GMC 2012 Acadia Owner's Manual

GMC 2012 Acadia Owner's Manual

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  • Page 121: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-13 Information Displays Engine Coolant Temperature Driver Information Center Controls Gauge ..... . 5-14 (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) .
  • Page 122: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ....5-42 Airbag System Messages ..5-42 Steering Wheel Anti-theft Alarm System Adjustment Messages .
  • Page 123: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls To select preset or favorite radio To select tracks on an iPod or USB To navigate folders on an iPod or stations: device for vehicles with a navigation USB device for vehicles without a system: navigation system: Press and release 1.
  • Page 124 Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or interact with those systems. See Press to select a track or a folder USB device for vehicles with a when navigating folders on an iPod navigation system: for more or USB device. information.
  • Page 125: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Horn The wipers clear the windshield and (Adjustable Interval Wipes): either stop or return to the preset Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band Press on the steering wheel pad speed. The ignition key must be in up for more frequent wipes or down ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for to sound the horn.
  • Page 126: Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Compass Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic Wiper/Washer Your vehicle may have a compass north and true geographic north. in the Driver Information Center If the compass is not set to the zone The rear wiper and rear wash button (DIC).
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until If the DIC display does not show a the vehicle heading, for heading, for example, N for North, example, N for North, is or the heading does not change displayed in the DIC. after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering 5.
  • Page 128: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Do not operate any switches Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, such as window, sunroof, do one of the following: To adjust the time and date: climate controls, seats, etc. Press SEEK. during the calibration procedure. 1.
  • Page 129: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Leaving electrical When adding electrical equipment, equipment plugged in for an be sure to follow the proper The vehicle has 12 volt outlets that extended period of time while installation instructions included can be used to plug in electrical the vehicle is off will drain the with the equipment.
  • Page 130 5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 120 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...
  • Page 131: Indicators

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
  • Page 132: Instrument Cluster

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 133: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
  • Page 134: Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls When the fuel tank is low on fuel, Engine Coolant the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will Temperature Gauge appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information Here are some situations that may occur with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
  • Page 135: Voltmeter Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders for more information. the low and high warning zones Driver Safety Belt Reminder indicate the normal operating range. Voltmeter Gauge Light Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of There is a driver safety belt electrical accessories are operating reminder light on the instrument...
  • Page 136: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat The airbag readiness light comes on such as a briefcase, handbag, and stays on for several seconds...
  • Page 137: Indicator

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the If, after several seconds, both status passenger airbag status indicator indicator lights remain on, or if Indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol there are no lights at all, there for on and off, for several seconds may be a problem with the lights or The vehicle has a passenger...
  • Page 138: Charging System Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light for more information. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the Malfunction engine is running, this indicates that...
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: emission system malfunction: intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed. Check that the fuel cap is fully vehicle or the replacement of installed.
  • Page 140 5-20 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board If one or more of these conditions Diagnostics) system occurs, change the fuel brand used. determines that critical It will require at least one full tank of emission control systems have the proper fuel to turn the light off. not been completely diagnosed.
  • Page 141: Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Brake System Warning This light may also come on due to WARNING low brake fluid. See Light for more information. The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists When the ignition is on, the brake working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 142: Warning Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls ® Antilock Brake System brake system warning light is not StabiliTrak Indicator on, there are still brakes, but no (ABS) Warning Light Light antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
  • Page 143: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value Temperature Warning shown on the Tire and Loading Light Information label. See for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady For vehicles with the Tire Pressure If the light flashes for about a minute...
  • Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. WARNING If the light stays on and the engine Do not keep driving if the oil does not start, there could be a The oil pressure light should come problem with the theft-deterrent...
  • Page 145: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog Information Displays lamps are turned off. See for more Driver Information Center information. (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system.
  • Page 146 5-26 Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons (Vehicle Information): Press compass, if equipped, also display this button to display the oil life, on the DIC when viewing the trip park assist on vehicles with this and fuel information. The outside air feature, units, tire pressure readings temperature automatically appears on vehicles with this feature, and...
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-27 means 99% of the current oil life To reset the engine oil life system, UNITS remains. The engine oil life system Press the vehicle information button will alert you to change the oil on a until UNITS displays. This display schedule consistent with your allows you to select between metric PARK ASSIST...
  • Page 148 5-28 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition is Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to detected by the system while zero separately by pressing the (Trip/Fuel): Press this button driving, a message advising you set/reset button or the trip odometer to scroll through the following menu add air to a specific tire will appear...
  • Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-29 show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle For example, if driving in traffic TIMER begins moving, the display will then and making frequent stops, this Press the trip/fuel button until increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km display may read one number, TIMER displays.
  • Page 150: Driver Information Center

    5-30 Instruments and Controls FUEL USED Driver Information Center If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the trip odometer reset (DIC) (Without DIC Press the trip/fuel button until stem to view the following displays: FUEL USED displays. This display Buttons) odometer and trip odometers.
  • Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Each trip odometer can be reset to For example, if the vehicle was current oil life remains. The engine zero separately by pressing and driven 8 km (5 mi) before it is started oil life system will alert you to holding the trip odometer reset stem again, and then the retroactive reset change the oil on a schedule...
  • Page 152 5-32 Instruments and Controls Also, be careful not to reset the OIL The URPA system automatically DISPLAY LANGUAGE LIFE display accidentally at any turns back on after each vehicle To access this display, the vehicle time other than when the oil has just start.
  • Page 153: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 Head-Up Display (HUD) current radio station, including XM information or CD track. It will also display turn-by-turn navigation WARNING information if the vehicle has a navigation radio. The images are If the HUD image is too bright or projected by the HUD lens located too high in your field of view, it on the driver side of the instrument...
  • Page 154 5-34 Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come When the HUD is on, the To adjust the HUD image so that on the instrument panel when speedometer reading is continually items are properly displayed, activated and also appear on displayed.
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-35 The three formats are as follows: English English English Metric Metric Metric Format Two: This display includes Format Three: This display the information in Format One includes all the information in Format One: This display gives without the transmission information Format One along with a circular the speedometer reading (in English...
  • Page 156 5-36 Instruments and Controls Are you wearing polarized All formats will show the turn-by-turn Care of the HUD sunglasses? navigation information and provide Clean the inside of the windshield details about the next driving Still no HUD image? Check the as needed to remove any dirt or film maneuver to be made.
  • Page 157: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Vehicle Messages You should take any messages Turn off all unnecessary that appear on the display seriously accessories to allow the battery Messages are displayed on the DIC and remember that clearing the to recharge. to notify the driver that the status of messages will only make the The normal battery voltage range the vehicle has changed and that...
  • Page 158: Brake System Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. This message displays along with This message displays and a chime the brake system warning light if...
  • Page 159: Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED have the system repaired by your STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the passenger side rear If you drive the vehicle damage to the engine.
  • Page 160: Engine Oil Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages until the cause of the low oil This message also displays when pressure is corrected. See the vehicle's engine power is CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON for more reduced. Reduced engine power information. can affect the vehicle's ability to This message displays when the accelerate.
  • Page 161: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 TIGHTEN GAS CAP See Battery Replacement under Object Detection System Messages This message may display along with the check engine light on the PARK ASST (Assist) instrument panel cluster if the Lamp Messages BLOCKED SEE OWNERS vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened MANUAL properly.
  • Page 162: Airbag System Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages CONTROL This message displays if there is a SERVICE AIR BAG problem with the Ultrasonic Rear This message displays when there This message displays if there is a Parking Assist (URPA) system.
  • Page 163: Service Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 THEFT ATTEMPTED steer the vehicle increases or feels This message also displays heavier, but you will still be able to LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT This message displays if the content steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), theft-deterrent system has detected serviced by your dealer immediately.
  • Page 164: Transmission Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls The DIC also shows the tire TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE The AWD system is disabled until pressure values. See the compact spare tire is replaced This message displays when the by a full-size tire. If the warning Tire Pressure Monitor System message is still on after putting on (TPMS) is relearning the tire...
  • Page 165: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays and a chime Vehicle Speed Messages sounds if the transmission fluid in This message displays when there SPEED LIMITED TO the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the is a problem with the transmission. transmission fluid temperature high XXX MPH (KM/H) See your dealer for service.
  • Page 166: Vehicle Personalization

    5-46 Instruments and Controls Vehicle The customization preferences are Feature Settings Menu Items automatically recalled. The following are customization Personalization To change customization features that allow you to program preferences, use the following settings to the vehicle: Vehicle Personalization procedure. DISPLAY IN ENGLISH (With DIC Buttons) Entering the Feature...
  • Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Then press the customization under Driver Information Center NO CHANGE: No change will be button to scroll through the following (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) earlier made to this feature. The current settings: in this section for more information. setting will remain.
  • Page 168 5-48 Instruments and Controls Then press the customization button REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN ONLY: The horn will sound to scroll through the following on the second press of the lock This feature allows you to select the settings: button on the RKE transmitter. type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the OFF: None of the doors will...
  • Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-49 DELAY DOOR LOCK Then press the customization button for more to scroll through the following This feature allows you to select information. settings: whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be OFF: There will be no delayed Press the customization button delayed.
  • Page 170 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button APPROACH LIGHTING until EXIT LIGHTING appears on This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset more information. whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be for this feature.
  • Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-51 NO CHANGE: No change will be Then press the customization button EASY EXIT SEAT made to this feature. The current to scroll through the following If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. settings: allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat There is no default for chime...
  • Page 172 5-52 Instruments and Controls remove it again, the seat and Then press the customization button Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) steering column will stay in the to scroll through the following transmitter. See original exit position, unless a settings: for more memory recall took place prior to information.
  • Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-53 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will be their factory default settings.
  • Page 174: Universal Remote System

    5-54 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Home It is also recommended that Remote with any garage door upon the sale of the vehicle, System opener that does not have the stop the programmed Universal Home and reverse feature.
  • Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Programming the Universal Universal Home Remote 3. At the same time, press and indicator light begins to flash, hold both the Universal Home Home Remote System after 20 seconds. This step will Remote button to be used to For questions or help programming erase the factory settings or all control the garage door and the...
  • Page 176 5-56 Instruments and Controls 5. Press and hold the newly trained 8. Immediately return to the Universal Home Remote button vehicle. Firmly press and hold and observe the indicator light. the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to If the indicator light control the garage door, for stays on continuously, the...
  • Page 177: Universal Remote System Operation

    Instruments and Controls 5-57 Gate Operator and Canadian Universal Home Remote System Universal Remote System procedures, regardless of where Programming Operation you live, replace Step 3 under If you have questions or need Programming the Universal Home Using Universal Remote help programming the Universal Remote System with the following: Home Remote System, call...
  • Page 178 5-58 Instruments and Controls Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single Buttons Universal Remote Button All programmed buttons should be To reprogram any of the three erased when the vehicle is sold or Universal Remote buttons, repeat the lease ends. the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning To erase all programmed buttons on with Step 2.
  • Page 427 Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) ..13-8 Roadside Assistance Vehicle Data Recording and Program (Mexico) ..13-10 Privacy ....13-20 Scheduling Service Event Data Recorders .
  • Page 428 1-800-263-3777 (English) or sure you are completely satisfied GMC. Normally, any concerns with 1-800-263-7854 (French). with the new vehicle. However, the sales transaction or the We encourage you to call the...
  • Page 429 case will generally be heard within We believe our impartial program 40 days. If you do not agree with the In the event that you do offers advantages over courts in decision given in your case, you not feel your concerns have been most jurisdictions because it is may reject it and proceed with any addressed after following the...
  • Page 430 However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all If your case is not resolved in a parties involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General Motors Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through Center (CAC) and provide the the normal means, we suggest the...
  • Page 431 1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, S. de However, if a customer wishes to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 R.L. de C.V. write or e-mail GMC, the letter www.gmc.ca Customer Assistance Center should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 1-800-263-3777 (English) Col.
  • Page 432 Customer assistance is available and who use Text Telephones Monday through Friday, 08:00 to (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment 1-800-999-5252 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from available at its Customer Assistance 08:00 to 15:00 hours.
  • Page 433 Find the GMC-recommended Digital owner manual, warranty maintenance services for your information, and more. vehicle. Storage for online service and Take a trip to the GMC Owner maintenance records. Centre: GMC dealer locator for service Chat live with online help nationwide.
  • Page 434 New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ready: GMC and General Motors of For more information on the limited Your name, home address, and Canada Limited reserve the right to offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or...
  • Page 435 GMC and General Motors of Tow to the If your trip is Canada Limited reserve the right to nearest GMC dealer for warranty interrupted due to a warranty limit services or payment to an service, or if the vehicle was in...
  • Page 436 Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to Reimbursement make arrangements and explain As a new owner, your vehicle is is approximately $5 Canadian. how to receive payment. automatically enrolled in the Diesel fuel delivery may be Roadside Assistance program.
  • Page 437 Roadside Assistance is limited Transmission of urgent phone of its term, contact the GMC to moving the vehicle to the messages. Customer Assistance Center at nearest dealer. If you would like : Call for 01-800-466-0801.
  • Page 438 Once the dealer has with a carrying capacity greater GMC dealership to repair the reported that the vehicle has than 3.5 tons. vehicle the same day, requiring been repaired, Roadside...
  • Page 439 01-800-466-0801 extraordinary nature, Cost of towing a trailer when earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, choosing a GMC dealer that is and other cyclonic storms. 1-866-466-8902 nearest to the temporary storage Vehicle immobilization facility for the disabled vehicle.
  • Page 440 Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating providing several transportation dealer and request an appointment.
  • Page 441 Your dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of that you obtain if the vehicle is kept every dealer.
  • Page 442 Recycled original equipment parts collisions. Aftermarket parts are not may also be used for repair. These covered by the GM New Vehicle parts are typically removed from Limited Warranty, and any vehicle vehicles that were total losses in failure related to such parts is not If the vehicle is involved in a prior crashes.
  • Page 443 Vehicle make, model, and Many insurance policies provide model year. reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not for damage repairs through the Number (VIN). leave the scene of a crash until all use of aftermarket collision parts.
  • Page 444 Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices as Owner publications are written be original equipment parts, either long as the cost stays within specifically for owners and new Genuine GM parts or recycled reasonable limits.
  • Page 445 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...
  • Page 446 General Motors of Canada Limited. (1-800-462-8782), or write: For example, the vehicle uses Call Transport Canada at GMC Customer Assistance Center computer modules to monitor and 1-800-333-0510 or write to: P.O. Box 33172 control engine and transmission...
  • Page 447 This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
  • Page 448 If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that or near crash-like situations.

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