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GMC 2010 Acadia Owner's Manual

GMC 2010 Acadia Owner's Manual

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  • Page 125: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ..5-2 Horn ......5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer .

  • Page 126: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-45 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-52 Universal Remote System Programming ....5-52 Universal Remote System Operation .
  • Page 127 To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release to go to the next or previous track. To select tracks on an iPod or USB device for vehicles without a navigation system:...

  • Page 128: Horn

    Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to scroll through the selected music list. Touch the track label on the touch screen to highlight and begin playing the track from that list. 4. Press and hold to quickly scroll through the selected music list (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only.

  • Page 129: Rear Window Wiper

    (Mist): Single wipe, turn the band to and then release. Several wipes, hold the band longer. (Off): Turns the wipers off. (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1: Slow wipes. 2: Fast wipes.

  • Page 130: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released. If the rear wiper function was already on, prior to pressing the wash button, it stays on until the wiper button is pressed again.
  • Page 131 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See Compass Calibration Procedure following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the...

  • Page 132: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Clock To adjust the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press , to turn the radio on. 2. Press to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). 3.
  • Page 133 Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle and adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the power accessory outlets. Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as...

  • Page 134: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if no equipment is plugged into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off.

  • Page 135: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar...

  • Page 136: Speedometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both 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. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.

  • Page 137: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge United States Canada This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gauge will read approximately 100 °C (210°F) or less. If the gauge pointer is near 125 °C (260°F), the engine is too hot.

  • Page 138: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten the safety belt.

  • Page 139: Airbag Readiness Light

    Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see This light will come on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started.

  • Page 140: Charging System Light

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is...

  • Page 141: Malfunction

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is...
  • Page 142 5-18 Instruments and Controls The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle.

  • Page 143: Brake System Warning

    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine...

  • Page 144: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. The pedal may be harder to push or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.

  • Page 145: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light

    ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service.

  • Page 146: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the tire loading information label.

  • Page 147: Security Light

    Security Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see High-Beam on Light The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. for more information. Instruments and Controls Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use.

  • Page 148: Information Displays Driver Information Center (Dic) (With Dic Buttons)

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
  • Page 149 (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this feature, units, tire pressure readings on vehicles with this feature, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature. (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average...
  • Page 150 5-26 Instruments and Controls UNITS Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units.
  • Page 151 COMPASS ZONE SETTING This display will be available if the vehicle has a compass. more information. COMPASS RECALIBRATION This display will be available if the vehicle has a compass. for more information. Blank Display This display shows no information. Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items:...
  • Page 152 5-28 Instruments and Controls RANGE Press the trip/fuel button until RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history...

  • Page 153: Buttons)

    AVG (Average) SPEED Press the trip/fuel button until AVG SPEED displays. This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value.
  • Page 154 5-30 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip.
  • Page 155 PARK ASSIST To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, press the trip odometer reset stem until PARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to be turned on or off.

  • Page 156: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    5-32 Instruments and Controls UNITS To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the trip odometer reset stem until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to select between ENGLISH or METRIC...
  • Page 157 HUD Display on the Vehicle Windshield The HUD information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle. When the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN, the HUD will display an introductory message for a short time, until the HUD is ready. Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come on the instrument panel when...
  • Page 158 5-34 Instruments and Controls To adjust the HUD image so that items are properly displayed, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position. 2. Start the engine. 3. Adjust the HUD controls. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
  • Page 159 Format Three: This display includes all the information in Format One along with a circular tachometer, but without outside air temperature. All formats will show the turn-by-turn navigation information and provide details about the next driving maneuver to be made. When you near your destination, the HUD will display a distance bar that will fill in the closer you get to your...

  • Page 160: Vehicle Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.

  • Page 161: Cruise Control Messages

    Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service as soon as possible. See your dealer/retailer. Cruise Control Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays whenever the cruise control is set.

  • Page 162: Engine Cooling System

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. . To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off.

  • Page 163: Engine Oil Messages

    Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See information on how to reset the message.

  • Page 164: Key And Lock Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See . Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.

  • Page 165: Messages

    Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. For more information see SERVICE PARK ASSIST If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is a problem with the URPA system.

  • Page 166: Service Vehicle Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the content theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. for more information. Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.

  • Page 167: Transmission Messages

    You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.

  • Page 168: Vehicle Reminder

    5-44 Instruments and Controls If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer/retailer for service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE If you drive your vehicle...

  • Page 169: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
  • Page 170 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English.
  • Page 171 DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 172 5-48 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 173 To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 174 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 175 Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): No remote memory seat recall will occur.

  • Page 176: Universal Remote System

    5-52 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS TO EXIT appears in the DIC display.
  • Page 177 Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 178 5-54 Instruments and Controls 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit).
  • Page 179 7. Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it.

  • Page 180: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-56 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or...

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