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Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 433. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Your vehicle may have HID headlamps. After your vehicle's HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal. Halogen Bulbs High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. {CAUTION: The high beam and low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician service them. 432

Section	Page
2007 GMC Acadia BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	10
Power Seats	10
Manual Lumbar	11
Power Lumbar	12
Heated Seats	12
Memory Seat and Mirrors	13
Reclining Seatbacks	15
Head Restraints	17
Rear Seats	18
Rear Seat Operation	18
Third Row Seats	21
Safety Belts	24
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	24
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	29
Driver Position	30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	39
Right Front Passenger Position	39
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	43
Safety Belt Pretensioners	47
Safety Belt Extender	47
Child Restraints	48
Older Children	48
Infants and Young Children	51
Child Restraint Systems	55
Where to Put the Restraint	60
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	72
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	81
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	83
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	84
Passenger Sensing System	85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	91
Restraint System Check	92
Checking the Restraint Systems	92
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	93
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	100
Doors and Locks	106
Door Locks	106
Power Door Locks	107
Delayed Locking	107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	107
Rear Door Security Locks	108
Lockout Protection	108
Liftgate	109
Power Liftgate	110
Windows	114
Power Windows	115
Sun Visors	117
Theft-Deterrent Systems	118
Content Theft-Deterrent	118
PASS-Key® III+	120
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	121
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	123
New Vehicle Break-In	123
Ignition Positions	124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	125
Starting the Engine	126
Engine Coolant Heater	127
Automatic Transmission Operation	129
Tow/Haul Mode	133
Parking Brake	134
Shifting Into Park (P)	135
Shifting Out of Park (P)	137
Parking Over Things That Burn	137
Engine Exhaust	138
Running the Engine While Parked	139
Mirrors	140
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	140
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	140
Outside Power Mirrors	142
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	143
Outside Convex Mirror	144
Outside Heated Mirrors	145
OnStar® System	145
Universal Home Remote System	149
System Identification	149
Universal Home Remote System	150
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	150
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	154
Storage Areas	161
Glove Box	161
Cupholder(s)	161
Instrument Panel Storage Area	161
Center Console Storage Area	161
Floor Mats	162
Luggage Carrier	162
Rear Seat Armrest	163
Convenience Net	163
Cargo Cover	163
Cargo Tie Downs	163
Cargo Management System	164
Sunroof	164
Instrument Panel	167
Instrument Panel Overview	170
Hazard Warning Flashers	172
Other Warning Devices	173
Horn	173
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	173
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	174
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	176
Flash-to-Pass	176
Windshield Wipers	176
Windshield Washer	177
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	179
Cruise Control	180
Exterior Lamps	183
Delayed Headlamps	184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	185
Fog Lamps	186
Instrument Panel Brightness	186
Courtesy Lamps	186
Entry Lighting	187
Delayed Entry Lighting	187
Delayed Exit Lighting	188
Parade Dimming	188
Reading Lamps	188
Electric Power Management	188
Battery Run-Down Protection	189
Head-Up Display (HUD)	190
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	194
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	197
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current	198
Climate Controls	199
Climate Control System	199
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	203
Outlet Adjustment	210
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	211
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	212
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	214
Instrument Panel Cluster	215
Speedometer and Odometer	216
Tachometer	216
Safety Belt Reminder Light	216
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	217
Airbag Readiness Light	217
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	218
Charging System Light	220
Voltmeter Gage	221
Brake System Warning Light	222
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	223
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	224
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	224
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	225
Tire Pressure Light	225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	226
Oil Pressure Light	229
Security Light	229
Fog Lamp Light	230
Cruise Control Light	230
Highbeam On Light	230
Tow/Haul Mode Light	230
Fuel Gage	231
Driver Information Center (DIC)	232
DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons)	233
DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)	239
DIC Warnings and Messages	244
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)	255
Audio System(s)	264
Setting the Time	266
Radio with CD	268
Radio with CD and DVD	278
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)	295
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	301
XM Radio Messages	309
Navigation/Radio System	311
Rear Seat Entertainment System	311
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	322
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)	324
Theft-Deterrent Feature	325
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	325
Radio Reception	326
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	328
Care of the CD and DVD Player	328
Multi-Band Antenna	328
Driving Your Vehicle	329
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	330
Defensive Driving	330
Drunken Driving	331
Control of a Vehicle	334
Braking	334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	335
Braking in Emergencies	336
StabiliTrak® System	337
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	339
Steering	340
Off-Road Recovery	342
Passing	342
Loss of Control	344
Driving at Night	346
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	347
City Driving	350
Freeway Driving	351
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	352
Highway Hypnosis	353
Hill and Mountain Roads	354
Winter Driving	356
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	360
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	361
Loading Your Vehicle	361
Towing	367
Towing Your Vehicle	367
Recreational Vehicle Towing	367
Towing a Trailer	371
Service and Appearance Care	383
Service	385
Accessories and Modifications	385
California Proposition 65 Warning	386
Doing Your Own Service Work	386
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	387
Fuel	387
Gasoline Octane	388
Gasoline Specifications	388
California Fuel	388
Additives	389
Fuels in Foreign Countries	390
Filling the Tank	390
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	393
Checking Things Under the Hood	394
Hood Release	395
Engine Compartment Overview	396
Engine Oil	397
Engine Oil Life System	400
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	402
Automatic Transmission Fluid	404
Engine Coolant	406
Radiator Pressure Cap	410
Engine Overheating	410
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	412
Cooling System	413
Power Steering Fluid	419
Windshield Washer Fluid	420
Brakes	421
Battery	424
Jump Starting	425
All-Wheel Drive	430
Headlamp Aiming	431
Bulb Replacement	432
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	432
Halogen Bulbs	432
License Plate Lamp	433
Replacement Bulbs	433
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	434
Tires	435
Tire Sidewall Labeling	436
Tire Terminology and Definitions	439
Inflation - Tire Pressure	442
Tire Pressure Monitor System	444
Tire Inspection and Rotation	448
When It Is Time for New Tires	450
Buying New Tires	450
Different Size Tires and Wheels	452
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	453
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	454
Wheel Replacement	454
Tire Chains	456
If a Tire Goes Flat	457
Changing a Flat Tire	458
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	459
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	463
Secondary Latch System	468
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	472
Compact Spare Tire	477
Appearance Care	478
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	478
Fabric/Carpet	480
Leather	481
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	481
Care of Safety Belts	482
Weatherstrips	482
Washing Your Vehicle	482
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	483
Finish Care	483
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	484
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	484
Tires	485
Sheet Metal Damage	486
Finish Damage	486
Underbody Maintenance	486
Chemical Paint Spotting	486
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	487
Vehicle Identification	488
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	488
Service Parts Identification Label	488
Electrical System	489
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	489
Add-On Electrical Equipment	489
Windshield Wiper Fuses	490
Power Windows and Other Power Options	490
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	490
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	490
Underhood Fuse Block	493
Capacities and Specifications	497
Maintenance Schedule	499
Maintenance Schedule	500
Introduction	500
Maintenance Requirements	500
Your Vehicle and the Environment	500
Using the Maintenance Schedule	501
Scheduled Maintenance	502
Additional Required Services	504
Maintenance Footnotes	506
Owner Checks and Services	507
At Each Fuel Fill	508
At Least Once a Month	508
At Least Once a Year	509
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	511
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	512
Engine Drive Belt Routing	513
Maintenance Record	514
Customer Assistance Information	517
Customer Assistance and Information	518
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	518
Online Owner Center	521
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	522
Customer Assistance Offices	522
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	523
Roadside Assistance Program	524
Courtesy Transportation	527
Collision Damage Repair	530
Reporting Safety Defects	533
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	533
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	534
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	534
Service Publications Ordering Information	534
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	536
Event Data Recorders	537
OnStar	538
Navigation System	538
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	538

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