| Section |
Page |
| 2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual 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 |
10 |
| Door Locks |
11 |
| Liftgate |
11 |
| Windows |
12 |
| Seat Adjustment |
12 |
| Memory Features |
14 |
| Second Row Seats |
14 |
| Third Row Seats |
15 |
| Heated and Ventilated Seats |
15 |
| Head Restraint Adjustment |
16 |
| Safety Belts |
16 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
16 |
| Mirror Adjustment |
17 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
18 |
| Interior Lighting |
18 |
| Exterior Lighting |
19 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
19 |
| Climate Controls |
20 |
| Transmission |
21 |
| Vehicle Features |
22 |
| Radio(s) |
22 |
| Satellite Radio |
23 |
| Portable Audio Devices |
23 |
| Bluetooth® |
23 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
24 |
| Cruise Control |
24 |
| Navigation System |
25 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
25 |
| Storage Compartments |
25 |
| Power Outlets |
26 |
| Sunroof |
26 |
| Performance and Maintenance |
27 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
27 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
27 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
27 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
28 |
| Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
28 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
29 |
| OnStar® |
29 |
| 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 |
39 |
| Lockout Protection |
39 |
| Safety Locks |
39 |
| Doors |
40 |
| Liftgate |
40 |
| Vehicle Security |
43 |
| Anti-theft Alarm System |
43 |
| Immobilizer |
44 |
| Immobilizer Operation |
44 |
| Exterior Mirrors |
46 |
| Convex Mirrors |
46 |
| Power Mirrors |
46 |
| Folding Mirrors |
47 |
| Heated Mirrors |
47 |
| Automatic Dimming Mirror |
48 |
| Blind Spot Mirrors |
48 |
| Park Tilt Mirrors |
49 |
| 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 |
58 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
59 |
| Memory Seats |
61 |
| Heated and Ventilated Front Seats |
62 |
| Rear Seats |
63 |
| Third Row Seats |
65 |
| Safety Belts |
68 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
69 |
| Lap-Shoulder Belt |
70 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
75 |
| Safety Belt Extender |
75 |
| Safety System Check |
76 |
| Safety Belt Care |
76 |
| Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
76 |
| Airbag System |
77 |
| Where Are the Airbags? |
79 |
| When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
81 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
82 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
82 |
| What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
83 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
84 |
| Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
88 |
| Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
89 |
| Airbag System Check |
90 |
| Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
90 |
| Child Restraints |
91 |
| Older Children |
91 |
| Infants and Young Children |
93 |
| Child Restraint Systems |
95 |
| Where to Put the Restraint |
97 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
99 |
| Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
106 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
106 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) |
108 |
| Storage |
111 |
| Storage Compartments |
111 |
| Instrument Panel Storage |
111 |
| Glove Box |
111 |
| Cupholders |
111 |
| Armrest Storage |
112 |
| Center Console Storage |
112 |
| Floor Console Storage |
113 |
| Additional Storage Features |
114 |
| Cargo Cover |
114 |
| Cargo Tie-Downs |
114 |
| Cargo Management System |
114 |
| Convenience Net |
114 |
| Roof Rack System |
115 |
| Instruments and Controls |
117 |
| Controls |
118 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
118 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
118 |
| Horn |
120 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
120 |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer |
121 |
| Compass |
122 |
| Clock |
124 |
| Power Outlets |
124 |
| Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
126 |
| Instrument Cluster |
127 |
| Speedometer |
128 |
| Odometer |
128 |
| Tachometer |
128 |
| Fuel Gauge |
128 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
129 |
| Voltmeter Gauge |
130 |
| Safety Belt Reminders |
130 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
131 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
131 |
| Charging System Light |
132 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
133 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
135 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
136 |
| Tow/Haul Mode Light |
137 |
| StabiliTrak® Indicator Light |
137 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
137 |
| Tire Pressure Light |
138 |
| Engine Oil Pressure Light |
138 |
| Security Light |
139 |
| High-Beam On Light |
139 |
| Front Fog Lamp Light |
139 |
| Cruise Control Light |
140 |
| Information Displays |
140 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) |
140 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) |
145 |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) |
147 |
| Vehicle Messages |
151 |
| Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
151 |
| Brake System Messages |
152 |
| Cruise Control Messages |
152 |
| Door Ajar Messages |
152 |
| Engine Cooling System Messages |
153 |
| Engine Oil Messages |
154 |
| Engine Power Messages |
154 |
| Fuel System Messages |
155 |
| Key and Lock Messages |
155 |
| Lamp Messages |
155 |
| Object Detection System Messages |
156 |
| Ride Control System Messages |
156 |
| Airbag System Messages |
157 |
| Anti-theft Alarm System Messages |
157 |
| Service Vehicle Messages |
157 |
| Tire Messages |
157 |
| Transmission Messages |
158 |
| Vehicle Reminder Messages |
159 |
| Vehicle Speed Messages |
159 |
| Washer Fluid Messages |
160 |
| Vehicle Personalization |
160 |
| Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) |
160 |
| Universal Remote System |
168 |
| Universal Remote System Programming |
168 |
| Universal Remote System Operation |
171 |
| Lighting |
173 |
| Exterior Lighting |
173 |
| Exterior Lamp Controls |
173 |
| Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
174 |
| Flash-to-Pass |
175 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System |
175 |
| Delayed Headlamps |
175 |
| Hazard Warning Flashers |
176 |
| Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
176 |
| Fog Lamps |
177 |
| Interior Lighting |
177 |
| Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
177 |
| Courtesy Lamps |
177 |
| Dome Lamps |
177 |
| Reading Lamps |
178 |
| Lighting Features |
178 |
| Entry Lighting |
178 |
| Delayed Entry Lighting |
179 |
| Delayed Exit Lighting |
179 |
| Parade Dimming |
179 |
| Battery Load Management |
179 |
| Battery Power Protection |
180 |
| Infotainment System |
181 |
| Introduction |
181 |
| Infotainment |
181 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
182 |
| Operation |
182 |
| Radio |
187 |
| AM-FM Radio |
187 |
| Satellite Radio |
188 |
| Radio Reception |
192 |
| Multi-Band Antenna |
193 |
| Audio Players |
194 |
| CD Player |
194 |
| CD/DVD Player |
196 |
| MP3 (Radios with CD/USB) |
204 |
| MP3 (Radios with CD/DVD) |
210 |
| Auxiliary Devices |
217 |
| Rear Seat Infotainment |
219 |
| Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System |
219 |
| Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System |
229 |
| Rear Audio Controller (RAC) |
230 |
| Phone |
231 |
| Bluetooth |
231 |
| Trademarks and License Agreements |
239 |
| Climate Controls |
241 |
| Climate Control Systems |
241 |
| Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
244 |
| Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) |
249 |
| Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) |
250 |
| Air Vents |
251 |
| Maintenance |
252 |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
252 |
| Driving and Operating |
255 |
| Driving Information |
256 |
| Distracted Driving |
256 |
| Defensive Driving |
257 |
| Drunk Driving |
257 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
257 |
| Braking |
257 |
| Steering |
258 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
259 |
| Loss of Control |
259 |
| Driving on Wet Roads |
260 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
260 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
261 |
| Winter Driving |
261 |
| If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
263 |
| Vehicle Load Limits |
264 |
| Starting and Operating |
268 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
268 |
| Ignition Positions |
269 |
| Starting the Engine |
270 |
| Engine Heater |
271 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
272 |
| Shifting Into Park |
272 |
| Shifting out of Park |
273 |
| Parking over Things That Burn |
274 |
| Engine Exhaust |
274 |
| Running the Vehicle While Parked |
275 |
| Automatic Transmission |
276 |
| Manual Mode |
277 |
| Tow/Haul Mode |
278 |
| Drive Systems |
279 |
| All-Wheel Drive |
279 |
| Brakes |
279 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
279 |
| Parking Brake |
280 |
| Brake Assist |
281 |
| Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
281 |
| Ride Control Systems |
282 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
282 |
| Cruise Control |
284 |
| Object Detection Systems |
286 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
286 |
| Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
287 |
| Fuel |
292 |
| Recommended Fuel |
292 |
| Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) |
292 |
| California Fuel Requirements |
293 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
293 |
| Fuel Additives |
293 |
| Filling the Tank |
294 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
296 |
| Towing |
296 |
| General Towing Information |
296 |
| Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
297 |
| Trailer Towing |
301 |
| Towing Equipment |
303 |
| Conversions and Add-Ons |
305 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
305 |
| Vehicle Care |
307 |
| General Information |
308 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
309 |
| California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
309 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
309 |
| Vehicle Checks |
310 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
310 |
| Hood |
311 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
312 |
| Engine Cover |
314 |
| Engine Oil |
314 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
316 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
317 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
318 |
| Cooling System |
319 |
| Engine Coolant |
320 |
| Engine Overheating |
324 |
| Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
325 |
| Power Steering Fluid |
326 |
| Washer Fluid |
327 |
| Brakes |
328 |
| Brake Fluid |
329 |
| Battery |
330 |
| All-Wheel Drive |
330 |
| Starter Switch Check |
330 |
| Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
331 |
| Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
331 |
| Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
331 |
| Wiper Blade Replacement |
332 |
| Windshield Replacement |
332 |
| Headlamp Aiming |
333 |
| Bulb Replacement |
333 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps |
333 |
| License Plate Lamp |
334 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
335 |
| Electrical System |
335 |
| High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
335 |
| Electrical System Overload |
335 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
336 |
| Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
336 |
| Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
339 |
| Wheels and Tires |
342 |
| Tires |
342 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
342 |
| Tire Designations |
345 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
345 |
| Tire Pressure |
348 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
349 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
350 |
| Tire Inspection |
353 |
| Tire Rotation |
354 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
355 |
| Buying New Tires |
356 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
357 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
358 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
359 |
| Wheel Replacement |
359 |
| Tire Chains |
360 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
361 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
363 |
| Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
370 |
| Tire Changing |
370 |
| Compact Spare Tire |
378 |
| Jump Starting |
379 |
| Towing |
383 |
| Towing the Vehicle |
383 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
384 |
| Appearance Care |
387 |
| Exterior Care |
387 |
| Interior Care |
390 |
| Floor Mats |
393 |
| Service and Maintenance |
395 |
| General Information |
395 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
396 |
| Special Application Services |
402 |
| Additional Maintenance and Care |
403 |
| Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
406 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
406 |
| Maintenance Replacement Parts |
407 |
| Maintenance Records |
408 |
| Technical Data |
413 |
| Vehicle Identification |
413 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
413 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
413 |
| Vehicle Data |
414 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
414 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing |
415 |
| Customer Information |
417 |
| Customer Information |
417 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
417 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
419 |
| Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
420 |
| Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
421 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
422 |
| Online Owner Center |
422 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
423 |
| Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
423 |
| Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
425 |
| Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
428 |
| Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
429 |
| Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
430 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
432 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
433 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
433 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
434 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
434 |
| Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
435 |
| Event Data Recorders |
435 |
| OnStar® |
436 |
| Navigation System |
436 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
436 |
| Radio Frequency Statement |
436 |
| OnStar |
437 |
| OnStar Overview |
437 |
| OnStar Services |
438 |
| Emergency |
438 |
| Security |
438 |
| Navigation |
438 |
| Connections |
440 |
| Diagnostics |
441 |
| OnStar Additional Information |
441 |
| Index |
445 |
| Index_A |
445 |
| Index_B |
446 |
| Index_C |
446 |
| Index_D |
447 |
| Index_E |
448 |
| Index_F |
448 |
| Index_G |
449 |
| Index_H |
449 |
| Index_I |
450 |
| Index_J |
450 |
| Index_K |
450 |
| Index_L |
450 |
| Index_M |
451 |
| Index_N |
452 |
| Index_O |
452 |
| Index_P |
452 |
| Index_R |
453 |
| Index_S |
454 |
| Index_T |
455 |
| Index_U |
456 |
| Index_V |
456 |
