GMCメーカーAcadia Denali (2011)の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, b.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 12 . B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 12 . D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 33 (If Equipped).
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Remote V ehicle Start Starting the V ehicle With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Press and hold the liftgate button & on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (C) to adjust the seatback. See Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 ‑ 7 for more information.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner , and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 17 for more information.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat and push the seatback forward to fold.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 16 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 19 .
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror . 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror . 3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror . Folding Mirrors T o adjust each mirror: 1.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO : Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief Windshield Washer J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Auto Operation) C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F . Air Delivery Mode Control G.
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio F A V button.
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPod ® , laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control T : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12 ‐ volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The power outlets are located: .
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires.
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief 3. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the set/reset button until “ 100% ” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the cu.
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen V ehicle Assistance, V ehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn ‐ by ‐ T urn Navigation, and Hands ‐ Free Calling are available on most vehicles.
Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a T alk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 ‑ 2 for more information.
Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door . If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program transmitters to this vehicle.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increased range of operation. However , the range may be less while the vehicle is running.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 Extending Engine Run Time T o extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “ DELA Y DOOR LOCK ” under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 47 .
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually .
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Manual Operatio n of Power Liftgate T o change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the center console to the OFF position. A message displays, POWER LIFTGA TE OFF , to indicate that the liftgate is manual operation mode.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows When the door is closed, the security light stops flashing and stays on solid for approximately 30 seconds. The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows T o program the new additional key: 1. V erify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror . 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror .
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. T o avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the center for daytime use.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows.
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The window lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the driver door armrest. This feature prevents the rear windows from being operated, except from the driver position.
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time while the vehicle is not in use. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the tracks that could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise or plug the water drainage system.
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 2. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle's second ‐ row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat to unlock it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the handle. 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Memory Seat and Mirrors On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Power Lumbar If available, press and hold the front or rear of control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Entering and Exiting the Third Row { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Seating Position T o return the second row seat to its normal seating position: 1. Remove objects on the floor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap (B) and push down on the seatback.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat. 4. Push the seatback forward to lay flat. Returning the Seat to the Seating Position T o return the seatback to the seating position: 1.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Removing the Third Row Seats T o remove a third row seat: 1. Remove the cargo management system, if available and installed. See Cargo Management System on page 4 ‑ 3 .
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly .
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know .
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body .
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this.
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it.
Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use.
Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly .
Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 T o access the comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible.
Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy . The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother .
Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver .
Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.
Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , passengers behind the driver and right front passenger , and the third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.
Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows.
Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.
Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person ’ s seating posture and body build.
Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat.
Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es.
Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Q: Because I have a disability , I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.
Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death.
Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: .
Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured.
Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body .
Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 57 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys.
Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier .
Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle.
Black plate (59,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Second Row — 60/40 Bench i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Third Row i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Black plate (60,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints T o assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover , if equipped, or near the anchor . The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row .
Black plate (61,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Third Row The third row has one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the center seatback. This anchor should be used for the center seating position only .
Black plate (62,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-62 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash.
Black plate (63,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-63 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.
Black plate (64,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-64 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.
Black plate (65,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
Black plate (66,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-66 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the shoulder belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor .
Black plate (67,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-67 Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 55 .
Black plate (68,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-68 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Black plate (69,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-69 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Black plate (70,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-70 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage Pull up on the lever , located on the front of the center console armrest, to slide it forward and backward. T o open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-3 { W ARNING Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Notice: Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward to help prevent damage to the consoles.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 4-4 Storage T o remove the cargo management cover: 1. Open the cover . It remains open when lifted.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-5 Roof Rack System { W ARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 4-6 Storage 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-43 Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 T o select preset or favorite radio stations: . Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. T o select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous track.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls T o navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Go to the Music Navigator by first touching the center touch screen folder button in the main audio page.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T urn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/W asher The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls T o calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 T o change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 ‑ 56 .
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly , if the following are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gauge will read approximately 100 °C (210°F) or less.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system.
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 T o 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.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment.
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light may also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brakes on page 10 ‑ 24 for more information. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set.
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes.
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls Security Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 13 . High-Beam On Light The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system.
Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls T (V ehicle 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, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature.
Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 UNITS Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between Metric or English units of measurement. Once in this display , press the set/reset button to select between METRIC or ENGLISH units.
Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls TRIP A and TRIP B Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for each trip odometer .
Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 A VG (A verage) ECONOMY Press the trip/fuel button until A VG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system.
Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 T o use the retroactive reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds.
Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls P ARK ASSIST T o access this display , the vehicle must be in P (Park). If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, press the trip odometer reset stem until P ARK ASSIST displays.
Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside.
Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come on the instrument panel when activated and also appear on the HUD: .
Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 ? (Page) : Press this button to select the display formats.
Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls 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 destination.
Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 V ehicle 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.
Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 20 .
Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 P ASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode.
Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mile). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position.
Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system.
Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle.
Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission.
Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Y our vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting.
Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls DISPLA Y LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . Press the customization button until the DISPLA Y LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock.
Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customization button until DELA Y DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display .
Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 EASY EXIT SEA T If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Delayed Locking on page 2 ‑ 8 for more information.
Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls REMOTE ST ART If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: . The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). . The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door , park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed.
Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button.
Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 Instruments and Controls 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.
Black plate (59,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-59 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.
Black plate (60,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-60 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . T aillamps . Parking Lamps .
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low ‐ beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high ‐ beams.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if the vehicle has one.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Delayed Exit Lighting Delayed exit lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally , these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 . The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with CD, DVD, and USB The vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. Radios with CD, DVD, and USB Radios with CD, DVD, and USB have a Bose ® Surround Sound System.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System Playing the Radio O (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 T o activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume. 2. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the radio display .
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/F ADE (Balance/Fade): T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press f until the speaker control tabs display . 2. Continue pressing f to highlight the tab, or press the softkey under the tab.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations. T o store a station as a favorite: 1. T une to the desired radio station.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. f (T une): T urn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. T o remove an undesired category , perform the following: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 T o setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the F A V 1-6 tab. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 Care of CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality , the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled.
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 f (T une): T urn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing. © SEEK ¨ : Press © to go to the start of the current track if the track has played more than five seconds.
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality , the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough.
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD at five times the normal speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. T o stop fast reversing, press again.
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. r (Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu. y (Menu): Press to access the DVD menu.
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a Disc T o play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player might not accept some paper labeled media.
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System DVD Error Messages Player Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged.
Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes.
Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .
Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-27 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist.
Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-28 Infotainment System T o connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod ’ s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console.
Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-29 j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used.
Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-30 Infotainment System T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-31 The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressed audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CA T (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files.
Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-32 Infotainment System The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT .
Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-33 Playing an MP3/WMA File From a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD (tracks only).
Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-34 Infotainment System alphabetical order . Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays. T o change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab.
Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-35 Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio ’ s display .
Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-36 Infotainment System 4. T urn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder . 5. Press f to select the file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: .
Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-37 Repeat Functionality T o use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks.
Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-38 Infotainment System Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 for more information on driver distraction.
Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-39 Using the USB Port For vehicles with a USB port, the connector is located in the instrument panel storage area. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 ‑ 1 for more information.
Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-40 Infotainment System Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only .
Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-41 The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections.
Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-42 Infotainment System Battery Replacement T o change the batteries on the headphones: 1. T urn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open.
Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-43 How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu by using the remote control.
Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-44 Infotainment System The infrared receivers for the wireless headphones and the remote control are located at the rear of the overhead console. Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur .
Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-45 z (Display Menu): Press to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. q (Return): Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu.
Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-46 Infotainment System (Clear): Press within three seconds after entering a numeric selection, to clear all numerical inputs. } 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine.
Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-47 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, and pushing Play , sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning.
Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-48 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-49 P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. V olume: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones.
Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-50 Infotainment System Rear Audio Controller (RAC) The vehicle may have the Rear Audio Controller (RAC). Certain radio functions can be controlled with RAC. x w (Next/Previous): Press the down or up arrows to go to the next or to the previous radio station stored as a favorite.
Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-51 . Review the controls and operation of the infotainment and navigation system. . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones.
Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-52 Infotainment System Audio System When using the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level.
Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-53 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5. Locate the device named “ Y our V ehicle ” in the list on the cell phone.
Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-54 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped.
Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-55 T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags.
Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-56 Infotainment System Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-57 Ending a Call Press c x to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them.
Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-58 Infotainment System Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Air Delivery Mode Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 For quicker cool down on hot days: 1. Open the windows to let hot air escape. 2. Select H mode. 3. Select # . 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the mirror when < is pressed. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window .
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls T emperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window , and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system uses outside air .
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-9 Sensors The solar sensor , located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly .
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of the center console.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. T emperature Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of the center console.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-12 Climate Controls N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the direction of the airflow. Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display . H (V ent): Air is directed through the overhead outlets.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-13 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-14 Climate Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continue d) that they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity .
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs).
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 W ARNING (Continue d) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle.
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center . If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY . If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating T o prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position.
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 { W ARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF .
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Shifting Out of Park The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and .
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating Y ou must fully apply the regular brake first and then press the shift lever button before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN.
Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 This is normal and is due to the torque converter designed to improve fuel economy and performance. Use the brake to hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating T ow/Haul Mode _ (T ow/Haul): The vehicle may have a T ow/Haul mode. The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls. Push the button to activate the system.
Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself.
Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Ride Control Systems StabiliT rak ® System The vehicle has the StabiliTrak system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions.
Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating When the traction control system is turned off, the appropriate TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will be displayed on the DIC.
Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 If cruise control is being used when the system activates, the StabiliTrak light will flash and cruise control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow .
Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired.
Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down.
Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision.
Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating T urning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On T o turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold z , located on the inside rearview mirror , until the left indicator light turns off.
Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system.
Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems.
Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section.
Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 California Fuel Requirements If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier .
Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. T o open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open.
Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor .
Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 87 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 87 .
Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating Pulling a T railer Here are some important points: . There are many laws, including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering. Check for legal requirements.
Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 T owing with a Stability Control System When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer , which mainly occurs during cornering.
Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.
Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information.
Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 V ehicle Maximum T railer Weight *GCWR Front ‐ Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front .
Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 ‐ 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A. Body-to-Ground Distance B.
Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating *The fuse for this circuit is installed in the underhood electrical center , but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center .
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non ‐ GM certified parts, including control module modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 T o order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 ‑ 15 . This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3 ‑ 45 .
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . C. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: .
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the dexos specification, however , may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances. Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset.
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 2. Disconnect the cover fitting from the ventilation tube (A). 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the sensor (B). A. Clamp B. Screws C. Housing Cover D. Filter E.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels warm.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: .
Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.
Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .
Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir .
Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 83 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required.
Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim. 2. T urn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the lift gate trim opening.
Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX V AC PUMP Auxil.
Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage RVC SNSR Regulated V oltage Control Sensor S/ROOF/ SUNSHADE Sunroof SERVICE Service Repair SP ARE Spare.
Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care Fuse Side The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Relay Side Relays Usage L T/ PWR/SEA T Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT/ PWR/SEA T Passenger Side Power Seat Relay P.
Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service.
Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenge r vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 (F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only .
Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry .
Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of T ransportation (DOT) Motor V ehicle Safety Standards.
Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 V ehicle Capacity Weight : The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 .
Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry , and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 .
Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Federal Communicati ons Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 51 , Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 52 and Tires on page 10 ‑ 38 .
Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care . Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels. T ires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly .
Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 4. Start with the driver side front tire. 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor .
Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care Tire Rotation T ires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 . The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts.
Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage T ires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry , clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging.
Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four . This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep the vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new .
Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low ‐ pressure warning if non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires are installed on the vehicle.
Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
Black plate (59,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
Black plate (60,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care Used Replaceme nt Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Black plate (61,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout, especially if the tires are maintained properly . See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly .
Black plate (62,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Black plate (63,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Black plate (64,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gauge D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. T ire Sealant Canister F .
Black plate (65,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster .
Black plate (66,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor . 8. T urn the selector switch (A) counterclockwise to the Sealant + Air position. 9.
Black plate (67,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem.
Black plate (68,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices.
Black plate (69,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5 ‑ 9 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter .
Black plate (70,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc.
Black plate (71,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire sealant and compressor kit strap. 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its tray . T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Black plate (72,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in front of the rear bumper . See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 82 for more information about the compact spare.
Black plate (73,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 5. T ilt the retainer (F) and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire (E) from the cable. 6. T urn the wrench (B) clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire.
Black plate (74,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 61 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover , loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench.
Black plate (75,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 Notice: If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly , the vehicle could be damaged. When raising the vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with the rear axle control arms.
Black plate (76,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Black plate (77,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged.
Black plate (78,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care 3. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the compact spare tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Black plate (79,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges (B). 6. Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side of the vehicle.
Black plate (80,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. T o replace the cover , line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed.
Black plate (81,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 All ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicle shown 2. T urn the lug wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 3. Attach the lug wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns.
Black plate (82,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care Have the hoist shaft assembly inspected as soon as you can. Y ou will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
Black plate (83,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 26 . If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Black plate (84,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty . Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
Black plate (85,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( − ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
Black plate (86,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Black plate (87,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment.
Black plate (88,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing If the vehicle is front-wheel ‐ drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles may also be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly .
Black plate (89,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 Once the destination is reached: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
Black plate (90,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly . 7. Release the parking brake. T owing the V ehicle From the Rear Notice: T owing the vehicle from the rear could damage it.
Black plate (91,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
Black plate (92,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, keep it clean by washing it often. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight and use a car washing soap.
Black plate (93,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 Wheels and T rim — Aluminum or Chrome The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water .
Black plate (94,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle Care Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires.
Black plate (95,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Interior Care The interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery and cause damage to the carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces.
Black plate (96,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-96 V ehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with rotating brushes in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats.
Black plate (97,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-97 Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters or spot removers, or shoe polish on leather . Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended.
Black plate (98,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-98 V ehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (99,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-99 Button Retainer Floor mats with a button-type retainer . Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1.
Black plate (100,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-100 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges lubrication.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit.
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly .
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON ® -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) SAE 75W ‐ 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i .
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 for more information.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782.
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after foll.
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistanc e Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally , any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments.
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the letter should be addressed to: United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P .
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) T o contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday , 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours.
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Online Owner Center GMC Owner Center (U.S.) www.gmcownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place.
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost.
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered.
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment.
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public .
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information Insuring The V ehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.
Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair .
Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer , or General Motors. T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www .
Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven.
Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-19 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if t.
Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-20 Customer Information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS ‐ 210/220/310.
Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . .
Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95 Climate Control Systems .
Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25, 5-30 Driving Characteristics and T owing T ips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 F Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Filter , Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flashers, Hazard Warning .
Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX H Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Head Up Display . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-39 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Dome . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-10 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-7 Scheduled Maintenance .
Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-19 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 CD/DVD Player .
Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Running the V ehicle While Parked .
Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . .
Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-13 T ires (cont.) Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Sealant and Compressor Kit .
Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-14 INDEX V ehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-70 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 V ehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
デバイスGMC Acadia Denali (2011)の購入後に（又は購入する前であっても）重要なポイントは、説明書をよく読むことです。その単純な理由はいくつかあります：
GMC Acadia Denali (2011)をまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはGMC Acadia Denali (2011)の技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。GMC Acadia Denali (2011)の取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。GMC Acadia Denali (2011)で得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
GMC Acadia Denali (2011)を既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はGMC Acadia Denali (2011)の不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、GMC Acadia Denali (2011)に関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちGMC Acadia Denali (2011)デバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。
