GMC 2013 Acadia Options Manual page 24

POWERTRAIN
The technologically advanced engine and transmission of a GMC are at the heart of its professional-grade capabilities. With its 288 horsepower,
270 lb-ft of torque and an EPA-estimated 24 highway mpg, Acadia's 3.6L V-6 engine is the perfect expression of what GMC engineering is all about—
powerful yet effi cient performance.
3.6L V-6 VVT (LLT ) VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT)
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Engineered for responsiveness at This gives you the power of a
all speeds, the 3.6L V-6 VVT is the high-performance engine with
ideal blend of power and effi ciency. the low-speed response you need
With a high-performance direct- for situations such as trailering
injected 24-valve, dual-overhead or climbing steep inclines. This
cam design, the 3.6L V-6 technology constantly monitors
accelerates smoothly and quickly and changes when the valves open
for confi dent highway passing and close to give you near-peak
and merging. Yet its effi ciency levels of torque across the entire
gives it surprising highway fuel range of engine speeds.
economy—an EPA-estimated
24 highway mpg.
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OIL LIFE MONITOR For long life 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
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and durability, nothing is more OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
important than changing your oil Designed to be an interactive
partner with the engine and
at the right time. GMC engineered
the mystery out of this essential control system, this transmission
service with the Oil Life Monitor. chooses the best gear for fuel
It calculates how much life your economy or power based on your
oil has left, based on when and driving style. For steep hills, bad
how you drive. Then it updates weather or a really great driving
you with a telltale on your Driver road, all Acadia models feature
Information Center. tap-up/-down gear selection with
Driver Shift Control. It gives you
the ability to manually shift gears
for optimal driver control.
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ONSTAR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS 1 information into an easy-to-
The peace of mind that comes read monthly report. OnStar can
from knowing the condition of also run a check of your vehicle
your Acadia's key systems is as as you drive just by pressing
easy as checking your e-mail. the blue button and asking
The OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics the Advisor for an On-Demand
service that comes standard with Diagnostics check. That's peace
your 6-month trial subscription of mind when you need it.
to OnStar can run hundreds of
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Visit onstar.com for coverage map,
checks of your Acadia's engine, details and system limitations. Services
vary with conditions.
transmission, antilock brakes
and more, then organize the
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