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GMC 2016 Acadia User Manual

GMC 2016 Acadia User Manual (371 pages)

Brand: GMC | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.53 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Introduction
  3
  - Using this Manual
    3
In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features

6
- In Brief
  6
  - Instrument Panel
    7
- In Brief
  7
- Instrument Panel
  
  8
- Initial Drive Information
  
  9
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    9
    
    System
    9
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    9
  - Door Locks
    10
  - Liftgate
    10
  - Windows
    11
  - Seat Adjustment
    11
  - Memory Features
    12
  - Second Row Seats
    13
  - Third Row Seats
    13
  - Heated and Cooled Front
    14
    
    Seats
    14
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    14
  - Safety Belts
    14
  - Passenger Sensing System
    15
  - Mirror Adjustment
    15
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    16
  - Interior Lighting
    17
  - Exterior Lighting
    18
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    18
  - Climate Controls
    19
  - Transmission
    20
- Vehicle Features
  
  21
  - Radio(S)
    21
  - Satellite Radio
    22
  - Portable Audio Devices
    22
  - Bluetooth
    22
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    22
  - Cruise Control
    23
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    23
    
    System
    23
  - Lane Departure
    23
    
    Warning (LDW)
    23
  - Side Blind Zone
    24
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    24
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    24
  - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    24
    
    System
    24
  - Parking Assist
    24
  - Power Outlets
    24
  - Universal Remote System
    25
  - Sunroof
    25
- Performance and Maintenance
  
  25
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    25
    
    Stability Control
    25
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    26
  - Engine Oil Life System
    26
  - Driving for Better Fuel
    26
    
    Economy
    26
  - Roadside Assistance
    27
    
    Program
    27
Keys, Doors, and

28
- Keys and Locks
  
  28
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    28
    
    Keys
    28
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    30
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    30
    
    System
    30
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    32
    
    Door Locks
    33
    
    Delayed Locking
    34
    
    Power Door Locks
    34
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    35
    
    Lockout Protection
    35
    
    Safety Locks
    35
    
    Doors
    36
    
    Liftgate
    36
    
    Vehicle Alarm System
    39
    
    Vehicle Security
    39
    
    Immobilizer
    40
    
    Immobilizer Operation
    40
- Vehicle Security
  
  39
  - Exterior Mirrors
    41
    
    Convex Mirrors
    41
    
    Power Mirrors
    42
  - Folding Mirrors
    42
- Interior Mirrors
  
  43
  - Heated Mirrors
    43
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror
    43
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    43
  - Interior Rearview Mirrors
    43
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    43
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview
    43
  - Mirror
    43
  - Windows
    44
  - Power Windows
    44
- Roof
  
  46
  - Sun Visors
    46
  - Sunroof
    46
Seats and

48
- Seats and Restraints
  
  48
- Head Restraints
  
  49
- Front Seats
  
  50
  - Seat Adjustment
    50
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    51
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    51
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    52
  - Memory Seats
    53
  - Heated and Cooled Front
    54
    
    Seats
    54
- Rear Seats
  
  55
  - Third Row Seats
    57
- Safety Belts
  
  60
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    61
    
    Properly
    61
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    62
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    63
  - Safety Belt Use During
    66
    
    Pregnancy
    66
  - Safety Belt Extender
    66
  - Safety System Check
    66
  - Safety Belt Care
    67
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    67
- Airbag System
  
  68
  - Where Are the Airbags
    69
  - When Should an Airbag
    71
    
    Inflate
    71
  - What Makes an Airbag
    72
    
    Inflate
    72
  - How Does an Airbag
    72
    
    Restrain
    72
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    72
  - Passenger Sensing System
    74
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    78
    
    Vehicle
    78
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    78
  - Airbag System Check
    79
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts
    79
    
    After a Crash
    79
- Child Restraints
  
  80
  - Older Children
    80
  - Infants and Young Children
    81
  - Child Restraint Systems
    84
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    85
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    87
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts
    93
    
    After a Crash
    93
  - Securing Child Restraints
    93
    
    (Rear Seat)
    93
    
    Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
    95
98 Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments

99
- Storage
  99
  - Storage Compartments
    99
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    99
  - Glove Box
    99
  - Cupholders
    99
  - Armrest Storage
    100
  - Center Console Storage
    100
  - Additional Storage Features
    101
  - Cargo Cover
    101
  - Cargo Tie-Downs
    101
  - Cargo Management
    101
  - System
    101
  - Convenience Net
    102
  - Roof Rack System
    102
Instruments and

104
- Instruments and Controls
  
  104
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    105
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    106
  - Horn
    106
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    106
  - Rear Window Wiper
    107
    
    Washer
    107
  - Compass
    107
  - Clock
    109
  - Power Outlets
    109
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  
  111
  - Instrument Cluster
    112
  - Speedometer
    113
  - Odometer
    113
  - Tachometer
    113
  - Fuel Gauge
    113
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    114
    
    Gauge
    114
  - Voltmeter Gauge
    115
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    115
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    116
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    116
    
    Indicator
    116
  - Charging System Light
    117
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
    118
  - Brake System Warning
    119
    
    Light
    119
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    120
    
    Warning Light
    120
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    121
  - Lane Departure Warning
    121
    
    (LDW) Light
    121
  - Vehicle Ahead Indicator
    121
  - Indicator Light
    121
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    122
    
    Warning Light
    122
  - Tire Pressure Light
    122
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    122
  - Security Light
    123
  - High-Beam on Light
    123
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    123
  - Cruise Control Light
    124
- Information Displays
  
  124
  - Driver Information
    124
    
    Center (DIC)
    124
    
    Driver Information Center (DIC)
    124
    
    Vehicle Information Menu Items
    125
    
    Units
    126
    
    Trip/Fuel Menu Items
    127
  - Head-Up Display (HUD)
    128
- Vehicle Messages
  
  132
  - Battery Voltage and Charging
    132
    
    Messages
    132
  - Brake System Messages
    132
  - Cruise Control Messages
    133
  - Door Ajar Messages
    133
  - Engine Cooling System
    133
    
    Messages
    133
  - Engine Oil Messages
    134
  - Engine Power Messages
    134
  - Fuel System Messages
    135
  - Key and Lock Messages
    135
  - Lamp Messages
    135
  - Object Detection System
    136
    
    Messages
    136
  - Ride Control System
    137
    
    Messages
    137
  - Airbag System Messages
    138
  - Security Messages
    138
  - Service Vehicle Messages
    138
  - Tire Messages
    138
  - Transmission Messages
    139
  - Vehicle Reminder
    140
    
    Messages
    140
  - Vehicle Speed Messages
    140
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    140
  - Vehicle Personalization
    141
  - Universal Remote System
    147
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    150
150 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting

151
- Lighting
  151
  - Exterior Lamp Controls
    151
    
    Changer
    151
    
    (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp
    152
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    152
    
    Delayed Headlamps
    152
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    152
    
    System
    152
    
    Fog Lamps
    153
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    153
    
    Signals
    153
    
    Turn and Lane-Change
    153
  - Interior Lighting
    154
    
    Control
    154
    
    Courtesy Lamps
    154
    
    Dome Lamps
    154
    
    Instrument Panel Illumination
    154
    
    Reading Lamps
    155
  - Lighting Features
    155
    
    Entry Lighting
    155
    
    Battery Load Management
    156
    
    Delayed Entry Lighting
    156
    
    Delayed Exit Lighting
    156
    
    Parade Dimming
    156
    
    Battery Power Protection
    157
System

158
- Introduction
  
  158
  - Infotainment System
    158
    
    Infotainment
    158
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    159
    
    Operation
    160
    
    Overview
    160
    
    AM-FM Radio
    163
    
    Radio Reception
    166
    
    Satellite Radio
    166
    
    Audio Players
    167
    
    CD Player
    167
    
    Multi-Band Antenna
    167
    
    Mp3
    169
    
    Auxiliary Devices
    170
    
    Onstar System
    171
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    172
    
    Rear Seat Infotainment
    172
    
    System
    172
    
    Rear Audio Controller (RAC)
    173
- Radio
  
  163
- Onstar System
  
  171
  - Climate Controls
    183
    
    Climate Control Systems
    183
    
    Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    186
    
    Rear Climate Control System
    190
    
    Air Vents
    192
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    193
Driving and

194
- Driving and Operating
  
  194
- Driving Information
  
  195
  - Distracted Driving
    195
  - Defensive Driving
    195
  - Drunk Driving
    195
  - Control of a Vehicle
    196
  - Braking
    196
  - Steering
    196
  - Off-Road Recovery
    197
  - Loss of Control
    197
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    198
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    199
  - Winter Driving
    199
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    201
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    201
- Starting and Operating
  
  205
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    205
  - Ignition Positions
    205
  - Starting the Engine
    207
  - Engine Heater
    208
  - Retained Accessory
    209
    
    Power (RAP)
    209
  - Shifting into Park
    209
  - Shifting out of Park
    210
- Engine Exhaust
  
  211
  - Parking over Things
    211
    
    That Burn
    211
- Automatic Transmission
  
  212
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    212
  - Manual Mode
    214
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    215
- Brakes
  
  216
  - All-Wheel Drive
    216
    
    System (ABS)
    216
- Drive Systems
  
  216
  - Parking Brake
    217
  - Using ABS
    217
  - Brake Assist
    217
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    218
- Ride Control Systems
  
  218
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    218
    
    Stability Control
    218
- Cruise Control
  
  220
- Driver Assistance Systems
  
  222
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    222
  - Parking Assist
    224
    
    System
    225
  - Side Blind Zone
    227
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    227
  - Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    229
  - Fuel
    230
  - California Fuel
    231
    
    Requirements
    231
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    231
  - Fuel Additives
    232
  - Filling the Tank
    232
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    233
    
    Container
    233
  - Trailer Towing
    234
    
    Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    234
    
    General Towing
    234
    
    Information
    234
    
    Trailer Towing
    237
    
    Towing Equipment
    239
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    241
    
    Add-On Electrical
    241
    
    Equipment
    241
General Information

242
- Vehicle Care
  242
- General Information
  243
  - California Proposition
    243
    
    Warning
    243
  - California Perchlorate
    243
    
    Materials Requirements
    243
  - Accessories and Modifications
    243
- Vehicle Care
  243
  - Vehicle Checks
    244
    
    Doing Your Own
    244
    
    Hood
    244
    
    Service Work
    244
    
    Engine Compartment
    246
    
    Overview
    246
    
    Engine Cover
    247
    
    Engine Oil
    247
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    250
  - Automatic Transmission
    250
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    250
    
    Fluid
    250
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    251
    
    Cooling System
    252
    
    Engine Coolant
    253
    
    Engine Overheating
    256
    
    Operating Mode
    257
    
    Overheated Engine Protection
    257
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    258
    
    Washer Fluid
    258
  - Brakes
    259
  - Brake Fluid
    260
  - Battery - North America
    261
  - All-Wheel Drive
    262
  - Starter Switch Check
    262
    
    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
    262
    
    Check
    262
  - Ignition Transmission Lock
    262
  - Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
    263
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    263
  - Windshield Replacement
    264
  - Headlamp Aiming
    264
  - Bulb Replacement
    265
  - LED Lighting
    265
  - License Plate Lamp
    265
  - Replacement Bulbs
    265
  - Electrical System
    266
  - High Voltage Devices and Wiring
    266
  - Electrical System Overload
    266
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    266
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    267
  - Instrument Panel Fuse
    273
    
    Block
    273
  - Wheels and Tires
    276
  - Tires
    276
  - All-Season Tires
    277
  - Winter Tires
    277
  - Summer Tires
    278
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    278
  - Tire Designations
    280
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    281
  - Tire Pressure
    283
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    284
    
    System
    284
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    285
    
    Operation
    285
  - Tire Inspection
    288
  - Tire Rotation
    289
  - When It Is Time for New
    290
    
    Tires
    290
  - Buying New Tires
    290
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    292
  - Uniform Tire Quality
    292
    
    Grading
    292
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire
    294
    
    Balance
    294
  - Wheel Replacement
    294
  - Tire Chains
    295
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    295
    
    Tire Changing
    296
    
    Compact Spare Tire
    303
  - Jump Starting
    305
    
    America
    305
    
    Recreational Vehicle
    308
    
    Towing
    308
    
    Towing the Vehicle
    308
  - Appearance Care
    312
    
    Exterior Care
    312
    
    Interior Care
    316
    
    Floor Mats
    319
- Service and Maintenance
  321
  - Service and Maintenance
    322
  - Maintenance and Care
    328
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    331
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    332
  - Maintenance Records
    333
- Technical Data
  334
  - Vehicle Identification
    334
Customer

337
- Customer Information
  337
  - Procedure
    337
  - Offices
    339
  - Telephone (TTY) Users
    339
- Online Owner Center
  340
  - Program
    341
- Roadside Assistance
  341
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    341
- Courtesy Transportation
  343
  - Program
    343
- Scheduling Service
  343
  - Appointments
    343
- Collision Damage Repair
  344
  - Information
    346
- Reporting Safety Defects
  347
  - Radio Frequency
    347
    
    Government
    347
    
    Statement
    347
  - Government
    348
  - General Motors
    348
  - Privacy
    348
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    348
- Event Data Recorders
  349
- Infotainment System
  350
- Onstar
  351
  - Onstar Overview
    351
  - Onstar Services
    352
    
    Emergency
    352
    
    Navigation
    352
    
    Security
    352
    
    Connections
    353
    
    Diagnostics
    355
  - Onstar Additional Information
    355
    
    Onstar Additional
    355
- Index
  361

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