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11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed

Section	Page
2011 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	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	13
Second Row Seats	14
Third Row Seats	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
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	24
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	25
Navigation System	25
Storage Compartments	25
Power Outlets	26
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	26
StabiliTrak® System	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	27
Engine Oil Life System	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	28
Roadside Assistance Program	28
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	35
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	40
Delayed Locking	40
Automatic Door Locks	41
Lockout Protection	41
Safety Locks	41
Doors	42
Liftgate	42
Vehicle Security	45
Anti-Theft Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	49
Folding Mirrors	49
Heated Mirrors	50
Automatic Dimming Mirror	50
Park Tilt Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	51
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	51
Windows	52
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	54
Roof	54
Sunroof	54
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	59
Seat Adjustment	59
Power Seat Adjustment	60
Lumbar Adjustment	62
Reclining Seatbacks	63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	65
Rear Seats	66
Third Row Seats	69
Safety Belts	72
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	81
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	86
Safety Belt Extender	87
Safety System Check	87
Safety Belt Care	88
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	88
Airbag System	89
Where Are the Airbags?	91
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	92
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	94
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	94
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	95
Passenger Sensing System	97
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	101
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	102
Airbag System Check	103
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	104
Child Restraints	104
Older Children	104
Infants and Young Children	107
Child Restraint Systems	109
Where to Put the Restraint	111
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	113
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	120
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	121
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)	123
Storage	127
Storage Compartments	127
Instrument Panel Storage	127
Glove Box	127
Cupholders	127
Armrest Storage	127
Center Console Storage	128
Floor Console Storage	128
Additional Storage Features	129
Cargo Cover	129
Cargo Tie Downs	129
Cargo Management System	129
Convenience Net	130
Roof Rack System	131
Instruments and Controls	133
Controls	134
Steering Wheel Adjustment	134
Steering Wheel Controls	134
Horn	136
Windshield Wiper/Washer	137
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	138
Compass	138
Clock	140
Power Outlets	141
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	143
Instrument Cluster	144
Speedometer	145
Odometer	145
Tachometer	145
Fuel Gauge	145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	146
Voltmeter Gauge	146
Safety Belt Reminders	147
Airbag Readiness Light	147
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	148
Charging System Light	149
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	150
Brake System Warning Light	152
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	153
Tow/Haul Mode Light	154
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	154
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	154
Tire Pressure Light	155
Engine Oil Pressure Light	155
Security Light	156
High-Beam On Light	156
Front Fog Lamp Light	156
Cruise Control Light	156
Information Displays	157
Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons)	157
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons)	162
Head-Up Display (HUD)	165
Vehicle Messages	169
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	169
Brake System Messages	170
Cruise Control Messages	170
Door Ajar Messages	170
Engine Cooling System Messages	171
Engine Oil Messages	172
Engine Power Messages	173
Fuel System Messages	173
Key and Lock Messages	173
Lamp Messages	173
Object Detection System Messages	174
Ride Control System Messages	174
Airbag System Messages	175
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	175
Service Vehicle Messages	175
Tire Messages	176
Transmission Messages	177
Vehicle Reminder Messages	178
Vehicle Speed Messages	178
Washer Fluid Messages	178
Vehicle Personalization	179
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	179
Universal Remote System	187
Universal Remote System Programming	187
Universal Remote System Operation	191
Lighting	193
Exterior Lighting	193
Exterior Lamp Controls	193
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	194
Flash-to-Pass	195
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	195
Hazard Warning Flashers	195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	196
Fog Lamps	196
Interior Lighting	197
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	197
Courtesy Lamps	197
Dome Lamps	197
Reading Lamps	197
Lighting Features	198
Entry Lighting	198
Delayed Entry Lighting	198
Delayed Exit Lighting	199
Parade Dimming	199
Battery Load Management	199
Battery Power Protection	200
Infotainment System	201
Introduction	201
Infotainment	201
Theft-Deterrent Feature	202
Operation	202
Radio	207
AM-FM Radio	207
Satellite Radio	208
Radio Reception	212
Multi-Band Antenna	213
Audio Players	214
CD Player	214
CD/DVD Player	216
MP3 (Radios with CD/USB)	224
MP3 (Radios with CD/DVD)	230
Auxiliary Devices	237
Rear Seat Infotainment	239
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	239
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	248
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)	250
Phone	250
Bluetooth	250
Climate Controls	259
Climate Control Systems	259
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	262
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	268
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	269
Air Vents	270
Maintenance	271
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	271
Driving and Operating	273
Driving Information	274
Defensive Driving	274
Drunk Driving	274
Control of a Vehicle	275
Braking	275
Steering	276
Off-Road Recovery	277
Loss of Control	278
Driving on Wet Roads	279
Highway Hypnosis	280
Hill and Mountain Roads	280
Winter Driving	281
If the Vehicle is Stuck	283
Vehicle Load Limits	284
Starting and Operating	289
New Vehicle Break-In	289
Ignition Positions	290
Starting the Engine	291
Engine Heater	292
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	293
Shifting Into Park	293
Shifting Out of Park	295
Parking Over Things That Burn	295
Engine Exhaust	296
Running the Vehicle While Parked	296
Automatic Transmission	297
Manual Mode	299
Tow/Haul Mode	300
Drive Systems	300
All-Wheel Drive	300
Brakes	301
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	301
Parking Brake	302
Brake Assist	302
Ride Control Systems	303
StabiliTrak® System	303
Cruise Control	305
Object Detection Systems	307
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	307
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	309
Fuel	314
Recommended Fuel	314
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	314
California Fuel Requirements	315
Fuels in Foreign Countries	315
Fuel Additives	315
Filling the Tank	316
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	318
Towing	318
General Towing Information	318
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	319
Trailer Towing	324
Towing Equipment	326
Conversions and Add-Ons	328
Add-On Electrical Equipment	328
Vehicle Care	329
General Information	330
California Proposition 65 Warning	331
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	331
Accessories and Modifications	331
Vehicle Checks	332
Doing Your Own Service Work	332
Hood	333
Engine Compartment Overview	334
Engine Cover	335
Engine Oil	336
Engine Oil Life System	339
Automatic Transmission Fluid	341
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	341
Cooling System	343
Engine Coolant	343
Engine Overheating	347
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	350
Power Steering Fluid	350
Washer Fluid	351
Brakes	352
Brake Fluid	353
Battery	354
All-Wheel Drive	355
Starter Switch Check	355
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	356
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	356
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	356
Wiper Blade Replacement	357
Windshield Replacement	357
Headlamp Aiming	358
Bulb Replacement	358
Halogen Bulbs	358
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	358
License Plate Lamp	359
Replacement Bulbs	359
Electrical System	359
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	359
Electrical System Overload	360
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	360
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	361
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	363
Wheels and Tires	366
Tires	366
Tire Sidewall Labeling	367
Tire Designations	369
Tire Terminology and Definitions	370
Tire Pressure	373
Tire Pressure Monitor System	375
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	376
Tire Inspection	379
Tire Rotation	380
When It Is Time for New Tires	381
Buying New Tires	382
Different Size Tires and Wheels	384
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	385
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	387
Wheel Replacement	387
Tire Chains	388
If a Tire Goes Flat	389
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	391
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	398
Tire Changing	399
Secondary Latch System	408
Compact Spare Tire	410
Jump Starting	411
Towing	415
Towing the Vehicle	415
Recreational Vehicle Towing	415
Appearance Care	418
Exterior Care	418
Interior Care	423
Floor Mats	426
Service and Maintenance	429
General Information	429
Scheduled Maintenance	430
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	435
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	435
Maintenance Replacement Parts	437
Maintenance Records	438
Technical Data	441
Vehicle Identification	441
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	441
Service Parts Identification Label	441
Vehicle Data	442
Capacities and Specifications	442
Engine Drive Belt Routing	443
Customer Information	445
Customer Information	445
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	445
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	447
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	449
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	450
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	450
Online Owner Center	451
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	452
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	452
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	454
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	455
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	455
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	457
Service Publications Ordering Information	459
Reporting Safety Defects	460
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	460
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	461
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	461
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	462
Event Data Recorders	462
OnStar®	463
Navigation System	463
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	463
Radio Frequency Statement	464
Index	465
Index_A	465
Index_B	466
Index_C	466
Index_D	467
Index_E	468
Index_F	469
Index_G	469
Index_H	470
Index_I	470
Index_J	470
Index_K	470
Index_L	471
Index_M	472
Index_N	472
Index_O	473
Index_P	473
Index_R	474
Index_S	475
Index_T	476
Index_U	477
Index_V	477

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