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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
2018 ACADIA
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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your
GMC Acadia. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your
vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.gmc.com/learn.
For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner's Manual in your glove box.
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.
Please read your Owner's Manual for complete instructions.

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  • Page 1 Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your GMC Acadia. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.gmc.com/learn.

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Turn Signal Lever/ Electric Panel Exterior Lamp Driver Engine Memory Parking Brake Illumination Controls/IntelliBeam Information Windshield Start-Stop Seat Switch Control Button Center Wipers Lever Button Buttons Driver Power Power Cruise Control/ Audio Next- Steering Audio Volume Information Mirror/ Liftgate Forward Collision...
  • Page 3 Infotainment System Infotainment Climate Touch Screen System Controls Controls Traction Control Driver’s Heated/ Hazard USB Ports/ Passenger’s and StabiliTrak Vented Seat Warning Accessory Heated/Vented Button Buttons Flashers Power Outlet Seat Buttons Button IntelliBeam Lighting Power Steering Warning Refer to your Owner’s Manual to Lights On Reminder Vehicle Ahead learn about the information being...

  • Page 4: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER Lock Remote Vehicle Start Press to lock all Lock button Press and release the doors. and then immediately press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash Unlock to start the engine from outside the vehicle. Press to unlock the After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.

  • Page 5: Keyless (Pushbutton) Start

    KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. Starting the Engine With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.

  • Page 6: Front Seats

    FRONT SEATS Power Seat Adjustments A. Seat Adjustment Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat. B. Seatback Recline Adjustment Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback. C.

  • Page 7: Rear Seats

    REAR SEATS Enter or Exit the 3rd-Row Seats 1. Remove anything on the 2nd-row seat or the floor in front of or behind the seat. 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback (A) and pull the seat forward. The driver’s side seat will tip and slide forward;...

  • Page 8: Power Liftgate

    POWER LIFTGATE Open/Close the Power Liftgate Power Liftgate button on the Press the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter twice. Power Liftgate knob on the Press the driver’s door (A). Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate. Press the button (C) next to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate.

  • Page 9: Exterior Lamps

    LIGHTING Exterior Lamps Rotate the outer band on the turn signal lever to activate the exterior lamps. Off/On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exte- rior lamps depending on outside light conditions. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog Lamps...

  • Page 10: Automatic Climate Controls

    AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS Driver’s Fan Speed Passenger’s Temperature Air Conditioning Control/Power Defog Defrost Temperature Control Control Vent Mode On-Off Mode Mode Control AUTO SYNC REAR Automatic Floor Mode Rear Window Link passenger’s Recirculation Bi-level Operation temperature setting to Defog/Heated Mode Mode Outside Mirror driver’s temperature...

  • Page 11: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) The DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages. Three different displays are available. DIC Controls Use the controls on the right side of the steer- ing wheel to view and move through the DIC menus.
  • Page 12 The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®, and offers hands-free voice control. For assistance, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn. Optional equipment...

  • Page 13: Storing Favorites

    Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on a compatible cell phone; i.e. Siri or Voice Command. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information. To activate phone voice recognition, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the steer- ing wheel for 2 seconds.

  • Page 14: Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto

    Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page. For more information, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn. See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 15: Universal Remote System

    UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control 3 differ- ent devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.

  • Page 16: Setting Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL Setting Cruise Control On/Off button. The 1. Press the Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster. 2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster. Adjusting Cruise Control RES+ Resume/Accelerate Press to resume a set speed.
  • Page 17 TRACTION SELECT The Traction Select system automatically adjusts various vehicle controls based on driv- ing preferences, weather and road conditions. Rotate the Traction Select knob on the center console to select Tour, All-Wheel Drive (AWD models only), Sport, Snow/Ice (front-wheel drive models only), Off-Road (AWD models only), or...

  • Page 18: Driver Assistance Systems

    DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Safety Alert Seat The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously — to alert the driver of potential hazards. Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the alert settings, go to Settings >...

  • Page 19: Front Pedestrian Braking

    DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Traction Control and StabiliTrak Systems The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on auto- matically every time the vehicle is started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.

  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance

    Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store. GMC OWNER CENTER Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check out personalized infor- mation, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more.

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