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9-60 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES

Section	Page
2010 GMC Acadia BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Second Row Seats	13
Third Row Seats	14
Heated Seats	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Navigation System	24
Cruise Control	24
Storage Compartments	24
Power Outlets	25
Sunroof	25
Performance and Maintenance	26
StabiliTrak®	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	26
Engine Oil Life System	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	28
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	35
Door Locks	37
Power Door Locks	38
Delayed Locking	38
Automatic Door Locks	38
Lockout Protection	38
Safety Locks	38
Doors	39
Liftgate	39
Vehicle Security	43
Anti-Theft Alarm System	43
Immobilizer	44
Immobilizer Operation	44
Exterior Mirrors	46
Convex Mirrors	46
Power Mirrors	47
Folding Mirrors	47
Heated Mirrors	48
Park Tilt Mirrors	48
Interior Mirrors	49
Manual Rearview Mirror	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	52
Roof	52
Sunroof	52
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Seat Adjustment	57
Power Seat Adjustment	58
Lumbar Adjustment	60
Reclining Seatbacks	61
Heated Front Seats	63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	64
Rear Seats	64
Third Row Seats	67
Safety Belts	70
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	73
Lap-Shoulder Belt	79
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	84
Safety Belt Extender	84
Safety System Check	85
Safety Belt Care	85
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	85
Airbag System	86
Where Are the Airbags?	88
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	89
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	91
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	91
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	92
Passenger Sensing System	93
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	98
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	98
Airbag System Check	99
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	100
Child Restraints	100
Older Children	100
Infants and Young Children	103
Child Restraint Systems	105
Where to Put the Restraint	107
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	109
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	115
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	116
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)	118
Storage	121
Storage Compartments	121
Instrument Panel Storage	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholders	121
Armrest Storage	121
Center Console Storage	121
Floor Console Storage	122
Additional Storage Features	123
Cargo Cover	123
Cargo Tie Downs	123
Cargo Management System	123
Convenience Net	123
Roof Rack System	124
Instruments and Controls	125
Controls	126
Steering Wheel Adjustment	126
Steering Wheel Controls	126
Horn	128
Windshield Wiper/Washer	128
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	129
Compass	130
Clock	132
Power Outlets	132
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	134
Instrument Cluster	135
Speedometer	136
Odometer	136
Tachometer	136
Fuel Gauge	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	137
Voltmeter Gauge	137
Safety Belt Reminders	138
Airbag Readiness Light	139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	139
Charging System Light	140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Brake System Warning Light	143
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	144
Tow/Haul Mode Light	144
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	145
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	145
Tire Pressure Light	145
Engine Oil Pressure Light	146
Security Light	147
High-Beam on Light	147
Fog Lamp Light	147
Cruise Control Light	147
Information Displays	148
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	148
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)	153
Head-Up Display (HUD)	156
Vehicle Messages	160
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	160
Brake System Messages	160
Cruise Control Messages	161
Door Ajar Messages	161
Engine Cooling System Messages	162
Engine Oil Messages	163
Engine Power Messages	163
Fuel System Messages	163
Key and Lock Messages	164
Lamp Messages	164
Object Detection System Messages	164
Ride Control System Messages	165
Airbag System Messages	165
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	165
Service Vehicle Messages	166
Tire Messages	166
Transmission Messages	167
Vehicle Reminder Messages	168
Vehicle Speed Messages	168
Washer Fluid Messages	168
Vehicle Personalization	169
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	169
Universal Remote System	176
Universal Remote System Programming	176
Universal Remote System Operation	180
Lighting	181
Exterior Lighting	181
Exterior Lamp Controls	181
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	182
Flash-to-Pass	183
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	183
Hazard Warning Flashers	183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	184
Fog Lamps	184
Interior Lighting	185
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	185
Courtesy Lamps	185
Dome Lamps	185
Reading Lamps	185
Lighting Features	186
Entry Lighting	186
Delayed Entry Lighting	186
Delayed Exit Lighting	186
Parade Dimming	187
Battery Load Management	187
Battery Power Protection	188
Infotainment System	189
Introduction	189
Theft-Deterrent Feature	190
Operation	190
Radio	194
AM-FM Radio	194
Satellite Radio	196
Radio Reception	199
Multi-Band Antenna	200
Audio Players	200
CD Player	200
CD/DVD Player	202
MP3 (Radio with CD and Radio with CD/USB)	210
MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)	216
Auxiliary Devices	222
Rear Seat Infotainment	224
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	224
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	232
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)	234
Phone	234
Bluetooth	234
Climate Controls	245
Climate Control Systems	245
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	248
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	254
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	255
Air Vents	256
Driving and Operating	257
Driving Information	258
Defensive Driving	258
Drunk Driving	258
Control of a Vehicle	259
Braking	259
Steering	260
Off-Road Recovery	261
Loss of Control	262
Driving on Wet Roads	263
Highway Hypnosis	264
Hill and Mountain Roads	264
Winter Driving	265
If the Vehicle is Stuck	267
Vehicle Load Limits	268
Starting and Operating	273
New Vehicle Break-In	273
Ignition Positions	274
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	275
Starting the Engine	275
Engine Heater	276
Shifting Into Park	277
Shifting Out of Park	278
Parking Over Things That Burn	279
Engine Exhaust	279
Running the Vehicle While Parked	280
Automatic Transmission	280
Manual Mode	282
Tow/Haul Mode	283
Drive Systems	284
All-Wheel Drive	284
Brakes	284
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	284
Parking Brake	285
Brake Assist	286
Ride Control Systems	286
StabiliTrak System	286
Cruise Control	288
Object Detection Systems	291
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	291
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	292
Fuel	298
Recommended Fuel	299
Gasoline Specifications	299
California Fuel Requirements	299
Fuels in Foreign Countries	300
Fuel Additives	300
Filling the Tank	301
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	303
Towing	303
General Towing Information	303
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	304
Trailer Towing	309
Towing Equipment	313
Conversions and Add-Ons	315
Add-On Electrical Equipment	315
Vehicle Care	317
General Information	318
California Proposition 65 Warning	319
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	319
Accessories and Modifications	319
Vehicle Checks	320
Doing Your Own Service Work	320
Hood	321
Engine Compartment Overview	322
Engine Cover	323
Engine Oil	324
Engine Oil Life System	325
Automatic Transmission Fluid	327
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	328
Cooling System	330
Engine Coolant	330
Engine Overheating	334
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	336
Power Steering Fluid	336
Washer Fluid	337
Brakes	338
Brake Fluid	339
Battery	341
All-Wheel Drive	341
Starter Switch Check	342
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	342
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	342
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	343
Wiper Blade Replacement	343
Headlamp Aiming	344
Bulb Replacement	344
Halogen Bulbs	344
License Plate Lamp	345
Replacement Bulbs	345
Electrical System	345
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	345
Electrical System Overload	346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	346
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	350
Wheels and Tires	352
Tires	352
Tire Sidewall Labeling	353
Tire Designations	355
Tire Terminology and Definitions	356
Tire Pressure	359
Tire Pressure Monitor System	360
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	362
Tire Inspection	365
Tire Rotation	365
When It Is Time for New Tires	367
Buying New Tires	367
Different Size Tires and Wheels	369
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	370
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	371
Wheel Replacement	372
Tire Chains	373
If a Tire Goes Flat	373
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	375
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	382
Tire Changing	383
Secondary Latch System	392
Compact Spare Tire	393
Jump Starting	395
Towing	399
Towing the Vehicle	399
Recreational Vehicle Towing	399
Appearance Care	402
Exterior Care	402
Interior Care	406
Floor Mats	409
Service and Maintenance	411
General Information	411
Scheduled Maintenance	412
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	418
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	418
Maintenance Replacement Parts	420
Maintenance Records	421
Technical Data	425
Vehicle Identification	425
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	425
Service Parts Identification Label	425
Vehicle Data	426
Capacities and Specifications	426
Engine Drive Belt Routing	427
Customer Information	429
Customer Information	429
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	429
Customer Assistance Offices	432
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	432
Online Owner Center	433
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	434
Roadside Assistance Program	434
Scheduling Service Appointments	436
Courtesy Transportation Program	437
Collision Damage Repair	438
Service Publications Ordering Information	441
Reporting Safety Defects	442
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	442
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	443
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	443
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	444
Event Data Recorders	444
Navigation System	445
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	445
Radio Frequency Statement	445
Index	447
Index_A	447
Index_B	448
Index_C	448
Index_D	449
Index_E	450
Index_F	450
Index_G	451
Index_H	451
Index_I	452
Index_J	452
Index_K	452
Index_L	452
Index_M	453
Index_N	454
Index_O	454
Index_P	454
Index_R	455
Index_S	456
Index_T	457
Index_U	458
Index_V	458

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