GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Records . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To 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. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio® Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑12. J. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5. C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. K. Cruise Control on page 9‑33. L. M. Horn on page 5‑4. E. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. N. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. USB Port (Inside IP Storage). See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑37. F. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Starting the Vehicle To cancel a remote start: On vehicles with power door locks, the controls are located on the front doors. 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. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Power Liftgate Windows On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Press and hold the liftgate button & on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors. . Press the liftgate button on the center console. . Press the touchpad switch on the outside liftgate handle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief 3. Try 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. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. . Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17 for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.” To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. Heated and Ventilated Seats 1-9 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. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑41 for more information. Mirror Adjustment United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑16. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror. 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror. For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. Dome Lamp Override 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # : Use to turn on or off the fog lamps (if equipped).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Windshield Washer Climate Controls 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. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑11. Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode Dual Automatic Climate Control System J. A. Fan Control L. B. AUTO (Auto Operation) C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side Temperature Control H. Display I. Power (On/Off) Rear Window Defogger K.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Change the display between Vehicle Features Radio(s) the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 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 FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls 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. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. + e − e : Increases or decreases volume.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Storage Compartments See Cruise Control on page 9‑33. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. T: Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) 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: . On the instrument panel below the climate controls. . At the rear of the center floor console. . In the rear cargo area. To use the outlets, remove the cover. See Power Outlets on page 5‑9.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑47.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) 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. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING shows “100%.” Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Online Owner Center (U.S.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. On some vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 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. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) 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. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 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. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) 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. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for additional information. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the vehicle: 1.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time To 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. Remote start can be extended one time.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . 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. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 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 “DELAY DOOR LOCK” under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑47. Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate . Manual Liftgate Operation { WARNING 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. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used. 2-11 Pressing the buttons or touchpad a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) 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. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Operation of Power Liftgate With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 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. If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm is not activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off. . Black plate (14,1) Press Q when the driver door is closed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 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. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine does not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror. 2-17 For vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors: 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror. 3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature. This feature tilts the outside mirrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the center for daytime use. Vehicles with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING { WARNING 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. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down Windows A window with the express‐up/down feature allows it to be raised or lowered without holding the switch. Press or pull the window switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch. Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are located on each of the side doors.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors 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. Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off. An indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Manual Sunshades On a vehicle with only manual sunshades, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back. Pull the sunshade forward until it latches to close it. Vent: From the closed position, press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch to close the sunroof.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints 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. The vehicle's third‐row seats have headrests in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's head restraints and headrests are not designed to be removed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . 2. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the handle. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. . 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Seat and Mirrors Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to stored positions when entering the vehicle. 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17 for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) 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. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING You 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. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints To 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. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Remote Start Heated Seats Press to heat the seat and seatback. When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the desired heated seat button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. Press the button once for the highest setting.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Entering and Exiting the Third Row 2. Move the front center console armrest completely forward. See Center Console Storage on page 4‑2. { WARNING 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. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Seating Position To 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. 2. Pull the seatback rearward until it is locked in place. 3. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until it is locked into place. 4.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap (B) and push down on the seatback. The head restraint will fold down automatically. To return the seatback to the seating position, lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull up on the head restraint to return it to the upright, locked position.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Seating Position { WARNING To return the seatback to the seating position: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints Removing the Third Row Seats To remove a third row seat: 1. Remove the cargo management system, if available and installed. See Cargo Management System on page 4‑3. 2. Remove anything on or under the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) 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. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) 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. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 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: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) 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. worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You 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. 3-21 { WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. { WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING You 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. 3-25 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) 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. 4. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑31.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. To 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) 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. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 To 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. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. Third Row Center Position Pull the comfort guide out of its storage location and then return the headrest to its upright position. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage location or on its storage clip. { WARNING 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints 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. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 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. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver, passenger seated directly behind the driver, and the third row outboard passenger position. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING 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. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) 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. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 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. If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) 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. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 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. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { WARNING In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 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. United States The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, are visible during the system check.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) 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. deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag is turned off. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 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. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 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. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 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. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash { WARNING 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. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 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: . . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young 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. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING 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. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To 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. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (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. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH 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. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) 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. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints 3-59 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Second Row — 60/40 Bench i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Third Row i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints To 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. Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar Some vehicles have top tether anchors with a cover. Open the cover to access the anchors.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING 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. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints 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. 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: 2.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Black plate (64,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING 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. If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Seats and Restraints 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. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑57 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-66 Black plate (66,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑57 for more information. 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. 5.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Seats and Restraints 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. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-68 Black plate (68,1) 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. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 6.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 3-70 Black plate (70,1) Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo Tie Downs . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Pull up on the lever, located on the front of the center console armrest, to slide it forward and backward. To open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, slide the cover back and remove the tray.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage { WARNING 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. Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage { WARNING To remove the cargo management cover: 1. Open the cover. It remains open when lifted. 2. Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover. An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in the open position, could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Storage Roof Rack System { WARNING 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. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 4-6 Black plate (6,1) Storage 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airbag System Messages . . . . Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Vehicle Messages . . . Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Messages . . . . . Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . Washer Fluid Messages . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls To 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. To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous track. To select tracks on an iPod or USB device for vehicles without a navigation system: 1.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls To 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. 2. While in Music Navigator, select the folder/artist/genre/category, etc. using the touch screen. 3. Press and release c x to scroll through the selected music list.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 9 (Off): Turns the wipers off. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/Washer 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. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. Release the button when enough fluid has been sprayed on the window.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following. Compass Calibration 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls To 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. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure. 2.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls To 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. Press G and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day and month) displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired option. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) 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. Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls 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. Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. See High Voltage Devices and Wiring on page 10‑31.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge Center (DIC). For more information see Fuel System Messages on page 5‑41. 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. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature 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. If the gauge pointer is near 125 °C (260°F), the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten the safety belt. The light also begins to flash. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light turns off. The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑41 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 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. See your dealer for service. Charging System Light system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) 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. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls To 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. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs The vehicle may not pass inspection if: Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). . The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls 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. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) 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. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑20.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 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. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5‑44 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls Security Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Cruise Control Light Front Fog Lamp Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. For more information, see Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑13. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC display located at the top of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls T (Vehicle 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. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, timer, fuel used, and average speed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 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. All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) 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. Both trip odometers can be used at the same time. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometers.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls AVG (Average) ECONOMY Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. TIMER Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) 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. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also turn off, or acknowledge, DIC messages.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls To use the retroactive reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST UNITS DISPLAY LANGUAGE To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, press the trip odometer reset stem until PARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to select between ON or OFF.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls Head-Up Display (HUD) { WARNING 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. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view. For vehicles with the Head-Up Display (HUD), some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come on the instrument panel when activated and also appear on the HUD: . Turn Signal Indicators . High-Beam Indicator Symbol The HUD temporarily displays CHECK GAGES and ICE POSSIBLE when these messages are on the DIC trip computer. or CD track number will display for a short period of time after the radio or CD track status changes.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 ? (Page) : Press this button to select the display formats. Release the page button when the format number with the desired display is shown on the HUD. The three formats are as follows: English English English Metric Format Two: This display includes the information in Format One without the transmission information and the outside air temperature.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) 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. All navigation information is provided to the HUD by the navigation radio, if the vehicle has one.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle 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. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN 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. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls PASSENGER 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. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED 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. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls 5-41 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW 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. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19 for further information. This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON PARK ASSIST OFF 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls 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. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑31 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 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. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑23. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑48 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 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. See Automatic Door Locks on page 2‑9 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) 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. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls EASY EXIT SEAT 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. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls REMOTE START 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. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for more information. Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on the DIC display.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls 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. . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. . The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. . A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Black plate (56,1) 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. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls 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. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-58 Black plate (58,1) 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. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote device: 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. All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 5-60 Black plate (60,1) Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Lighting It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . Taillamps . Parking Lamps . Black plate (2,1) License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting 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. The DRL system makes either the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness or the DRL lights, for vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the following conditions are met: .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Turn 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. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Push the knob back in when finished. Dome Lamp Override The courtesy lamps automatically come on when a door is opened.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) 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. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 20 seconds after the door is closed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming Delayed exit lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. This feature automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Black plate (8,1) 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. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Audio Players CD Player . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 . Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. Operation For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System 7-3 If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD, DVD, and USB radio. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑39 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc..
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. For vehicles with a Rear Entertainment System (RSE), press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and RSE system and to start the parental control feature. Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System To 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. 4. Press the softkey under the Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade: To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. 1. Press f until the speaker control tabs display.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System Radio Finding a Station AM-FM Radio BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations. To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station. 2. Press FAV to display the page to store the station. 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set, returns. 4.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CAT tab. 3. Turn f to display the category to be removed. 4. Press the softkey under the Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the FAV 1-6 tab. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers. 4.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) 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. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System Care of CDs Care of the CD Player 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. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) 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. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There could have been a problem while burning the CD. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System f (Tune): Turn 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. If the track has played less than five seconds the previous track will play. Press ¨ to go to the next track. If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) 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. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System 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. Press O to turn the radio on. The radio can be heard through all of the vehicle speakers.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) 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. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There could have been a problem while burning the CD. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 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. To stop fast reversing, press again. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press to fast forward the DVD. The radio displays the elapsed time and fast forwards five times the normal speed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) 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. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the softkeys under the navigation arrows to navigate the cursor through the DVD menu. After making a selection press this button. This button only operates when using a DVD.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback To 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. The player starts loading the disc into the system and shows “Loading Disc” on the radio display. At the same time, the radio displays a softkey menu of option(s).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) 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. Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc is not from a correct region.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System USB Supported File and Folder Structure . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files, a folder under the root directory called CD accesses all of the CD audio tracks on the disc. . Up to 65,535 files. Empty Folder . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 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 .mp3) as the track name. f (Tune): Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System To 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. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio's display. The iPod music appears on the radio’s display and begins playing.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. 4. Turn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder. The tab appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. 5. Press f to select the file to be played. Back: Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the root directory on a USB storage device.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: ' (Repeat Track): Press the softkey below ' to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used. MP3 (Radios with CD/DVD) The radio can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. . First softkey, first item in the list. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System 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 CAT (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files. CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD Player supports: . Up to 255 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 15 playlists. . Up to 40 sessions. . Playlists with an .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) 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. When the disc contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists first and then goes to the root folder.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 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). f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than five seconds have played. Press to go to the previous track if less than five seconds have played.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System alphabetical order. Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays. Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod® To change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab. 2. Press one of the softkeys below the album tab from the sort screen. 3. Press the softkey below the back tab to return to the main music navigator screen.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System 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. f (Tune): Turn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Infotainment System 4. Turn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder. 5. Press f to select the file to be played. To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . . . . . Black plate (36,1) h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists First softkey, first item in the list. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System 7-37 Repeat Functionality Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices To use Repeat: To use Shuffle: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. Press the softkey below >, 2, < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. The vehicle may have a 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Black plate (38,1) 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. To use an auxiliary input device, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System Using the USB Port USB Supported Devices 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. . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives . Fifth generation or later iPod . iPod nanos Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod® using the radio buttons and knobs.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System Before Driving Parental Control The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature, depending on the radio.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System 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. These headphones are used to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, radio, any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System 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. To change a setting: z. Use n, q, p, o and r to 1. Press 2. navigate and use the setup menu. 3. Press z again to remove the setup menu from the screen.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) 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. See “Cleaning the Video Screen” later in this section for more information. Remote Control desired button.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System 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. This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active. c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) 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. Press this button before entering the number. If the remote control becomes lost or damaged, a new universal remote control can be purchased.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System 7-47 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) DVD Display Error Messages Problem The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has. The video screen might display one of the following: Recommended Action After stopping the player, and pushing Play, sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Black plate (48,1) 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. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the OnStar® System.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. Volume: 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Black plate (50,1) 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. When a CD/DVD is playing, press the down or up arrows to go to the next or previous track or chapter.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System . . . . 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. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System Audio System Pairing 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. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System 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 “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN that was provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Black plate (54,1) 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. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Infotainment System To delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Listing Stored Numbers Re‐dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone. The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. 2.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-56 Infotainment System Using the “Re‐dial” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . . b g to answer the call. Press c x to ignore a call.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Infotainment System Ending a Call Press Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone c x to end a call. During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 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. b g, and . To mute a call, press then say “Mute call.” . To cancel mute, press b then say “Un‐mute call.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 7-58 Black plate (58,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. By positioning the right knob between two modes, a combination of those two modes is selected. H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls For quicker cool down on hot days: 1. Open the windows to let hot air escape. H mode. Select #. 2. Select 3. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. 6. Close the windows after the hot air has escaped. 7. Once the vehicle's interior temperature is below the outside temperature, select @ mode for faster cooling.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the mirror when < is pressed. Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Display Function Automatic Operation Each time the temperature, mode, or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting. The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument panel cluster. AUTO (Automatic): The system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle, unless the recirculation mode is selected. See “Recirculation” later in this section.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls 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. inside the vehicle. The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is less than 4°C (40°F). - (Defog): Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Black plate (8,1) 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. An indicator light comes on when recirculation is on. When the engine is turned off, the recirculation mode automatically turns off and must be re‐selected when the engine is turned on again.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls 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. 8-9 There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-10 Black plate (10,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 9 to turn the fan off.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) 8-11 The system can also be turned off, by pressing and holding the C button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-12 Black plate (12,1) 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 (Vent): Air is directed through the overhead outlets. Air Vents Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow. Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of air flow or to shut off the airflow.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) 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. To find out what type of replacement filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9. 1. Open the glove box. 2. Twist the compartment retainers (A) and pull outward to remove. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 8-14 Black plate (14,1) Climate Controls 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Engine Exhaust Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) 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. See Safety Belts on page 3‑16. { WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) 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. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) 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. Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating 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. { WARNING Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads 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. Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) 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.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating To 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. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑38 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑45.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . . . . 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. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. Starting and Operating . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer. ( (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ The ignition switch has four different positions.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 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. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating To 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. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING 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. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) 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. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating 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 Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING 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. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating You 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. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 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. L (Low): This position gives you access to gear ranges. This provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy than D (Drive). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode _ (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may have a Tow/Haul mode. The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls. Push the button to activate the system. Push it again to deactivate the system. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. When Tow/Haul is activated the Tow/Haul symbol will come on the instrument panel cluster.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 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. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Parking Brake To 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. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑20. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® 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. When you first start the vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure there are no problems.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating When the traction control system is turned off, the appropriate TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will be displayed on the DIC. The vehicle will still have brake-traction control when traction control is off, but will not be able to use the engine speed management system. See “Traction Control Operation” following for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating 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. See Cruise Control on page 9‑33. StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating [ (Cancel): Resuming a Set Speed Setting Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 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. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press the .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. When the distance is less than 30 cm (12 in) the beeps are continuous.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { WARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Turning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On Vehicles With Navigation System To turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold z, located on the inside rearview mirror, until the left indicator light turns off. The rear vision camera display is now disabled. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 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. . Shifting in to P (Park). . Reach a vehicle speed of 5 mph (8 km/h). There is a message on the rear vision camera screen that states “Check Surroundings for Safety”.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) 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. If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer. Rear Vision Camera Location The camera is located above the license plate.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To 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. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating California Fuel Requirements Fuels in Foreign Countries If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) 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. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING (Continued) . { WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: . Dispense fuel only into approved containers. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑87. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑87. Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips { WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Pulling a Trailer . Here are some important points: . There are many laws, including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering. Check for legal requirements. . Consider using sway control. See Towing Equipment on page 9‑54. . Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 800 km (500 miles) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Towing 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. This is normal when towing heavier trailers. Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the Tow/Haul mode is to: .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns 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. Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Inspect these before and during the trip.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Front‐Wheel Drive Front‐Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package All‐Wheel Drive All‐Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,250 lbs (4 649 kg) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,450 lbs (4 740 kg) 9-53 *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. 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).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A. Body-to-Ground Distance B. Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. 9-55 Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) 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. If the back-up lamp circuit is not functional, contact your dealer. If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is being charged, press the Tow/Haul mode switch located on the center console near the climate controls.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Accessories and Modifications 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. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle 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. GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑15. Hood To open the hood, do the following: This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑45. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11‑10. 10-5 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview Black plate (6,1)
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑15. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑15. H. Engine Cover on page 10‑7. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑8. J. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑13. C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑83. D.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil To 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: It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care 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.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle 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. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W-50. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°C (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 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. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle 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. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 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. Change the fluid at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care 2. Disconnect the cover fitting from the ventilation tube (A). 4. Loosen the outlet duct clamp (A). 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the sensor (B). 5. Loosen the six housing cover (C) screws (B). 6. Remove the housing cover (C) with outlet duct. 7. Remove the filter (D) and any loose debris that may be found in the base (E). 8. Inspect or replace the filter (D). 9.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING 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. { WARNING A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING 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. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { WARNING 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. WARNING (Continued) pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 8. If the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck is low, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level is back up to the base of the filler neck. 9. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure to secure it tightly. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. 5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 6.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle 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. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the warranty.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 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: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. . Climbs a long hill on a hot day . Stops after high-speed driving .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, there is a significant loss in power and engine performance. The temperature gauge indicates an overheat condition exists.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Always use the proper fluid. When the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Washer Fluid Messages on page 5‑46 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle 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. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 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. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Notice: . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. { WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You 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. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care . To 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. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑31. However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at you (for vertical aim).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Overload borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. Headlamp Wiring When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10-33 To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. 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. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Fuses AFS AIRBAG Usage Adaptive Forward Lighting System Airbag System Fuses FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMP AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary Vacuum Pump AWD All-Wheel-Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR LIGHTER Cigar Lighter ECM Engine Control Module ECM 1 Engine Control Module 1 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN COILS
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor A/C CMPRSR CLTCH Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch S/ROOF/ Sunroof SUNSHADE SERVICE SPARE Service Repair Spare Stop Lamps Stop Lamps (China Only) (China Only) STRTR TCM Starter Transmission Control Module TRANS Transmission TRLR BCK/UP Trailer Back‐up Lamps TRLR BRK Trailer Brake TRLR PRK LAMP Trailer Parking Lamps TRLR PWR Trailer Power WPR
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Fuses AIRBAG AMP BCK/ UP/STOP Back‐up Lamp/Stoplamp CNSTR/ VENT Canister Vent DRL DRL 2 DSPLY The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Relays LT/ PWR/SEAT Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT/ PWR/SEAT Passenger Side Power Seat Relay PWR/WNDW PWR/ COLUMN L/GATE LCK Relay Side Usage Relays DRL2 LT/UNLCK Power Windows Relay Power Steering Column Relay Liftgate Relay Power Lock Relay REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL SPARE FRT/WSW 10-37 Usage Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) Driver Side Unlock Relay Daytime Running
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . 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. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care (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. (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle 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. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑45 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle 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. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle 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. How you load the vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to Check Check the tires once a month or more.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care Federal Communications 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. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 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. Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 . . Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10‑54. Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 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. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position. 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑48. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2. The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will ensure that the vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 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. When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires Tires 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. This area should be free of grease, gasoline, or other substances that can deteriorate rubber. GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 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. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of the vehicle. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑51 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑52 for information on proper tire rotation.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Vehicles 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. Non‐TPC Spec rated tires may give a low‐pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑47.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – 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. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 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. However, check the alignment if there is unusual tire wear or if the vehicle is pulling to one side or the other.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains { WARNING { WARNING 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. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care 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. But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING 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. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { WARNING 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. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑24.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle 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. Tire Sealant Canister F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 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. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑61 for other important safety warnings.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (A) counterclockwise to the Sealant + Air position. 9. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (C) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 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. 14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the power plug (H) back in their original location. 16.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle 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. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. 23.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 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. If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter. Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window. 7. Start the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit To remove the sealant canister: The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire sealant and compressor kit strap. 10-71 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the bottom facing toward you. 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom first. 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its tray. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire C. Storage Compartment Cap 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. D. Hoist Shaft E. Compact Spare Tire F. Retainer 1.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care To continue changing the flat tire, see “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section. 10-73 If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the lug wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over‐tighten the cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle 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. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 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. 5. Attach the lug wrench to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 3 inches (7.6 cm). 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING 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. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire { WARNING 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. The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 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. 4. When the compact spare tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is toward the rear of the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 10-79 Storing the Tools 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. 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 8. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Push the tube toward the front of the vehicle. A. Tool Bag 9.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To 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. Store the center cap or the plastic bolt‐on wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 10-81 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. All‐Wheel‐Drive Vehicle shown 8. Disconnect the lug wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Have the hoist shaft assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced. Compact Spare Tire { WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 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. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle 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. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 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. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To 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. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. Re-install the fuse to start the vehicle. To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care Once the destination is reached: 1. Set the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles) 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. 10-89 Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles Only) 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the towing vehicle.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Appearance Care 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing the Vehicle” later in this section.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care 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. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care Washing the Vehicle To 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. Notice: Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as they can damage the paint, metal, or plastic on the vehicle. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim — 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. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care Tires Finish Damage Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Any stone chips, fractures, or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care 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. Stains should be removed quickly as extreme heat could cause them to set rapidly. Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle 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. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 Black plate (98,1) Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care Button Retainer Floor mats with a button-type retainer. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Knob Retainer Floor mats with a knob retainer. 10-99 3. Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position. 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place. 5.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance { WARNING 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. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4. At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance 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. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11. . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑23. . Rotate tires if necessary. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑52. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 . Black plate (4,1) 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. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . . If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑63. Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑13. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 . Black plate (6,1) 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. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Automatic Transmission Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Key Lock Cylinders Fluid/Lubricant ® DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. SAE 75W‐90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Part 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 20958479 CF179C Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 Front Driver – 62.5 cm (24.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) 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. Retain all maintenance receipts.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-11
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data 2 NOTES
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 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. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance 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. However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information 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.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 www.GMC.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) United States and Canada To 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. Costa Rica All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: cac.gmc@gm.com.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links GMC Owner Center (U.S.) www.gmcownercenter.com GMC — www.gmc.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more. . Storage for online service and maintenance records. . GMC dealer locator for service nationwide. . Exclusive privileges and offers. .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Coverage Services Provided 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. Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 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. . Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. Services Specific to Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles . Black plate (10,1) Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information 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. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Insuring The Vehicle 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. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models 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. Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Vehicle 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.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-13 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-29 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-20 Brakes . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10, 8-11 Clock . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25, 5-30 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-8 If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX F Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 6-3 Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX H Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Head Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Headlamps Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-39 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .5-18 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Messages Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43 Anti-Theft Alarm System . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX O P Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . .10-11 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-19 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light . . . . 5-22 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) INDEX Tires (cont.) Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 Secondary Latch System . . . 10-80 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011 i-14 Black plate (14,1) INDEX Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-70 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Voltage Devices, and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .