any of the following before programming the Universal Statement 0 314.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls Programming the Universal the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door Remote System release both buttons. moves, programming is For questions or help programming complete.
Page 142 Instruments and Controls 5. Press and release the Learn or Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Smart button. Step 6 must be Some Gate Operators Operation completed within 30 seconds of For questions or programming help, pressing this button. Using the Universal Remote call 1-800-355-3515 or see System...
Page 143 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal...
Page 144: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning Exterior Lamp Controls chime sounds if the driver door is Exterior Lighting opened when the ignition switch is Exterior Lamp Controls ..143 off and the headlamps are on.
Page 145: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, the regular exterior lamp control is moved to the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps position or until the This feature is used to signal to the and other lamps will not be on. The pre-selected delayed headlamp vehicle ahead that you want instrument cluster will not be lit.
Page 146: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps (Hazard Warning Flasher) : arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Press this button to make the front change. Hold it there until the lane and rear turn signal lamps flash on change is completed.
Page 147: Interior Lighting
Lighting When the headlamps are changed Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps to high beam, the fog lamps turn off. The courtesy lamps automatically The fog lamps come back on again Instrument Panel come on when a door is opened. when the high-beam headlamps are Illumination Control The lamps can also be turned on turned off.
Page 148: Reading Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Some exterior lamps will also come on at night or in areas of dark ambient lighting.
Page 149: Delayed Entry Lighting
Lighting When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Battery Load entry is inactive, which means the Management Delayed exit lighting illuminates the courtesy lamps will not come on interior for a period of time after the unless a door is opened. The vehicle has Electric Power key is removed from the ignition.
Page 150: Battery Power Protection
Lighting A high electrical load occurs when Battery Power Protection several of the following are on, such This feature helps prevent the as: headlamps, high beams, rear battery from being drained, if the window defogger, climate control fan interior courtesy lamps or reading at high speed, heated seats, engine lamps are accidentally left on.
Page 151: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....150 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 152: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this Control System ... . . 151 system.
Page 153 Climate Controls Display Function For automatic operation: the temperature setting as necessary. The system will Each time the temperature, mode, 1. Press AUTO. remain at the selected setting. or fan controls are adjusted, the When AUTO is selected, the Choosing the warmest or climate control display shows that current temperature(s) is coolest temperatures does not...
Page 154 Climate Controls temperature. The driver side Air Delivery Modes : Press : This mode clears the windows temperature display will show the of fog or moisture. Air is directed to , or to change the direction of temperature setting. the windshield, floor outlets, and the airflow in the vehicle.
Page 155 Climate Controls The A/C does not work when the is turned on, outside air or Rear Window Defogger outside temperature is below 4 °C recirculation is automatically The rear window defogger uses a (40 °F). If A/C is pressed the selected for better performance.
Page 156 Climate Controls The interior temperature sensor, on The climate control system uses the Caution (Continued) the instrument panel to the right of information from these sensors to the steering column, measures the maintain comfort settings by not be covered by the vehicle temperature of the air inside the adjusting the temperature, fan warranty.
Page 157: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Temperature Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the airflow temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn to the desired mode to change the airflow direction. H : Air is directed through the overhead outlets.
Page 158 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Temperature Control : Press + or to increase or decrease the air temperature. The temperature settings will display in 0-12 increments, going from the coolest (0) to the warmest (12) setting.
Page 159: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, To adjust the center and side air Passenger Compartment or leaves from the air inlets at outlets on the instrument panel: the base of the windshield that Air Filter Use the slider switch in the can block the flow of air into the center of the outlet, to change...
Page 160 Climate Controls 2. Twist the compartment 5. Squeeze the housing cover (1) retainers (1) and pull outward tabs to remove. to remove. 6. Remove the old air filter from 3. Lower the instrument panel the passenger compartment air compartment assembly (2) filter housing (2).
Page 161: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Exhaust Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ....193 Engine Exhaust ....178 Operating Lane Departure Running the Vehicle While...
Page 162: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Refer to the Infotainment section features before driving, such as and the infotainment manual for programming favorite radio more information on using that Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate system, including pairing and using control and seat settings.
Page 163: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Average driver reaction time is Steering Warning about three-quarters of a second. In Variable Effort Steering that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m Some vehicles have a steering dangerous.
Page 164: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the The vehicle's right wheels can drop Caution steering wheel allows you to turn off the edge of a road onto the 180 degrees without removing shoulder while driving. Follow If the steering wheel is turned a hand.
Page 165: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Acceleration Skid too much Try to avoid sudden steering, Warning (Continued) throttle causes the driving acceleration, or braking, wheels to spin. including reducing vehicle speed After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear. Any Defensive drivers avoid most skids puddle of water or a car/vehicle sudden changes could cause...
Page 166: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about Shift to a lower gear when going Be alert on top of hills; hydroplaning. The best advice is to down steep or long hills. something could be in your lane slow down when the road is wet.
Page 167 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System Turn on the hazard warning Warning (Continued) (ABS) improves vehicle stability flashers. during hard stops, but the Tie a red cloth to an outside Adjust the climate control brakes should be applied sooner mirror.
Page 168: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry, the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent the Certification/Tire label. wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 169 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information cold tire inflation pressures (4). Subtract the combined Label For more information on tires weight of the driver and and inflation see Tires 0 242 passengers from XXX kg or Tire Pressure 0 249.
Page 170 Driving and Operating If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Trailer Towing 0 203 important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and Example 1...
Page 171 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). and cargo should never exceed The GVWR includes the weight the vehicle's capacity weight. of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label may also show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight...
Page 172: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and Warning Caution (Continued) Operating Things inside the vehicle can breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In linings. sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Following break-in, engine speed Caution and load can be gradually...
Page 173 Driving and Operating In order to shift out of P (Park), the The steering can bind with the vehicles with an automatic ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ wheels turned off center. If this transmission, the shift lever ACCESSORY and the brake pedal happens, move the steering wheel must be in P (Park) to turn the must be applied.
Page 174: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating Key Lock Release (ON/RUN) : This position can be Caution used to operate the electrical The vehicle has an electronic key accessories and to display some lock release system. This system is If you add electrical parts or instrument panel warning and to prevent ignition key removal accessories, you could change...
Page 175: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating race the engine immediately to allow the cranking motor to To Use the Engine Coolant after starting it. Operate the cool down. When the engine Heater engine and transmission gently starts, let go of the key and 1.
Page 176: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating away from moving engine Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.
Page 177: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating All these features will work when the Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ the engine running, be sure the Engine Running ACCESSORY positions. vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before Warning...
Page 178: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, That Burn uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the the parking pawl pressure, so you battery.
Page 179: Engine Exhaust 0
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...
Page 180: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic press the shift lever button and Warning (Continued) move the shift lever into another Transmission gear. See Shifting out of Park 0 177. Do not leave the vehicle when the R : Use this gear to back up. engine is running.
Page 181: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating D : This position is for normal economy than D (Drive). You can Warning driving. It provides the best fuel use it on very steep hills, or in deep economy. If you need more power snow or mud. See Manual Shifting into a drive gear while the for passing, and you are:...
Page 182: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating number are available. For example, Tow/Haul Mode when 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the Mode : If equipped with Tow/ L, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears Haul mode, the button is on the are automatically shifted by the center stack under the climate vehicle.
Page 183: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating While in the Electronic Range Drive Systems Brakes Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake select a range and limiting the System (ABS) highest gear available. Grade Vehicles with this feature transfer braking is available for normal engine power, as required, to all This vehicle has an Antilock Brake...
Page 184: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS To set the parking brake, hold the becomes necessary to slam on the regular brake pedal down, then Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to push the parking brake pedal down.
Page 185: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating If you are towing a trailer and are brake pedal is released or brake Ride Control Systems parking on a hill, see Driving pedal pressure is quickly Characteristics and Towing decreased. Traction Control/ Tips 0 200. Electronic Stability Hill Start Assist (HSA) Brake Assist Control...
Page 186 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on traction control or StabiliTrak begins and stays on, the vehicle may need...
Page 187: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating To turn off TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise press and release . The With cruise control, a speed of control is disengaged. See Forward appropriate message displays in the about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 192.
Page 188 Driving and Operating +RES : If there is a set speed in 3. Press and release SET . The speedometer reading can be memory, press briefly to resume to displayed in either English or metric 4. Remove foot from the that speed or press and hold to units.
Page 189: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. When Step lightly on the brake pedal. Rear Vision you take your foot off the pedal, the Camera (RVC)
Page 190 Driving and Operating The RVC system is designed to Parking Assist (RPA) system must warn of traffic coming from either help the driver when backing up by not be disabled to use these direction, behind the vehicle. When displaying a view of the area behind symbols.
Page 191: Parking Assist
Driving and Operating conditions. Displayed images may The back of the vehicle is in an be farther or closer than they accident. The position and appear. mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can The following illustrations show the be affected.
Page 192 Driving and Operating Turning the System On and Off The sensors are covered by Warning frost or ice. Frost or ice can form The system can be disabled through around and behind the sensors the Driver Information Center (DIC). The parking assist system does and may not always be seen;...
Page 193: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert objects. FCA will not detect another Warning (Continued) vehicle ahead until it is completely (FCA) System in the driving lane. does not warn of pedestrians, If equipped, the FCA system may animals, signs, guardrails, help to avoid or reduce the harm Warning bridges, construction barrels,...
Page 194: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Collision Alert Tailgating Alert timing. The range of selectable alert timings may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, objects that are not Without HUD The vehicle ahead indicator will vehicles, or shadows.
Page 195 Driving and Operating display will light up in the SBZA Detection Zones unsafe to change lanes. Before corresponding outside side mirror making a lane change, check the and will flash if the turn signal is on. SBZA display, check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals.
Page 196: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating SBZA can be disabled through the due to guardrails, signs, trees, FCC Information Driver Information Center (DIC). See shrubs, and other non-moving Radio Frequency Driver Information Center (DIC) objects. This is normal system Statement 0 314. 116. If SBZA is disabled by the operation;...
Page 197 Driving and Operating How the System Works If the LDW system is not functioning Warning (Continued) properly when lane markings are The LDW camera sensor is on the clearly visible, cleaning the windshield ahead of the rearview the windshield or windshield may help.
Page 198: Fuel
Driving and Operating Fuel posted octane rating of less than 87, Caution (Continued) as this may cause engine knock and GM recommends the use of TOP will lower fuel economy. (MMT), which can damage TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep Prohibited Fuels the emissions control the engine cleaner and reduce system and spark plugs.
Page 199: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating may not pass a smog-check test. gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) Malfunction Indicator Lamp General Motors. It is available at (Check Engine Light) 0 109. If this your dealer. Keep children away from occurs, return to your authorized the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank dealer for diagnosis.
Page 200: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Caution (Continued) door on the driver side of the surfaces as soon as possible. See vehicle. To open the fuel door, push Exterior Care 0 278.
Page 201: General Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing Place the container on the other parts. ground. Information Then, during the first 800 km Place the nozzle inside the (500 mi) trailer towing, do not Only use towing equipment that has...
Page 202 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch Passing Warning (Continued) parts and attachments, safety More passing distance is needed chains, electrical connectors, lamps, when towing a trailer. Because the When towing a trailer: tires and mirrors. If the trailer has rig is longer, it is necessary to go electric brakes, start the Do not drive with the...
Page 203 Driving and Operating When turning with a trailer, make brakes might have to be used so Parking on Hills wider turns than normal so the much that they would get hot and no trailer will not strike soft shoulders, longer work well. Warning curbs, road signs, trees or other The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Page 204: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 5. Release the brake pedal. Engine Cooling When Trailer required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional Towing Leaving After Parking on a Hill equipment, passengers and cargo in The cooling system may temporarily the tow vehicle must be subtracted 1.
Page 205 Driving and Operating Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 402 kg (7,500 lb) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 359 kg (5,200 lb) 4 649 kg (10,250 lb) All-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 493 kg (7,700 lb) All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 359 kg (5,200 lb)
Page 206: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the Certification label or see Vehicle holes are not sealed, dirt, water, trailer and then the tongue, Load Limits 0 167 for more and deadly carbon monoxide separately, to see if the weights are information.
Page 207 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness *The fuse for this circuit is installed in the underhood electrical center, Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring but the wires are not connected. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the They should be connected by your The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of...
Page 208: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating Gray: Illumination Conversions and Caution Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can Black: Ground damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical The electric trailer brake controller components to not work and should be installed by your dealer or Equipment would not be covered by the a qualified service center.
Page 209: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Brakes ..... . . 225 Engine Compartment Fuse Brake Fluid ....226 Block .
Page 210: General Information
Vehicle Care Tire Chains ....261 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or If a Tire Goes Flat ... . 261 other reproductive harm.
Page 211: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care safety, including such things as Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks airbags, braking, stability, ride and resulting from modifications or the handling, emissions systems, installation or use of non-GM Doing Your Own aerodynamics, durability, and certified parts, including control Service Work electronic systems like antilock module or software modifications, is...
Page 212: Hood
Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts Before closing the hood, be sure all and list the mileage and the date of filler caps are on properly. any service work performed. See Pull the hood down to close. Lower Maintenance Records 0 300.
Page 213: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 214: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See 2. Raise the engine cover (2) to See Jump Starting - North Brake Fluid 0 226. release it from the retainers. America 0 271. 12. Windshield Washer Fluid 3.
Page 215 Vehicle Care Always dispose of engine oil what kind of oil to use. For engine Warning properly. See What to Do with oil crankcase capacity, see Used Oil in this section. Capacities and Specifications 0 302. The engine oil dipstick handle Checking Engine Oil may be hot;...
Page 216 Vehicle Care Add enough oil to put the level Engine Oil Additives/Engine Caution somewhere in the proper operating Oil Flushes range. Push the dipstick all the way Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The back in when through.
Page 217: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care trash or pouring it on the ground, change is not necessary for up to a 2. Press the vehicle information into sewers, or into streams or year. The engine oil and filter must button until OIL LIFE bodies of water. Recycle it by taking be changed at least once a year REMAINING displays.
Page 218: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care transmission fluid listed in When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air Recommended Fluids and cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter Lubricants 0 298. For intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air cleaner/ Caution filter, see Maintenance Schedule 0 289.
Page 219: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall Cooling System Warning the housing cover and The cooling system allows the reconnect the electrical An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct connector to the sensor. under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 220: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care What to Use Gives boiling protection up to Caution 129 °C (265 °F), engine temperature. Warning Using coolant other than Protects against rust and ® DEX-COOL can cause Adding only plain water or some corrosion. premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system or radiator corrosion.
Page 221 Vehicle Care or bodies of water. Have the coolant How to Add Coolant to the changed by an authorized service Recovery Tank center, familiar with legal requirements regarding used Warning coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your You can be burned if you spill health.
Page 222 Vehicle Care If coolant is needed, add the proper If a hiss is heard, wait for that DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the to stop. A hiss means there is coolant recovery tank. still some pressure left in the system. How to Add Coolant to the 3.
Page 223: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 7. Start the engine and let it run Engine Overheating should be running. If they are not, until the upper radiator hose do not continue to run the engine The vehicle has several indicators feels warm. Any time during and have the vehicle serviced.
Page 224: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care Stops after high-speed driving. If the warning continues, pull over, Warning (Continued) stop, and park the vehicle Idles for long periods in traffic. right away. until there is no sign of steam or Tows a trailer. If there is no sign of steam, idle the coolant before you open If the overheat warning is displayed engine for three minutes while...
Page 225: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering The fluid level should be Caution somewhere between the MAX and Fluid MIN line on the dipstick in room After driving in the overheated It is not necessary to regularly temperature. If the fluid is on or engine protection operating check power steering fluid unless below the MIN line, add fluid close...
Page 226: Brakes
Vehicle Care use. If the vehicle will be operating Caution Caution (Continued) in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid Do not use washer fluid that freezing occurs, which could that has sufficient protection against contains any type of water damage the tank if it is freezing.
Page 227: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Checking Brake Fluid Caution With the vehicle in P (Park) on a Always replace brake system parts level surface, the brake fluid level with new, approved replacement Continuing to drive with worn-out should be between the minimum parts.
Page 228: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care Warning Warning Warning If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake WARNING: Battery posts, can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the terminals, and related if the engine is hot enough. You brake system.
Page 229: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care Infrequent Usage: Remove the Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission black, negative ( ) cable from the Shift Lock Control battery to keep the battery from Warning Function Check running down. Extended Storage: Remove the When you are doing this Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the inspection, the vehicle could...
Page 230: Ignition Transmission Lock
Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Wiper Blade Replacement Warning (Continued) Lock Check Front Wiper Blade roll. Be ready to apply the regular While parked and with the parking Windshield wiper blades should be brake at once should the vehicle brake set, try to turn the ignition to inspected for wear or cracking.
Page 231: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care The rear wiper blade will not Windshield Replacement lock in a vertical position so The windshield is part of the HUD care should be used when system. If the vehicle has to have pulling it away from the vehicle. the windshield replaced, get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus.
Page 232: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement For replacement of any LED lighting should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement assembly, contact your dealer.
Page 233: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 3. Turn the bulb socket Electrical System When the current electrical load is counterclockwise and pull the too heavy, the circuit breaker opens bulb straight out of the socket. and closes, protecting the circuit High Voltage Devices and until the current load returns to 4.
Page 234: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Look at the silver-colored band Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ inside the fuse. If the band is broken relay block. If the wiper motor overheats due to or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure heavy snow or ice, the windshield you replace a bad fuse with a new Caution...
Page 235 Vehicle Care Acadia with HID Lighting Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH A/C clutch ABS MTR ABS system motor Adaptive forward lighting system AIRBAG Airbag system AUX POWER Auxiliary power Auxiliary VAC PUMP vacuum pump AWD system BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3...
Page 236 (China) OUTLET (CHINA ONLY) Fuel pump power RR APO Rear accessory module power outlet STRTR Starter FOG LAMP Fog lamps (GMC) RR DEFOG Rear defogger Transmission control module HORN Horn RR HVAC Rear climate control system TRANS Transmission HTD MIR...
Page 237 Cooling fan 1 TRLR Trailer reverse FAN 2 Cooling fan 2 BCK/UP lamps FAN 3 Cooling fan 3 Windshield wiper FOG LAMP Fog lamps (GMC) WPR HI Windshield wiper high speed HI BEAM High-beam headlamps HID/ HID low-beam LO BEAM headlamps...
Page 238 Vehicle Care Acadia with Halogen Lighting Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH A/C clutch ABS MTR ABS system motor AIRBAG Airbag system AUX POWER Auxiliary power Auxiliary VAC PUMP vacuum pump AWD system BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR Cigarette lighter...
Page 239 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FAN 1 Cooling fan 1 Power outlet Transmission OUTLET control module FAN 2 Cooling fan 2 RR APO Rear accessory TRANS Transmission FOG LAMPS Fog lamps power outlet TRLR Trailer reverse Fuel pump power RR DEFOG Rear defogger BCK/UP...
Page 240: Instrument Panel Fuse
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Block HI BEAM High-beam headlamps LT DRL Left daytime running lamp HORN Horn Ignition main LT TRLR Left Trailer STOP/TRN stoplamp/Turn signal lamp PRK LAMP Parking lamps PWR/TRN Powertrain RR DEFOG Rear window The instrument panel fuse block is defogger under the instrument panel on the...
Page 241 REAR WPR Rear wiper features shown. FRT WSW Front windshield RT TRN SIG Right turn signal Fuses Usage washer STR WHL Steering wheel GMC Non-HID = HTD/ Heated/Cooling ILLUM illumination low-beam COOL SEAT seats USB CHRG USB charging GMC Non-HID =...
Page 242 Vehicle Care Relays Usage Relays Usage Left power seat HI SHUTTER Hi shutter (GMC PWR/SEAT relay with halogen lighting) Right power seat PWR/SEAT relay FRT/WSW Front windshield washer relay PWR/WNDW Power windows relay PWR/ Power steering COLUMN column relay L/GATE...
Page 243: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that the same danger as have been damaged by Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could curbs, etc.
Page 244: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires.
Page 245: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Caution Performance Criteria Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original High performance summer tires molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to have rubber compounds that lose examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance flexibility and may develop passenger vehicle tire and a...
Page 246 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 270 and If a Tire Goes...
Page 247: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit inflation see Tire number that indicates the tire Tire Size Pressure 0 249. height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a (6) Tire Size A combination of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...
Page 248: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Definitions cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
Page 249 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 249 and Vehicle vehicles.
Page 250: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution bands, sometimes called wear Tire Load on an individual tire bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.
Page 251: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Information label on the vehicle valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment moisture and prevent leaks. Use gauge to check tire pressure.
Page 252: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Page 253 Vehicle Care The low tire pressure warning light Caution may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then Tire sealant materials are not all turn off as the vehicle is driven. This the same. A non-approved tire could be an early indicator that the sealant could damage the TPMS air pressure is getting low and...
Page 254 Vehicle Care is corrected. Some of the conditions TPMS sensors are installed and tires or replacing one or more of the that can cause these to come the sensor matching process is TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor on are: performed successfully. See matching process should also be your dealer for service.
Page 255: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching process 6. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection is outlined below: front tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. including the spare tire, if the 7.
Page 256: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See Wheel Tires should be rotated every Nut Torque under Capacities 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See and Specifications 0 302. Maintenance Schedule 0 289. Tires are rotated to achieve a Warning uniform wear for all tires.
Page 257: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care Check that the spare tire, if the Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage tell when it is time for new tires. vehicle has one, is stored Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when properly. Push, pull, and then try mounted on a parked vehicle.
Page 258 Vehicle Care GM strongly recommends replaced at the same time. Warning buying tires with the same TPC If proper rotation and Spec rating. maintenance have been done, Mixing tires of different sizes, all four tires should wear out at brands, or types may cause GM's exclusive TPC Spec about the same time.
Page 259: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and traction control, electronic stability Traffic Safety Administration control, or All-Wheel Drive, the construction (radial) as the (NHTSA), which grades tires by performance of these systems can original tires. treadwear, traction, and also be affected. temperature performance.
Page 260 Vehicle Care Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving to the generation of heat and its where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and ability to dissipate heat when sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road tested under controlled and maximum section width.
Page 261: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be Caution repaired. See your dealer if any of Balance these conditions exist. The wrong wheel can also cause The tires and wheels were aligned Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed.
Page 262: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 263: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) be badly injured or killed if the 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack manual transmission in is provided with the vehicle, only 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
Page 264 Vehicle Care 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom first. 1. Tool Bag 1. Rear Convenience Center 2. Wing Bolt 2. Wrench (Three-Piece Shown, One-Piece Similar) 3. Jack 1. Jack 3. Carpet Cutout 1. Open the jack storage 2. Wrench (Three-Piece 4.
Page 265 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the wrench (2) Removing the Flat Tire and counterclockwise to lower the Installing the Spare Tire spare tire (5) to the ground. 1. Do a safety check before Continue turning the wrench proceeding. See If a Tire Goes until the spare tire can be Flat 0 261 for more information.
Page 266 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the wrench to the jack, Caution (Continued) and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head damaged. Do not use an impact 7.6 cm (3 in). wrench to remove the wheel nuts 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. if this vehicle has wheel locks.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 9. Remove the plastic spare tire Warning (Continued) Warning heat shield by pulling the rubber latch. Store the plastic damage, be sure to fit the jack lift Never use oil or grease on bolts spare tire heat shield. See head into the proper location or nuts because the nuts might Storing the Spare Tire later in...
Page 268 Vehicle Care Warning Caution Caution Wheel nuts that are improperly or Improperly tightened wheel nuts Wheel covers will not fit on the incorrectly tightened can cause can lead to brake pulsation and vehicle's compact spare. If you try the wheels to become loose or rotor damage.
Page 269 Vehicle Care 4. When the compact spare tire is 6. Make sure the tire is stored Warning almost in the stored position, securely. Push, pull, and then turn the tire so the valve is try to turn the tire. If the tire Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 270 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the small center cap 5. Hook the cable onto the Storing the Tools by tapping the back of the cap outside portion of the liftgate with the extension of the shaft, hinges (2). if the vehicle has aluminum 6.
Page 271: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by If this vehicle has a compact spare Performance of the All-Wheel turning clockwise. tire, it was fully inflated when new; Drive (AWD) system will be however, it can lose air over time. automatically reduced to protect the 5.
Page 272: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting Caution Warning (Continued) Jump Starting - North Tire chains will not fit the compact See California Proposition spare. Using them can damage 65 Warning 0 209. America the vehicle and the chains. Do not For more information about the use tire chains on the compact vehicle battery, see Battery - North spare.
Page 273 Vehicle Care ground connection you do not 3. Turn off the ignition on both Caution want. You would not be able to vehicles. Unplug unnecessary start your vehicle, and the bad accessories plugged into the Ignoring these steps could result grounding could damage the cigarette lighter or the in costly damage to the vehicle...
Page 274 Vehicle Care will go to a heavy, unpainted Use a remote positive (+) Warning (Continued) metal engine part or to a terminal if the vehicle has one. remote negative ( ) terminal if 7. Do not let the other end touch Battery fluid contains acid that the vehicle has one.
Page 275: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Caution If the jumper cables are Caution connected or removed in the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage. The may occur and damage the damage would not be covered by vehicle.
Page 276: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle The proper towing equipment. Dinghy Towing See your dealer or trailering Towing professional for additional advice Recreational vehicle towing means and equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor If the vehicle is ready to be home.
Page 277 Vehicle Care For vehicles being dinghy towed, 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the Once the destination is reached: the vehicle should be run at the engine compartment fuse block 1. Set the parking brake. beginning of each day and at each and store all fuses in a safe 2.
Page 278 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Vehicles) (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle from the Rear All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle ground.
Page 279: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
Page 280 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice This could cause damage that may damage it. Use only melting agents, road oil and tar, tree would not be covered by the non-abrasive waxes and polishes sap, bird droppings, chemicals from vehicle warranty.
Page 281 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum, chrome, covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and or stainless steel. To prevent illuminated, due to excessive Stripes damage always follow these heat generated.
Page 282 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants 0 298. with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome Tires trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free vehicle is not washed after driving cloth or paper towel soaked with...
Page 283 Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Sheet Metal Damage Caution (Continued) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, If the vehicle is damaged and hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the requires sheet metal repair or brushes. Damage could occur steel fuel door hinges, unless the replacement, make sure the body and the repairs would not be components are plastic.
Page 284: Interior Care
Vehicle Care Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 285 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
Page 286 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not detergent.
Page 287: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the Some vehicles have floor mats with vehicle is not equipped with a a button-type retainer. floor mat retainer on the driver Warning Removing and Replacing the side floor. Floor Mat If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the...
Page 288 Vehicle Care Knob Retainer 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place. 5. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
Page 289: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Page 290: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
Page 291 Service and Maintenance The engine oil and filter must be Check engine coolant level. See Inspect brake system. See changed at least once a year and Engine Coolant 0 219. Exterior Care 0 278. the oil life system must be reset. Check windshield washer fluid Visually inspect steering, Your trained dealer technician can...
Page 292 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 228. Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 229. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 229.
Page 293 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 294 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (4) Do not directly power wash the transfer case and/or front/rear axle output seals.
Page 295 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 296: Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case and/or front/rear axle Services Maintenance and Care output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important contaminate the transfer case fluid.
Page 297 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
Page 298 Service and Maintenance of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and Wiper Blades or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Wiper blades need to be cleaned when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 283 and and kept in good condition to Exterior Care 0 278.
Page 299: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 213. ® Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 300: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number...
Page 301: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 302: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, on the inside of the glove Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) box, has the following information: Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....301 Number (VIN).
Page 303 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 298 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 304 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 305: Customer Information
Privacy Procedure ....304 GMC. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .
Page 306: Customer Information
40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting GMC, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...
Page 307: Customer Assistance
1908 Colonel Sam Drive completed in about 70 days. We However, if a customer wishes to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 believe our impartial program offers write or e-mail GMC, the letter www.gmc.ca advantages over courts in most should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English)
Page 308: Online Owner Center
: View maintenance schedules, gmcowner.ca alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle Text Telephone (TTY) diagnostic information. Schedule Users Take a trip to the GMC Owner service appointments. Centre: To assist customers who are deaf, : View and print dealer-recorded Chat live with online help...
Page 309: Program
Calling for Assistance reimbursement of eligible General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, aftermarket adaptive equipment GMC reserve the right to make any have the following information required for the vehicle, such as changes or discontinue the ready:...
Page 310 Services Not Included in registration is required. Road or Highway: Tow to the Roadside Assistance nearest GMC dealer for warranty Trip Interruption Benefits and Impound towing caused by service, or if the vehicle was in a Assistance: Must be over violation of any laws.
Page 311: Scheduling Service
Customer Information to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage covered, however any cost for information. urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Transportation Options...
Page 312: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
Page 313 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
Page 314: Information
Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year. recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN). Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Page 315: Radio Frequency
Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Prices are subject to change without Operation is subject to the following Owner Manual, and Warranty notice and without incurring two conditions: Manual. obligation. Allow ample time for 1. The device may not cause delivery.
Page 316: Reporting Safety Defects
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (1-800-462-8782), or write: Washington, D.C. 20590 If you believe that your vehicle GMC Customer Assistance Center has a defect which could cause You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33172 a crash or could cause injury or...
Page 317: Privacy
Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Page 318: Infotainment System
Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional consent of the lessee;...
Page 319: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 318 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 320: Onstar Services
OnStar ® Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi OnStar Services Security hotspot name or SSID and If equipped, OnStar provides these password, if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an Emergency Services require an With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar service plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or...
Page 321: Navigation
OnStar Navigation 3. Say Yes. System responds: Send Destination to Vehicle OK, request completed, thank Subscribers can have directions OnStar navigation requires a you, goodbye. sent to the vehicle s navigation specific OnStar service plan. screen, if equipped. Route Preview to receive Turn-by-Turn Press Press...
Page 322 OnStar from each other and use a 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display Remotely start/stop the vehicle, combination of letters, numbers, the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), if factory-equipped. and symbols to increase the password, and on some Lock/unlock doors, if equipped security.
Page 323: Diagnostics
OnStar OnStar AtYourService 2. Say Call. System responds: Diagnostics Call. Please say the name or OnStar Advisors can provide offers Advanced Diagnostics provides a number to call. from restaurants and retailers on status of the vehicle s key systems 3. Say 911 without pausing. your route, help locate hotels, with a monthly e-mail, or by System responds: 911.
Page 324: Onstar Additional Information
OnStar OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Owners Information Press to speak with an Advisor. Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar services cannot work unless possible. The Advisor will update Audio messages may play important the vehicle is in a place where vehicle records and explain OnStar...
Page 325 OnStar to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Potential Issues phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar cannot perform Remote jamming may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle See Radio Frequency Assistance after the vehicle has OnStar Personal Identification...
Page 326 OnStar A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems settings. These updates or changes loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is may also collect personal Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected.
Page 327 OnStar the privacy of any information sent hereby granted, provided that the or other dealings in this Software via wireless cellular communications above copyright notice and this without prior written authorization of cannot be assured. Third parties permission notice appear in all the copyright holder.
Page 328 OnStar Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, to this condition is redistribution of Info-ZIP. Such altered Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, of a standard UnZipSFX binary versions are further prohibited Rich Wales, Mike White. (including SFXWiz) as part of a from misrepresentative use of self-extracting archive;...
Page 329: Index
Index Index Airbags Adding Equipment to the Accessories and Vehicle ......72 Modifications ....209 Passenger Status Indicator .
Page 330 Index Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Charging System Light ..109 License Plate Lamps ..231 Manual Mode ....180 Check Shift Lock Control Function Buying New Tires .
Page 331 Index Control Customer Information Door (cont'd) Traction and Electronic Service Publications Power Locks ....29 Stability ..... 184 Ordering Information .
Page 332 Index Electrical System (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Forward Collision Alert Overheating ....222 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 233 (FCA) System ....192 Instrument Panel Fuse Power Messages .
Page 333 Index Headlamps (cont'd) Daytime Running Lamps/ Garage Door Opener ... 139 Ignition Positions ....171 Automatic Headlamp Programming .
Page 334 Index Lighting (cont'd) Locks (cont'd) Parade Dimming ....148 Safety ......30 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 335 Index Messages (cont'd) Operating Mode Engine Power ....126 Overheated Engine Navigation ® Fuel System ....126 Protection .
Page 336 Index Passenger Sensing System ..68 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..188 Restraints Perchlorate Materials Rear Window Washer/Wiper ..99 Where to Put ....79 Requirements, California .
Page 337 Index Safety Defects Reporting Service (cont'd) Start Assist, Hill ....184 Canadian Government ..315 Maintenance, General Start Vehicle, Remote .
Page 338 Index Tires (cont'd) Wheel Replacement ..260 Tachometer ..... 105 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 258 When It Is Time for New Text Telephone (TTY) Users .
Page 339 Index Voltage Devices and Wiring ..232 Winter Tires ....243 Voltmeter Gauge ....107 Wiper Blade Replacement .

GMC Acadia Limited 7007 Owner's Manual

Acadia Limited Owner's Manual

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Child Restraints

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Roof Rack System

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Information Displays

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Driving and

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