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GMC 2008 Acadia Owner's Manual (472 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 5 MB
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Canadian Owners
2
Safety Warnings and Symbols
3
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Damage Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
4
Table of Contents
5
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Seat Height Adjuster
7
Power Seats
7
Manual Lumbar
8
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
9
Memory Seat and Mirrors
10
Easy Exit Seat
11
Power Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Rear Seats
15
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation
15
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
16
Third Row Seats
17
Removing the Third Row Seats
19
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
20
Safety Belts
20
Why Safety Belts Work
22
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
26
Lap-Shoulder Belt
34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
36
Safety Belt Pretensioners
36
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
39
Safety Belt Extender
40
Child Restraints
40
Older Children
40
Infants and Young Children
43
Child Restraint Systems
47
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
49
Where to Put the Restraint
50
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
62
Airbag System
65
Where Are the Airbags
68
When Should an Airbag Inflate
71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
72
How Does an Airbag Restrain
72
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
73
Passenger Sensing System
74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Restraint System Check
81
Checking the Restraint Systems
81
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
82
Section 2 Features and Controls
83
Features and Controls
83
Keys
85
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
87
Battery Replacement
88
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
88
Remote Vehicle Start
89
Remote Start Ready
91
Doors and Locks
92
Door Locks
92
Power Door Locks
93
Delayed Locking
93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
93
Rear Door Security Locks
93
Lockout Protection
94
Liftgate
95
Instrument Panel
96
Power Liftgate
96
Windows
100
Power Windows
101
Programming the Power Windows
102
Window Lockout
102
Sun Visors
103
Theft-Deterrent Systems
103
Content Theft-Deterrent
103
Testing the Alarm
104
PASS-Key III+ Operation
105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
107
New Vehicle Break-In
107
Ignition Positions
108
Key in the Ignition
109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
109
Starting the Engine
109
Starting Procedure
110
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
111
Automatic Transmission Operation
112
Electronic Range Select Mode
114
Tow/Haul Mode
116
Parking Brake
117
Shifting into PARK (P)
118
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
118
Torque Lock
119
Shifting out of PARK (P)
119
Parking over Things that Burn
120
Engine Exhaust
120
Climate Controls
121
Running the Engine While Parked
121
Mirrors
122
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
122
And Compass
122
Compass Variance
123
Outside Power Mirrors
124
Turn Signal Indicator
124
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
125
Automatic Dimming
125
Park Tilt Mirrors
126
Outside Convex Mirror
126
Outside Heated Mirrors
126
Object Detection Systems
127
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
127
How the System Works
128
Rear Vision Camera
129
Onstar System
129
Onstar Services
130
How Onstar Service Works
131
Onstar Virtual Advisor
131
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
131
Universal Home Remote System
132
Your Responsibility
132
Universal Home Remote System
133
Universal Home Remote System Operation
133
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
136
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
136
Using Universal Home Remote
136
Storage Areas
137
Glove Box
137
Cupholder(S)
137
Instrument Panel Storage
137
Center Console Storage
138
Second Row Center Console
138
Floor Mats
139
Luggage Carrier
140
Rear Seat Armrest
140
Convenience Net
140
Cargo Cover
140
Cargo Tie Downs
141
Cargo Management System
141
Sunroof
142
Section 3 Instrument Panel
143
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
143
Instrument Panel Overview
146
Hazard Warning Flashers
148
Other Warning Devices
148
Horn
148
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
148
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
149
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
150
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
151
Flash-To-Pass
151
Windshield Wipers
151
Windshield Washer
152
Heated Windshield Washer
153
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
153
Cruise Control
154
Exterior Lamps
156
Delayed Headlamps
157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System
158
Fog Lamps
158
Instrument Panel Brightness
159
Courtesy Lamps
159
Dome Lamps
159
Dome Lamp Override
159
Entry Lighting
159
Delayed Entry Lighting
160
Delayed Exit Lighting
160
Parade Dimming
160
Electric Power Management
161
Reading Lamps
161
Battery Run-Down Protection
162
Head-Up Display (HUD)
162
Care of the Hud
165
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
166
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
166
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
167
Climate Controls
168
Climate Control System
168
Manual Operation
168
Defogging and Defrosting
170
Display Function
171
Rear Window Defogger
171
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
171
Automatic Operation
172
Driver's Side Temperature Control
172
Passenger's Side Temperature Control
172
Air Conditioning
175
Rear Window Defogger
177
Outlet Adjustment
178
Operation Tips
178
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
178
Fan Knob
179
Mode Knob
179
Temperature Knob
179
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls
180
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
181
Instrument Panel Cluster
182
Speedometer and Odometer
183
Tachometer
183
Safety Belt Reminders
183
Airbag Readiness Light
184
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
185
Charging System Light
187
Voltmeter Gage
188
Brake System Warning Light
189
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
190
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
190
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
191
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
191
Tire Pressure Light
192
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
192
If the Light Is Flashing
194
If the Light Is on Steady
194
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
195
Maintenance Schedule
196
Oil Pressure Light
196
Security Light
196
Fog Lamp Light
197
Cruise Control Light
197
Highbeam on Light
197
Tow/Haul Mode Light
197
Fuel Gage
198
Driver Information Center (DIC)
199
DIC Operation and Displays (with DIC Buttons)
199
DIC Operation and Displays
199
DIC Buttons
200
Oil Life
200
Park Assist
201
Blank Display
202
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)
205
Display Language
207
DIC Warnings and Messages
208
Battery Saver Active
209
Check Tire Pressure
209
Driver Door Open
210
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
211
Fuel Level Low
211
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
212
Service Air Bag
214
Service Brake System
214
Service Tire Monitor System
215
Service Transmission
215
Service Vehicle Soon
215
Theft Attempted
216
Traction Control off
216
Turn Signal on
217
DIC Vehicle Customization (with DIC Buttons)
217
Auto Door Lock
218
Remote Door Lock
220
Remote Door Unlock
220
Exit Lighting
221
Approach Lighting
222
Chime Volume
222
Memory Seat Recall
224
Remote Start
224
Factory Settings
225
Audio System(S)
226
Default Settings
227
Setting the Time
227
Radio(S) (MP3)
229
Playing the Radio
230
Radio Data System (Rds)
230
Finding a Station
231
Setting the Tone
232
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
233
Finding a Category (Cat) Station
233
Radio Messages
234
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
234
Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
235
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
236
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
236
Using the DVD Player
240
Playing a DVD
241
Inserting a Disc
243
DVD Radio Error Messages
244
Ejecting a Disc
244
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
245
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and Six-Disc CD Player)
246
Compressed Audio
246
Root Directory
247
XM Radio Messages
255
Parental Control
257
Navigation/Radio System
257
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
257
Battery Replacement
259
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
260
Audio Output
261
Video Screen
261
Remote Control
262
Remote Control Buttons
262
Cleaning the Video Screen
266
DVD Display Error Messages
266
DVD Distortion
266
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
267
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)
269
Theft-Deterrent Feature
269
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
270
Radio Reception
271
Multi-Band Antenna
271
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
273
Driving Your Vehicle
273
Defensive Driving
274
Drunk Driving
274
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
274
Control of a Vehicle
275
Braking
276
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
277
Using ABS
277
Braking in Emergencies
278
Panic Brake Assist
278
Stabilitrak System
278
Traction Control Operation
280
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
281
Power Steering
281
Steering Tips
281
Variable Effort Steering
281
Steering in Emergencies
282
Off-Road Recovery
283
Passing
283
Loss of Control
284
Driving at Night
285
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
286
Other Rainy Weather Tips
286
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
287
Highway Hypnosis
287
Hill and Mountain Roads
288
Driving on Snow or Ice
289
Winter Driving
289
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
290
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
292
Loading Your Vehicle
293
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
293
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
294
Tire and Loading Information Label
294
Recreational Vehicle Towing
298
Towing
298
Towing Your Vehicle
298
Dinghy Towing
299
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
301
Towing a Trailer
302
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear
302
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
303
Tow/Haul Mode
304
Weight of the Trailer
305
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
306
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
308
Safety Chains
309
Trailer Brakes
309
Driving with a Trailer
310
Following Distance
310
Making Turns
310
Driving on Grades
311
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
311
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
312
Parking on Hills
312
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
312
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
313
Trailer Wiring Harness
313
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
315
Service and Appearance Care
315
Service
317
Accessories and Modifications
318
California Proposition 65 Warning
318
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
318
Doing Your Own Service Work
319
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
320
Fuel
320
Gasoline Octane
320
Gasoline Specifications
320
California Fuel
321
Additives
321
Fuels in Foreign Countries
322
Filling the Tank
323
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
326
Checking Things under the Hood
326
Hood Release
327
Engine Compartment Overview
328
Engine Oil
329
When to Add Engine Oil
330
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
331
Engine Oil Additives
332
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
332
What to Do with Used Oil
333
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
334
Automatic Transmission Fluid
335
What to Use
336
Engine Coolant
336
Checking Coolant
337
Adding Coolant
338
Radiator Pressure Cap
338
Engine Overheating
339
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
339
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
340
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
340
Cooling System
341
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
347
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
347
Adding Washer Fluid
348
Windshield Washer Fluid
348
Brakes
349
What to Add
349
Brake Wear
350
Brake Adjustment
351
Brake Pedal Travel
351
Replacing Brake System Parts
351
Vehicle Storage
352
Battery
352
Jump Starting
353
All-Wheel Drive
357
How to Check Lubricant
357
Rear Drive Module
358
Bulb Replacement
359
Halogen Bulbs
359
License Plate Lamp
360
Replacement Bulbs
360
Headlamp Aiming
359
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
361
Tires
362
Tire Sidewall Labeling
363
Tire Terminology and Definitions
366
Inflation - Tire Pressure
369
How to Check
370
When to Check
370
Tire Pressure Monitor System
371
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
372
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
374
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
375
Tire Inspection and Rotation
376
When It Is Time for New Tires
377
Buying New Tires
378
Different Size Tires and Wheels
380
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
381
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
381
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
382
Wheel Replacement
382
Used Replacement Wheels
384
Tire Chains
384
If a Tire Goes Flat
385
Changing a Flat Tire
386
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
387
Removing the Spare Tire
388
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
390
Secondary Latch System
395
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
398
Compact Spare Tire
402
Appearance Care
403
Interior Cleaning
403
Fabric/Carpet
404
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
405
Leather
405
Care of Safety Belts
406
Washing Your Vehicle
406
Weatherstrips
406
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
407
Finish Care
407
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
407
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
408
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
408
Finish Damage
409
Sheet Metal Damage
409
Tires
409
Chemical Paint Spotting
410
Underbody Maintenance
410
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
411
Vehicle Identification
412
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
412
Engine Identification
412
Service Parts Identification Label
412
Electrical System
413
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
413
Add-On Electrical Equipment
413
Windshield Wiper Fuses
414
Power Windows and Other Power Options
414
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
414
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
414
Underhood Fuse Block
417
Capacities and Specifications
421
Engine Specifications
421
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
423
Introduction
424
Maintenance Requirements
424
Maintenance Schedule
424
Using the Maintenance Schedule
424
Your Vehicle and the Environment
424
Scheduled Maintenance
426
Additional Required Services
428
Maintenance Footnotes
429
At each Fuel Fill
430
Owner Checks and Services
430
At Least Once a Month
431
Tire Wear Inspection
431
At Least Once a Year
431
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
432
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
432
Underbody Flushing Service
433
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
433
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
434
Maintenance Replacement Parts
436
Engine Drive Belt Routing
437
Maintenance Record
438
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
441
Customer Assistance Information
441
Customer Assistance and Information
442
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
442
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
444
Online Owner Center
444
Customer Assistance Offices
445
All Overseas Locations
445
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
445
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
446
Roadside Assistance Program
446
Calling for Assistance
448
Scheduling Service Appointments
448
Courtesy Transportation
449
Collision Damage Repair
450
Insuring Your Vehicle
451
Repair Facility
451
If a Crash Occurs
452
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
453
Reporting Safety Defects
453
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
453
Service Publications Ordering Information
454
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
454
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
454
Current and Past Model Order Forms
455
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
455
Event Data Recorders
456
Onstar
457
Navigation System
457
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
457
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GMC 2008 Acadia Getting To Know Manual (24 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel
2
Instrument Panel
3
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
Driver Information Center
4
Head-Up Display
5
Remote Keyless Entry.
6
SAFETY & SECURITY Remote Keyless Entry
6
Onstar
6
Child Restraints (LATCH)
7
COMFORT Seat Adjustments
7
Seat Adjustments.
8
2 Nd-Row Seats
8
3 Rd-Row Seats
9
Heated Seat Controls
9
Memory Seats and Mirrors
9
Dual Automatic Climate Controls
10
Steering Wheel Adjustment
10
Manual Climate Controls
11
Entertainment
12
Audio System Features
12
Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System
14
Satellite Radio
14
XM ® Satellite Radio
14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Systems
15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
16
Rear Audio Controller
16
Rear Seat Climate Controls
12
Convenience
17
Automatic Headlamp System
17
Interior Lighting Features
17
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
17
CONVENIENCE Automatic Headlamp System
17
Power Windows
18
Sunroof
18
Windshield Wipers and Washer
18
Heated Washer Fluid
19
Cruise Control
19
Center Console Features
20
Rear Convenience Center
20
115-Volt Outlet
20
Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist
20
Power Liftgate
21
Remote Vehicle Start
21
Performance & Maintenance
22
Refueling the Vehicle
22
Automatic Transmission
22
Operation
22
Stability Control
22
System
22
Trailer Towing
23
Tire Pressure Monitor
23
Resetting the Oil Life System
23
Owner Information
24
Roadside Assistance
24
My Gmlink
24
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