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 |