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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

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