2009 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual
2009 GMC Acadia Manual
2009 GMC Acadia manual content summary:
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2009 GMC Acadia Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-15 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Universal Home Remote System ...2-45 Storage Areas ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-54 M - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 2
, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name ACADIA, are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 3
control, message, gage, or indicator. Safety Warnings and Symbols M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions it could be costly. The notice - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 4
g: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) _: i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j: *: :: LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $: ": I: Brake System - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 5
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-56 Passenger Sensing System ...1-57 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-61 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-64 Restraint System - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 6
seating positions. { CAUTION 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 To lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 7
height. A. Manual Seat Adjustment Bar B. Driver Seat Height Adjuster. See Seat Height Adjuster on page 1-3. C. Manual Reclining Seatback Lever. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8. If the vehicle has a manual bucket seat you can adjust the seat forward or rearward with the bar located under the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 8
, the handle is located on the inboard side of the seatback. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 for more information. Turn the handle rearward to decrease lumbar support. Turn the handle forward to increase lumbar support. The lumbar support may need to be adjusted when changing the seating position. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 9
level of lumbar support. The lumbar support may need to be adjusted when changing the seating position. Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the center console. To operate the heated seats the engine must be running. The passenger seat may take longer - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 10
. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. On vehicles with the memory package, the controls for this feature are located on the driver door panel. The controls are used to program and recall memory settings for the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 11
driving position. The seat removed. Then try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the 1-7 memory position is still not being recalled, see your dealer/retailer for service. Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver door panel - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Manual Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat automatic easy exit seat feature. { CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Restraint System Power Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control. See Power Seats on page 1-4 for more information. 1-9 { CAUTION Sitting in a reclined - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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. To access the third row: 1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 15
. 5. Push and pull on the seatback and seat cushion to make sure they are locked in place. 6. Check that the safety belt is not under the seat cushion. 1-11 Folding the Rear Seat To fold the second row seats: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 2. Place the armrest in the upright position - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 16
to the desired position. Release the handle and push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. Third Row Seats To fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. { CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 17
could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and mini-latch is secure. 3. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat. The headrest moves forward automatically. 4. Push the seatback forward to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 18
to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist. Removing the Third Row Seats 1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is in the vehicle. See Cargo Management System on page 2-52. 2. Remove anything on or under the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Seats and Restraint System 1-15 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 20
1-16 Seats and Restraint System Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Seats and Restraint System 1-17 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, - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 22
18 Seats and Restraint System Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive beyond your control, such as - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Seats and Restraint System 1-19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 24
1-20 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your 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. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Seats and Restraint System 1-21 { CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 26
1-22 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Seats and Restraint System 1-23 { CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Seats on page 1-12 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat and start again. A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 29
the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 30
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. And, for vehicles with side impact airbags the shoulder belt guide. After the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 31
the neck and head. Outboard Positions 1. For the outboard positions, remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. For the third row center position, locate the comfort guide which is located in a storage pocket, at the top of the seat, under the headrest on the driver's side of the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 32
1-28 Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION 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. These parts of the body are best able to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 33
be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage location or on its storage clip. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/ use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 34
no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-24 seat. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Seats and Restraint System In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Seats and Restraint System 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 to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 37
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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 38
1-34 Seats and Restraint System The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. Q: What are the different - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 39
place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 40
to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 41
additional information. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 42
in your vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed , following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Lower anchors - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 43
follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. 1-39 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations A top tether - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 44
- 60/40 Bench Third Row i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 45
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-36 for additional information. Second Row - Bucket Shown, Bench Similar The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row. Open the cover - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 46
damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. Securing - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 47
before placing the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments top tether anchor, if the vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. If the anchor - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 48
1-44 Seats and Restraint System If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-38 for top tether anchor locations. 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 50
instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-38 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 51
off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-57 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-36 for see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-38 for top tether anchor locations. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 52
light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-36. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Seats and Restraint System 1-49 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 54
label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 55
on page 1-32. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Restraint System 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 57
not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 58
than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-50. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 59
of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 60
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer/retailer for service. Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, are visible during the system check. If you are using remote start, if - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 62
takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. • Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 63
posture and body build. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 64
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 use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 65
the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for important safety information. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 66
properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-1. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 68
need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 70
and Controls Storage Areas Glove Box ...2-49 Cupholders ...2-49 Instrument Panel Storage ...2-49 Center Console Storage ...2-50 Second Row Center Console ...2-50 Floor Mats ...2-51 Luggage Carrier ...2-51 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-52 Cargo Cover ...2-52 Cargo Tie Downs - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 71
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Canada. • Check the transmitter's battery. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section. • If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 72
. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16. Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. Press to lock all the The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 73
can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle using the DIC, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 74
an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated Seats on page 1-5 or Heated and Cooled Seats on page 1-6 for more information. / (Remote Start): This button is located on the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 75
Features and Controls After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: For - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 76
2-8 Features and Controls CAUTION (Continued) Doors and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the front doors. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 77
and Controls 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 DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67. 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks The vehicle has rear door - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 78
: • Close all of the windows. • Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) • Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 79
instrument panel. (Continued) { CAUTION You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 80
must be closed and latched before driving. If the liftgate is power opened and the support struts have lost pressure, the lights will flash and a chime will sound. The liftgate will stay open temporarily, then slowly close. See your dealer/retailer for service before using the liftgate if this - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 81
, if you must drive with the liftgate open, the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing the OFF switch on the center console. To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the center console to OFF. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The power windows work with the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 83
the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or replaced, windows with the express-up feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work. To program the window: 1. Close all doors with the ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN position, or when Retained - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 84
and Controls Sun one of the following: When the door is closed, the security light stops flashing and stays on solid for approximately 30 seconds. The light goes off. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. If a locked door - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 85
flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88. If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle's headlamps do not flash, see your dealer/retailer for service. • Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 86
armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or START from the LOCK/OFF position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 87
, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position. The security light turns off once - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 88
, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. • If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 89
electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 90
can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 91
to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 92
transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 93
range available. • Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 94
, then press the − (Minus) button to the desired lower gear range. Automatic Engine Grade braking is not available when the ERS is active. It is available in D (Drive) for both normal and Tow/Haul mode. While using the ERS, cruise control and the tow/haul mode can be used. See Tow/Haul Mode on page - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 95
gear available. Grade braking is available for normal driving and in Tow/Haul mode. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 96
fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 97
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. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 98
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 2-30 vehicle: • Drive it only with the windows completely down. • Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 99
and Controls 2-31 { CAUTION 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 100
cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 101
manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 102
away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Features and Controls 2-35 { CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot red light on the rear display flashes. The display is located in the headliner and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. URPA uses three color-coded lights to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 104
ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-83. • Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at least 15 mph (25 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 105
camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the key is in the ON/RUN position CAUTION The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: • Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 106
. 3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen displays. 4. Select the 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. To turn the rear vision camera - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 107
when on. 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/retailer. ] (Brightness): Touch the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 108
, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer/retailer. • There are extreme temperature changes. The camera is located above the license plate. The area displayed - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Features and Controls The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash. During any of these fault conditions, the display will be blank and the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Controls Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 111
. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. This feature is only available in the continental U.S. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 112
satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 113
If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 114
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. It is recommended that a new battery be - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 115
and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, the programming is complete and the garage door should move when the completed, locate inside the garage the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. The name and color of the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the "Programming Universal Home Remote" procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Remote indicator light will flash control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 117
instructions earlier seat and in each door. There may be cupholders located at the rear of the center console. To access, pull the handle down. 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Instrument Panel - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 118
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. For vehicles with a second row center console, open each - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 119
on the floor of the vehicle to secure the floor mat. To remove the floor mat, turn the knob till it is aligned with the slot like paneling, plywood, or a mattress - the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The available at your dealer/retailer. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 120
on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16. To prevent damage or loss of cargo while driving, check to make sure the cargo is still securely fastened. Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Features and Controls There is an additional storage compartment on each side of the system. To open, unlatch and lift the panel up. To remove the cargo management system: 1. Open the cover. It remains open when lifted. 2. Remove the side panels and place inside. 3. Loosen the retaining nuts on each - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 122
and a rear sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. The switches to operate the front sunroof and rear sunshade are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions on page - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 123
15 Electric Power Management ...3-15 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-16 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-20 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Instrument Panel Cluster - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 124
CD and DVD Player) ...3-99 XM Radio Messages ...3-104 Navigation/Radio System ...3-105 Bluetooth® ...3-105 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-116 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-125 Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ...3-127 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-128 Radio - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Instrument Panel 3-3 ✍ NOTES - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 126
3-4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 127
11 (If Equipped). 3-5 T. Heated Seats on page 1-5 (If Equipped). U. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-57. V. Glove Box on page 2-49. Hazard Warning Flashers | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press this button located on the instrument panel below the audio system - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 128
returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Running Replacement on page 5-36. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools located on the right side of the steering column. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 130
nozzles for a short period of time before washer fluid is sprayed. This is normal. The button is located to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel brightness control knob. Press the heated washer fluid button to activate the heated windshield washer fluid system. This activation - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 131
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T (On/Off): Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 132
the vehicle speed while using cruise control: Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 133
cruise control: The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: 3-11 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: 9 (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 134
. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. 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: # (Fog - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 135
. Courtesy Lamps When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps automatically come on. They make it easier when entering and exiting the vehicle. The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. The reading lamps, located on the headliner above - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 136
come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. The lamps can also be turned on and off by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position. Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 137
high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. • The ignition is in ON/RUN. • The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Instrument Panel EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 139
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67. 3-17 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 140
18 Instrument Panel To adjust the HUD image so that items are properly displayed, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position. 2. Start the engine. 3. Adjust the HUD controls the outside air temperature. The HUD control is located to the right of the steering wheel. w ( - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 141
air temperature. All formats will show the turn-by-turn navigation information and provide details about the next driving maneuver Check the fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-88. Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 142
designed for accessory power plugs only. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The vehicle has three 12-volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc. The power outlets are located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, at - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 143
power outlet, it can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 144
. Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Fan Control Temperature Control Air Delivery Mode Control Air Conditioning REAR - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 145
defrost mode. The air conditioning system runs automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is less than 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on when - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 146
): Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or off. See Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 3-31 or Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 3-32. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. For vehicles with heated - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 147
system will also turn on if either the fan control, defrost, AUTO, or air conditioning buttons are pressed. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Fan Control AUTO Defrost Recirculation REAR (Rear Climate Control) Air Delivery Mode Control Driver Side Temperature Control H. Display I. Power (On/Off) J. Rear Window - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 148
automatically controlled. The air conditioning runs when the outside temperature is over 40°F (4°C). The system is automatically set to outside air, unless it is hot outside and then the air inlet changes to recirculation mode to help quickly cool the vehicle. The recirculation indicator light will - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 149
C while in automatic control places the fan speed under manual control. The air delivery mode remains in automatic control. The fan setting still displays, but the word AUTO no longer displays, and the AUTO button indicator light turns off. H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 150
control system cannot be activated. If the passenger temperature buttons are adjusted while in defrost mode, the driver temperature indicator will change. The passenger temperature will not be displayed. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning (A/C) on and off. An indicator light - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed. REAR: Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on or off. See Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 3-31 or Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 3-32. 3-29 Rear Window Defogger - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 152
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. Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. • Keep the path under all seats clear of objects to help circulate - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 153
to increase or decrease the airflow temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn to the desired mode to change the airflow direction. H (Vent): A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 154
. Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls D C (Fan Control): Press the fan up or down buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. Temperature Control For vehicles - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 155
the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. H (Vent): ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the rear - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 156
34 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 157
mileage unknown". Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the driver to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Panel If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle has been started or comes on when while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 159
the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays the SERVICE BATTERY - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 160
. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. When the engine is not running, but the ignition is turned on, this gage shows the battery's state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, this gage shows the condition of the charging - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 161
. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 162
dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service. When this warning light is on, the system is off and will not limit wheel spin. Engine - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Gage Tire Pressure Light United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gage will read approximately 210°F (100 °C) or less. If the gage pointer is near 260°F (125 °C), the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 164
3-42 Instrument Panel If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 165
once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 167
off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-13 for more information. Cruise Control Light The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 168
3-58. Canada Here are some situations that may occur with the fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. The highbeam on light comes on An arrow in the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gage will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 169
and fuel information. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced. The compass will be - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 170
% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under DIC Warnings and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Panel See Engine Oil on page 5-13. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 172
15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 173
estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 174
3-52 Instrument Panel Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 175
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. The DIC displays trip and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 176
% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under DIC Warnings and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Instrument Panel If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off. The URPA and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2. A chime will sound - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Panel zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer/ retailer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 179
Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 180
your dealer/retailer right away. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-7 for more information. DIC Warnings and 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 181
off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 182
. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-41. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 183
turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 184
possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 185
no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer/retailer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if there is a problem with this system. If this - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 186
turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-37. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Pressure Light on page 3-41. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-46 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. 3-65 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 189
on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since then. The customization preferences are automatically recalled - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 190
3-68 Instrument Panel DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language , press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. You can also change the language by pressing the trip odometer reset stem. See "Language" under DIC Operation and Displays (Without - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 191
unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Panel HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command. NO CHANGE: No change the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 193
until five seconds after the last door or the liftgate is closed. 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. EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 194
: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Instrument Panel PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you the key back in the ignition and remove it again, the seat will stay in the original exit position, unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 196
press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): No remote memory seat recall will occur. ON: The driver's seat and outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Instrument Panel FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 198
and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O, to turn the radio on. 2. Press G to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year). 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels to be changed. 4. To increase the time or date, do one - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 199
Panel 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: 3-77 Radio(s) • Press ©SEEK. • Press s REV. • Turn f counter-clockwise. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the pushbutton located under the desired option. 3. Press G again to apply the selected - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Panel The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD available DVD The vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See Rear Seat - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Panel MP3 or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback radio volume compensation. Press the pushbutton located below the BACK label on the control feature. Parental control prevents the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 202
Panel Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Defensive Driving available next station and stay there. To scan - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 203
pages. Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, CD, MP3, and WMA features): If additional information is available for the current song being played ): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press f until the tone control labels display. 2. Continue pressing f to highlight the desired label, or press - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 204
, jazz, and classical. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. Unique DVD-V 5.1 Surround media, surround sound is maintained until Step 4 of the Fade control is reached while fading rearward. At that point the audio system output changes - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Instrument Panel Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): The CAT button is 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 pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. • Radios with CD and DVD - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 206
dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Playing a CD (In Either the DVD - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Panel The CD is controlled by the buttons on the radio faceplate or by the RSA unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-125 for more information. The DVD/CD decks, (upper slot is the DVD protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the bottom surface of the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 208
3-86 Instrument Panel If an error displays, see "CD Messages" later in this section. Care of the CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD or DVD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 209
, CD, or Auxiliary. • If a front auxiliary input device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options. If a disc is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to only navigate the CD tracks through the remote - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 210
input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat passengers are able to listen to CD Messages CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player display CHECK DISC and/or ejects the CD if an error occurs. Radios with a CD and DVD player may display other messages when an error occurs: Optical - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Instrument Panel Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. 3-89 Using the DVD Player The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the remote control, the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See "Remote Control", under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 212
movie automatically, press the pushbutton located under the play/pause icon displayed on the radio. If the DVD still does not play, refer to the on-screen instructions, if available. Z (Eject): Press to eject a DVD. If the DVD is ejected, but not removed, the player automatically pulls it back in - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 213
page 3-116 for more information. The Video Screen does not automatically power on when the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot. It must be manually turned on by the rear seat occupant through the remote control power button. r / j (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause icon displayed on the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 214
, which requires the Play, Enter, or Navigation softkeys to be pressed; either by the softkey on the radio or by the rear seat passenger using the remote control. It may take up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing. • Press c on the remote control. • Press the pushbutton located under the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Instrument Panel DVD Radio Error Messages Player Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format is present when Z DVD or DVD/CD AUX is pressed on the radio. 3-93 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Panel • If a front auxiliary input device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options. If a disc is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to only navigate the CD tracks through the remote control - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 217
driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Avoid subfolders. The system can support to an existing disc could cause the disc not to function in the player. Change playlists by using S c and c T folder buttons, the f knob - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Panel Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder. The folder down and up buttons - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 219
Panel File track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the fi Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc partway into the slot label side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD-RW should begin playing. 3-97 S - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 220
below either arrow button. The player goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either button until the desired artist is displayed. To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label. From the sort screen - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Instrument Panel 3-99 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player) MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to eight subfolders - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 222
3-100 Instrument Panel No Folder When the CD-R or CD-RW disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root le structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 223
pages are shortened. Parts of words on the available, and a Music Navigator tag. If a Playlist tag is shown, toggling this key brings up a Folder softkey only or the menu as previously described. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the player it stays in the player - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Panel Z DVD (Eject): Press and release this button to eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or CD-RW disc can be removed times, the player continues moving backward - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Panel 3-103 h (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator feature to play MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located below the music navigator label. The player change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 226
3-104 Instrument Panel If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button cycles between the two sources and does not indicate "No Aux Input Device". If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot, CD - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 227
vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all phones support all functions, and not - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 228
and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-128 for more information. b g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 229
-Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner's guide for more information. Pairing Information: 3-107 • Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system at a time. • Pairing should only need to be completed once, unless changes to the pairing information - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 230
3-108 Instrument Panel 3. Say "Delete". The system asks which phone to delete followed system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Bluetooth". The system responds with "Bluetooth ready" followed by a tone. 3. Say "Change phone". The system responds with "Please wait while I search for - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 231
Instrument Panel Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 232
3-110 Instrument Panel Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold b g - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Instrument Panel Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 234
3-112 Instrument Panel 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. Using the Re- system responds with "Re-dial using " and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. 4. Continue entering - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Instrument Panel Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 3-113 Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 236
3-114 Instrument Panel To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Instrument Panel Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 238
may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless headphones, and a remote control. See Radio - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 239
or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range of the RSE system. 3-117 Headphones Push the power button to turn on the headphones. An indicator light located on the headphones comes on. If the light does not come on, the batteries might need to be replaced. Intermittent - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Instrument Panel Headphones should be stored in the front floor console and not in the front seat back pocket. Headphone damage can occur when the second row seats are folded forward. Battery Replacement To change the batteries on the headphones: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 241
setup menu by using the remote control. To change a setting: 1. Press 2. 3-119 The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. See "Headphones" earlier in this section for more information. The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Instrument Panel 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. Replacement - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Instrument Panel Remote Control Buttons 3-121 O (Power): Press to turn the video screen on and off. z (Display Menu): P (Illumination): Press to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after seven to ten seconds if no other button is pressed while the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 244
): Press to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection. t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 245
cover. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. Problem 3-123 Recommended Action The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. Check the display mode settings There - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 246
dealer/retailer for assistance. Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player. Disc Region Error: This message displays if the disc is not from a correct region. No Disc Inserted: This message displays if no disc is present when the Z EJECT button is pressed on the radio. Problem - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Instrument Panel 3-125 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio (RSA), rear seat passengers can listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. The rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 248
(AM/FM/XM™), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold ©or ¨until - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Panel When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press PROG to select the next disc, if multiple discs are loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a DVD decrease the volume. Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ©SEEK ¨: Press - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 250
CD or DVD slot. Press the ¨ if multiple discs are loaded to go to the next disc while sourced to a CD player. Radio Reception accessory power outlet. Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Panel Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada -Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. This type of antenna is calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 252
3-130 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 253
...4-21 Towing a Trailer ...4-24 • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. • When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 254
driver who will not drink. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 255
driving - brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-5. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 256
. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3. If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 3-39. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 257
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. The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 258
conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-15. If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 259
when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-9. StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer/retailer for service. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 260
. See Braking on page 4-3. It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 261
, wait. • Watch for traffic signs, An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 262
and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 263
cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your vehicle - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 265
break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 266
slippery roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction control part of the StabiliTrak® System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-4 improves vehicle stability during - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 267
warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 268
the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. CAUTION (Continued) vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 269
of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 270
4-18 Driving Your Vehicle Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). B. Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg). C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. Notice: Overloading - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Driving four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if some of them are above the tops of the seats. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in , secure it whenever you can. • Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. { CAUTION Things you put - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 273
how long they can tow. • Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer/retailer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles may also be towed by putting - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 274
4-22 Driving Your Vehicle 5. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 6. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the underhood fuse block and store in a safe location. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-90. 7. Release the parking brake. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 275
in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 276
4-24 Driving Your Vehicle Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Towing a Trailer { CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 277
carefully before pulling a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 278
because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 279
Driving Your Vehicle weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity. After loading the trailer, weigh - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 280
to weigh the vehicle and trailer. If the vehicle has many options and there is a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. 300 lbs (136 kg) could be added to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 281
vehicle is by itself. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 282
engine coolant temperature gage indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioning to reduce engine load, pull off the road and stop in a safe spot. Let the engine run guide you. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 283
the vehicle is unloaded. • Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Weight of the Trailer earlier in this section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: • When pulling a heavy - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. { CAUTION - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 285
-up Lamps Red/Black: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* Red/Black: Power Supply White: Brake Switch Signal Gray: Illumination Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal Black: Ground The electric trailer brake controller should be installed by your dealer/retailer or a qualified service center. *The - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 286
4-34 Driving Your Vehicle ✍ NOTES - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Fuel Container ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive ...5-35 Headlamp Aiming ...5-35 Bulb Replacement ...5-35 Halogen Bulbs ...5-35 License Plate Lamp ...5-36 Replacement Bulbs ...5-36 Headlamp Aiming Checking Things Under the Hood Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 California - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 288
...5-76 Compact Spare Tire ...5-79 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring ...5-87 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-88 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-88 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-88 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-88 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-88 Underhood Fuse Block - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 289
GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 290
with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 6-16. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 291
economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 292
dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 293
the performance of the emission control system could be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service. 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 294
fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Service cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted 5-83. When replacing the fuel cap re starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of to get the right type. Your dealer/ retailer can get one for you. If - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 296
up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. • • { CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 297
panel on the driver's side of the vehicle. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight. Check - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 298
5-12 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 299
. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-13. I. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-18. J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-27. K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 300
much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 301
revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. Oils meeting these requirements should have - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 302
that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 303
and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 304
5-18 Service and Appearance Care How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter (away from vehicle) to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. To - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 305
transmission is at operating temperature. If you need to check the transmission fluid level, please take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer. 5-19 { CAUTION 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 306
the cooling system is cool before this is done. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for more information. • Will not damage aluminum parts. • Helps keep the proper engine temperature. Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 307
If the coolant is low, add the coolant or take the vehicle to a dealer/retailer for service. 5-21 How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD line - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 308
about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left in the system. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 309
coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 7. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels warm. Any time during this procedure, watch out for the engine cooling fan(s). - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 310
and Appearance Care 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 311
loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Stops after high-speed driving. Idles for long periods in traffic. Tows a trailer. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 312
5-26 Service and Appearance Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Remove engine oil fill cap. 3. Slide engine cover rearward and lift to remove. 4. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 5. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 313
, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage the vehicle - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 314
. • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 315
heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not return - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 316
number shown on the original battery's label. For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 317
automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before setting the parking brake. If one of the vehicles is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is not in Neutral. 5-31 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 318
batteries have enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco® battery (or batteries) installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler (Continued) { CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 319
. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 320
the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 321
vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-36. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 322
5-36 Service and Appearance Care 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse steps 1-3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 323
For the proper size and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. 5-37 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 324
5-38 Service and (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 325
can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (E) Tire Inflation: The 's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 326
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-43. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 328
5-42 Service and Appearance Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-16. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 330
5-44 Service and Appearance Care Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Service , you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 332
low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly, if the vehicle has one. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle's tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 333
for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster. At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 334
the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer/retailer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on. • One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 335
process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry side front tire. 5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for five - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 336
5-50 Service and Appearance Care See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-51 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-55. notice unusual wear, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 337
Service and Appearance Care 5-51 { CAUTION 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 you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 338
before they degrade due to age. If you are unsure about the need to replace the tires as they get older, consult the tire manufacturer for more information. { CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Service and Appearance Care 5-53 { CAUTION If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 340
5-54 Service and Appearance Care rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 341
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 342
and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. (Continued) { CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 343
, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 344
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 2-30. If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 345
the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer/retailer. See "Removal and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 346
. This will help to inflate the tire faster. Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-57. Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 5-66. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 347
door or window. 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 (B) button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 348
. 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the power plug (H) back in their original location. 17. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle. 18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to distribute the sealant in the tire. 19. Stop at a safe location and check the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 349
. 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/retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer/retailer. 23. After - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 350
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. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 351
tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Replace the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H) and cord back in its original location. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Service and Appearance Care 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire sealant and compressor kit strap. 3. Remove at the opposite end of the vehicle. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 353
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). 5-67 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located straight out, bottom first. A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. A. Tool Bag B. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 354
storage compartment door of the convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment. 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire from the cable. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Tire and Tools on page 5-76. To continue changing the flat tire, see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-70. If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch could be engaged. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 356
5-70 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66 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. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 357
Service and Appearance 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 spare tire to fit under the wheel well. 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 358
5-72 Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 359
to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the (Continued) aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Service a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-76 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly. { CAUTION Someone standing too the cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 3. All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown 2. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Service the jack. 5-75 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 10. Turn the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced. 8. Disconnect the lug wrench from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 362
5-76 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing the 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. This position helps when checking the air - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Service and Appearance Care Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels. 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 364
5-78 Service and Appearance Care Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the the vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap. Hand-tighten them over the wheel nuts, using the lug - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 365
tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system will be automatically disabled when you use the compact spare. To restore the AWD and prevent excessive wear on the clutch in your AWD, replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 366
's breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle's doors and windows. Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Service and Appearance Care • Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 368
or spot removers on leather. Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance polish on leather. Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 369
on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 370
vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. 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 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 371
covered by the vehicle warranty. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 372
5-86 Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 373
VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. • Model designation • Paint information • Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 374
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Airbag Amplifier Back-up Lamp/Stoplamp Body Control Module Canister Vent 5-89 Courtesy Door Locks Daytime Running DRL Lamps GMC HID Only/ DRL 2 Rear Fog Lamps-China Only DSPLY Display Front Windshield FRT/WSW Washer HTD/COOL Heated/Cooling SEAT Seats Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Conditioning - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Daytime Running DRL Lamps Relay SPARE Spare Front Windshield FRT/WSW Washer Relay Relays PWR/ WNDW PWR/ COLUMN L/GATE LCK Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Relay Side Relays LT/PWR/ SEAT RT/PWR/ SEAT Usage - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Usage Airbag System Auxiliary Power Auxiliary Vacuum Pump Usage All-Wheel-Drive AWD System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 Engine Control ECM Module Engine Control ECM 1 Module 1 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN Even Injector Coils COILS FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 378
AUX VAC PUMP CRNK FAN 1 FAN 2 Usage Transmission Control Module Transmission Trailer Back-up Lamps Trailer Brake Trailer Parking Lamps Trailer Power Windshield Wiper/Washer Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Auxiliary Vacuum Pump Switched Power Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 2 Usage Heated Outside - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Service and Appearance Care Relays Usage FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HI BEAM High-Beam Headlamps High Intensity HID/LO Discharge (HID) BEAM Low-Beam Headlamps HORN Horn IGN Ignition Main Trailer - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 380
, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Cooling System 11.4 qt 10.8 L Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 qt 5.2 L Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 L Transmission Fluid* 5.3 qt 5.0 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 381
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 382
you go to your dealer/retailer for service, trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 383
of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. 6-3 Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Service Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. Change automatic transmission fluid (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission fluid (normal service). All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnote (m). All-wheel - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (k). 25, - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 388
dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 389
sure it is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Lock Control System Check 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer for service. At - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 391
of the kit at least once a year. See your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister. • 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/retailer if service is required. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 392
, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Optikleen® Washer Solvent. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 394
6-14 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Driver - 24.6 in (62.5 cm) Passenger - 20.8 in (53.0 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Maintenance Schedule 6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 396
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-1. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 397
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 398
6-18 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 399
dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Customer Assistance Representative: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. • Dealership name and location. • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 401
customized for your specific vehicle - all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find GMC dealers for service nationwide • Exclusive privileges and offers • Recall notices for your specific vehicle • OnStar - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 402
and who use the Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) • My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 403
All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 404
is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 405
car. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar®. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump start a dead - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 406
cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 407
for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 408
7-10 Customer Assistance Information Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 409
failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 410
to the other vehicle. • Check to make sure that you services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed driveable. • Remove any valuables from condition, mental frame of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 411
any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. • Once you have - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 412
General Motors. If NHTSAreceives similar complaints, it may open an problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-GMC - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 413
15 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 414
and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 415
OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-41 in this manual for more information. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 416
7-18 Customer Assistance Information ✍ NOTES - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 417
21 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-20 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Additives, Fuel ...5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-88 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-22 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-36 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 418
15 Run-Down Protection ...3-16 Belt Routing, Engine ...6-15 Bluetooth® ...3-105 Brake Emergencies ...4-5 Brake Fluid ...5-27 Brakes ...5-27 Antilock ...4-4 Parking ...2-27 System Warning Light ...3-38 Braking ...4-3 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-20 Bulb Replacement ...5-36 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 419
Kit, Tire Sealant ...5-58 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-16 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Convenience Net ...2-52 Coolant Engine ...5-19 Engine Temperature Gage ...3-41 Engine Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Cooled Seats ...1-6 Cooling System ...5-19 Courtesy Lamps ...3-13 Courtesy Transportation - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 420
Automatic Climate Control System ...3-25 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-116 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...Compartment Overview ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...Cooling System ...Drive Belt - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 421
Aiming ...5-35 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ...5-35 Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic Headlamp System ...3-12 Delayed ...3-12 Exterior Lamps ...3-11 Flash-to-Pass ...3-7 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-7 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-16 Heated Seats ...1-5, 1-6 Heater ...3-22 Engine Coolant ...2-23 Height - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 422
...5-43 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-13 Cluster ...3-34 Overview ...3-4 Storage Area ...2-49 Introduction ...6-1 J Jump Starting ...5-30 K Keyless Entry, Remote Operation ...2-4 Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 Lights (cont.) Cruise Control ...3-45 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 423
Parts ...6-14 Maintenance Requirements ...6-1 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-3 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-1 N Navigation System, Privacy ...7-17 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-105 Net - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 424
Immobilizer Operation ...2-18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Phone Bluetooth® ...3-105 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-88 Liftgate ...2-11 Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-21 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-21 Seat ...1-4 Steering - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 425
...7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-64 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-16 Roof Sunroof ...2-54 Running the Vehicle While Parked - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 426
...4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-128 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ...3-6 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ...2-52 Center Console ...2-50 Convenience Net ...2-52 Cupholders ...2-49 Glove Box ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...2-49 Luggage Carrier ...2-51 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-52 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 427
+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-18 Third-Row Seats ...1-12 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-76 Tire Pressure Light ...3-41 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...5-66 Tires ...5-37 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...5-85 Buying New Tires ...5-52 Chains ...5-56 Changing a Flat Tire - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 428
12 INDEX V Vehicle Control ...4-3 Loading ...4-16 Running While Parked ...2-30 Symbols ...iii Vehicle Customization, DIC ...3-67 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording, Radio Frequency (RFID) ...7-17 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-87 Service Parts Identification - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 429
2009 Acadia, Enclave, Equinox, Lucerne, OUTLOOK, Torrent, Traverse, VUE/VUE Two-Mode Hybrid Navigation M Overview ...Overview ...Features and Controls ...Features and Controls ...1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 Navigation Audio System ...3-1 Navigation Audio System ...3-2 Voice Recognition ...4-1 Voice Recognition - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 430
Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, GMC and the GMC Truck Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem, and the names EQUINOX, LUCERNE and TORRENT are registered trademarks; the names ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE, and ACADIA are trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15910137 B Second Printing - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 431
supplements the owner manual. This manual includes the latest information available at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 432
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Section 1 Overview ...1-2 Navigation System Overview ...1-2 Overview Getting Started ...1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen ...1-12 1-1 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 434
Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 1-2 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 435
on page 2-4 for more information. L. Mark Touch Screen Button. See "Adding Destinations to the Address Book" under Destination on page 2-13 for more information. M. CD/DVD Slot. See CD Player on page 3-10 or DVD Player on page 3-16 for more information. N. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 436
functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: • Become so they can Getting Started Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the DVD Map Disc noise is normal. Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 437
the • Always concentrate on your driving first by keeping your eyes and mind on the road, and your hands on the wheel. • Follow system directions only if permitted by traffic laws, controls, and conditions. • Before using this system, read the owner's manual and learn how it operates. • Some - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 438
or access other functions. See instructions later in this section. manual to change the language of the navigation screens. For vehicles without a Driver Information Center (DIC), the radio can be used to change the caution, select OK to load the map DVD information. If OK is not selected, all hard - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 439
ability to limit functions while driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the following functions are limited while driving: Storing Radio Station Presets the address book. Setting the Clock 1. Press O to turn the system on. 2. Press the MENU key to enter the configure menu options, then - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 440
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See "Installing the Map DVD" under Maps on needed, to change the current state available cities. Select this button to view the list and select a city. 9. Once a city has been selected, the Street name category is automatically selected for entry. Do not enter directional - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 441
if the car starts moving if needed, to change the current state available POIs. Select this button to view the list. 9. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. O to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See "Installing the Map DVD - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 442
. The system shows the location, and possibly an address Driving" later in this manual car starts moving forward. 1-10 Storing Preset Destinations 1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press O to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See "Installing the Map DVD - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 443
Using Your Stored Preset Destinations These destinations are available for selection while driving. 1. If the radio is on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press O to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See "Installing the Map DVD" under Maps on page 2-4 for more information - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 444
route will automatically begin if the car starts moving forward. See "Preset 1. Press the MENU hard key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Nav is volume) knob during a voice or navigation prompt also changes the volume. Canceling Guidance Guidance is canceled once - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 445
System (GPS) ...2-38 Vehicle Positioning ...2-39 Problems with Route Guidance ...2-40 If the System Needs Service ...2-40 Ordering Map DVDs ...2-41 Database Coverage Explanations ...2-41 Features and Controls ...2-2 Using the Navigation System ...2-2 Maps ...2-4 Symbols ...2-7 Destination - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 446
Controls System on page 3-2 for more information. Z (CD/DVD Eject): Press to eject CDs and DVDs. NAV (Navigation): Press to view the vehicle's current two seconds to turn off the navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the vehicle has not been turned off - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 447
access the full Audio screen to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), CD, DVD, if equipped, and auxiliary input Player on page 3-10, or DVD Player on page 3-16 for more information. Alpha-Numeric Keyboard Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when available - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 448
not press directly on the navigation screen. Map Coverage The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States, Canada, Puerto manual is in the map DVD case when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. Installing the DVD Map Disc Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD. If the map DVD - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 449
used if the DVD map disc is not loaded. 1. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press DVD slot. 4. Press the eject button, located next to the DVD map disc slot, and the disc ejects. Pull the disc out. The screen cannot be closed until a double beep is heard. Notice: Pressing directly - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 450
adjusted. While driving, the map scrolls automatically based on the direction of travel. the NAV (Navigation) key to return to the current vehicle location on the map if the vehicle icon disappears from the Controls and Displays" in the Index of your vehicle's owner manual to change between English or - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 451
The vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and the direction the vehicle is traveling on the map. The waypoint symbol displays on the symbol appears when the time to the destination is not available or while you are scrolling on the map. The distance to destination - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 452
final destination, depending on the option selected. The north up symbol before driving begins on the route or if on direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to switch between Heading Up, North Up, and 3-D view modes. Three-dimensional (3-D) view mode changes - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 453
delete POI icons from the map. See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 2-38 for more information. Select the Mark screen button to store the location on the screen in your address book. Displaying POI icons on the map indicates where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 454
categories. POI Close to: Once a category has been selected, touch this button to display the list of available POIs for the selected POI category. The list provides the POI icon, the name, the direction, and the distance to the POI from the vehicle's current position. 1. Use the scroll arrows to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 455
Calling is activated and calling minutes are available. • A paired Bluetooth phone is connected. For more information, see OnStar and Bluetooth in the index of the vehicle's owner manual. OK: Select to display the map screen. Show POI: Select to display or remove the POI icons from the map screen - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 456
3-D Lane Guidance When you are approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the next maneuver in city driving, the screen displays the name and a detailed view of the next maneuver. On the freeway, these details appear at 1 mi (1200 m) from the maneuver. Some - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 457
To Use the destination feature on the navigation system: 1. Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. 2. Select one of five destination options from this screen. Dual mode displays the route (map) on half of the screen and a maneuver or turn list on the other half. Press this - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 458
button. This number represents the number of available streets. Enter the city name first: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the 2 Address Entry screen button. 3. Select the state/province screen button, if the current state or province needs to change. 4. Enter the name or enter the two - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 459
the house number range that is available for the street. Select a house number. There is also a Cross Street screen option at this point. 9. Select the the state/province screen button, if the current state or province needs to change. 4. Enter the name or enter the two-letter abbreviation. A list - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 460
are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, a number appears in the List screen button. This represents the number of available streets information. 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. 4. Enter the name or enter the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 461
to change the available POIs. Select this button to view the list. 6. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The map screen displays with the destination marked. Point of Interest: Select this screen button to access the POI (Point of Interest) screen. From this screen you have two options - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 462
book. i Point of Interest screen button. 3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen button to view the list of POI categories. 4. Select a category, and then a sub-category. The system displays available • locations for the selected category for a particular area displays. Select the location. 5. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 463
ask the OnStar call center to download a destination. OnStar will send address information and location coordinates of the destination into the navigation system. g Address Book screen button. A list of your address book addresses display. Use the arrows on the left side of the screen to scroll - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 464
showing that the map disc is required or it accepts the download so that it can be added to the address book. If the navigation radio screen available and while connected to OnStar. If the address is not found within the map database, the system may use latitude and longitude coordinates to locate - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 465
• Select Call, the navigation system initiates a call with Bluetooth Phone (if available) or OnStar Personal Call. • All other buttons on the pop-up screen operate as described under Route Guidance Not Active. • Select Add To Address Book, the navigation system copies the downloaded destination to - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 466
Map Destination Screen Functions If the map screen is used to show destination, it has map screen capabilities such as Go, Mark, Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen. Getting Started on Your Route Once a destination has been entered, there are several functions that can - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 467
on the route. Route Preview: Select to preview the entire route in either direction. t (Reverse Skip): r / q (Scroll Arrows): Select the up and stopover. Select to scroll to the start point or previous stopover. The t button changes to a fast reverse screen button. q / r (Reverse Scroll): j ( - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 468
next stopover or to the final destination. The u button changes to a fast speed fast forward. r / [ (Fast You may also select to detour the whole route if necessary. This option is only available while you are driving on your current planned route. Voice Volume Select this button from the Route - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 469
To add a stopover: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the Add or Add Stopover screen button. This button only appears if a route has been calculated. 3. Using the desired method of entering a destination, enter the stopover. See "Destination" previously for more information. 4. Select the route - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 470
on page 2-27 for information on editing address book entries. Adding or Changing Preset Destinations This feature lets you add or change one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it is available to be selected from the Destination Entry screen. See - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 471
Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Radio is selected or select the Radio screen button, to make changes for radio information displayed, preset pages, XM™ categories, and automatic volume control. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 472
™ (USA and Canada) Your vehicle's navigation system may have an XM NavTraffic receiver. XM NavTraffic is a subscription service provided via XM™ Satellite Radio. XM NavTraffic provides real-time traffic information fully integrated to the navigation system to display current traffic conditions for - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 473
service may be available in more cities in the future. Visit xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local coverage. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM NavTraffic service Touch the Traffic Options button. 3. Touch three different condition displays. These are: Condition Traffic Status - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 474
events are in the area, but none are on route. Traffic events are on route. Locations and Information of Traffic Conditions The system may take some time to sort the information. The list of traffic conditions display in the order of distance from the vehicle, for up to approximately 150 mi (240 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 475
that is displayed. 2. Select a traffic condition to get more detailed information of the event. Options Traffic Flow Status - This touch screen event. Select the Options screen button. A Traffic Options menu displays. Select the desired traffic related option. • Black indicates a closed road - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 476
• Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with average speed between 25 and 45 mph. On-Route Select the On Route touch screen button to display all events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic events have been reported on route, No Traffic Events Reported On route displays. • - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 477
screen with all of the latest traffic events, miles, etc. While scrolling the map, traffic condition icons may appear. To receive information about the traffic condition, place the cross hairs over the traffic condition icon. After selecting the INFO (information) screen button, the type of traffic - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 478
: Delayed or stopped traffic, lane blocked or closed due to a road condition. j / r (Road Condition): k (Weather): Heavy rain, snow, or fog weather Available parking area. Special event, general information, or condition. m (Parking): warning. 2-34 • Scrolling to an event on the map and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 479
. Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of an event on the route. If selected, Voice Prompts The traffic voice prompts are part of the current navigation voice prompts. If Alert for Approaching Traffic or Alert if Better route Available is displayed, the system gives the related voice - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 480
Brightness/Contrast/Mode VUE shown Press the MENU key to enter the menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected, or select the Display screen button. Select this screen button to change the brightness, contrast, and mode of the display. Display Off Select this button - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 481
lighting conditions. manual to change the language of the navigation screens. Rear Vision Camera Options (Acadia Camera" and/or "Park Assist" in the index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information. VIDEO (for camera option is available when the map disc has to be ejected for replacement - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 482
satellite condition, road configuration, the condition of on page 2-7. This system may not be available or interferences may occur if any of the trucks, or a tunnel. • Objects are located on the rear shelf of the vehicle. • window might have to be replaced to correct the problem. This would not be - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 483
is being driven with tire chains. The tires are replaced. The tire pressure for your tires is incorrect. The tires are worn. The first time the map DVD is inserted. The battery is disconnected for several days. The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at low speeds, and the vehicle is - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 484
announced occasionally. If the System Needs Service If the navigation system needs service and the steps listed here have been followed but there are still problems, see your dealer/retailer for assistance. • It may take a long time to operate automatic rerouting during high-speed driving. 2-40 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 485
Identification Number (VIN) available when ordering to ensure the correct and most up-to-date DVD map disc for the vehicle is sent. See "Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information. After receiving the updated disc, replace the old disc in the - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 486
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Section 3 Navigation Audio System Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-21 Auxiliary Devices ...3-22 Navigation Audio System ...3-2 CD Player ...3-10 DVD Player ...3-16 3-1 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 488
adding any sound equipment to the vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer/ retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 489
full map screen, use the ¨ ©SEEK keys and f knob. Preset stations cannot be changed from the full map screen. FM source shown, other sources similar • If you do not display splits between the audio screen and the map screen. All station-changing functions can be performed from this screen. 3-3 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 490
list screen when they have been removed. FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations in the area support Radio Data Systems (RDS). the category. For XM, select the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information displays. 3-4 ¨SEEK / ©SEEK: To seek - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 491
Storing Radio Station Presets This feature allows up to 30 preset stations to be stored. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). To store presets: 1. Press Sound Menu O to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, select the source screen button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV ( - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 492
of the equalization screen buttons to hear the change in sound. Custom: Select this screen separate settings for each source. Talk: The Acadia and Enclave has only an equalization setting for Rear screen buttons. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) With this feature, if the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system has been - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 493
to limit functions while driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the following functions will be limited while driving: • Music Navigator categories, if equipped, and automatic volume control. Select the Number of Preset Pages screen button to change the number of preset pages, 1 through - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 494
driving. To turn automatic volume control off, touch the OFF screen button. Remove/Add XM Categories 1. Select the Remove/Add XM Categories screen button to remove to remove highlights and the categories to add are dark in color. 3. Select the category that you would like to add or remove. 4. - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 495
Online for when you are not in the vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at xmradio.com or these stations and only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may manual" for a list of possible XM messages. 3-9 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 496
DVD audio and DVD video. See DVD Player on page 3-16 for more information about DVD audio and video. With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player in the player, it stays in the player. When the pause the CD. This button then changes to the play button. 2. Select - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 497
seat operator can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control CD/DVD Compressed Audio CD/DVD Format There player continues moving backward or forward through the CD. The sound mutes while seeking. • ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio if it is available. The radio supports - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 498
les, the directory is displayed as ROOT. All files contained directly under the root directory is accessed prior to any root directory folders. • All playlist files (.m3u or .pls) must be removed from disc contents. Playlists are not supported. • It is recommended that there is a maximum of 192 files - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 499
parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename does not display. • The radio does not support in this section, the player can be used for CDs with conventional CD audio category. The next and previous screen buttons change to different artists or albums. When play enters - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 500
to stop fast forwarding. The display shows the elapsed time of the track. qr j / r (Pause/Play): 1. Select to pause the CD. This button then changes to the play button. 2. Select the play button to play the CD. Random: 1. Select to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. 2. Select - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 501
with Rear Seat Audio (RSA) can use RSA to change tracks/chapters. Vehicles with RSE can use the remote control to change tracks/chapters. air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 502
passengers can power on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the disc. See "Rear Seat Entertainment System" in the Index of your vehicle's owner manual for more information. The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 503
back ON. When a DVD is loaded, the rear seat passengers can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the DVD. q, Q, r, R (Arrow Buttons): Use these arrow buttons to move around the DVD menu. Enter: Select to choose the highlighted option. Return: Select to go - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 504
copyright information or the previews. Hide Options: Select this screen button to remove all menu options from the display, except Options and Cursor. Top Menu: Select to display the first menu of the DVD. This is not available on all DVDs. Menu: Select to display the DVD menu of the current area of - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 505
Audio: 1. Select to display the audio options. 2. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. This is not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped. This button may not be available for some DVD audio discs. Acadia only, see "Fading With a Bose® Surround Sound System" later in - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 506
Surround Sound System (Acadia and Enclave Only) If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. • While the movie is playing, select OPTIONS to show all available DVD options change current DVD audio track. Some DVD-Video discs only contain Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 507
and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the DVD. • The label may be caught in the DVD player. If the DVD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good DVD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. 3-21 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 508
system requires all video and audio inputs to be connected to ensure proper audio fidelity of the rear auxiliary device. The rear seat passengers can also use the remote control to change the functions of the RSE. See "Rear Seat Entertainment System" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 509
Section 4 Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ...4-2 4-1 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 510
about changing languages. Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each. The commands are listed with the optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands, refer to the instructions listed - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 511
tag destination as the final destination. If you are currently driving on a route, the system automatically creates the voice tag destination display to automatic mode. The system changes between day and night mode automatically. System help: This command instructs the system to assist with display - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 512
track number (may not be available during DVD movie play). CD, DVD, Disc select next folder: Selects the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD. CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder: Selects the previous folder on the MP3 or audio DVD. CD help, DVD help, Disc help: Instructs the system to assist with - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 513
...3-22 D Database Coverage Explanations ...2-41 Deleting Personal Information ...1-7 Destination ...2-13 Display ...2-36 Driving on a Route ...2-11 DVD Menu Options ...3-17 DVD Messages ...3-21 DVD Player ...3-16 DVDs Care ...3-21 C Canadian Owners ...iii Canceling Guidance ...1-12 Care CDs and - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 514
(Acadia and Enclave Only) ...3-20 Finding a Station ...3-3 L Language ...1-6 Limit Features While Driving DVD Map Disc ...2-5 Hard Key Operation ...2-2 N Navigation Getting Started ...1-4 System Overview ...1-2 Using the System ...2-2 Navigation DVD Radio with Bose® Surround Sound System (Acadia - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 515
S Scrolling the Map ...2-6 Setting the Clock ...1-7, 2-37 Sound ...2-27 Sound Menu ...3-5 Storing Radio Station Presets ...1-7, 3-5 Symbols ...2-7 System Needs Service, If ...2-40 P Playing a DVD ...3-17 Playing the Radio ...3-2 Problems with Route Guidance ...2-40 Propriétaires Canadiens ...iii 3 - 2009 GMC Acadia | Owner's Manual - Page 516
39 Video Screen, Cleaning ...1-12 Voice Recognition ...4-2 Voice Recognition Commands ...4-2 U Using a Compressed Audio CD/DVD ...3-11 Using Destination Download ...2-20 Using Your Stored Preset Destinations ...1-11 X XM NavTraffic™ (USA and Canada) ...2-28 XM™ Satellite Radio Service ...3-9 4