2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M
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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-39 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Phone . 7-51 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-4 Trademarks and License Vehicle Features . 1-16 Roof Rack System . 4-5 Agreements . 7-59 Performance and Maintenance . 1-21 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Controls . 5-2 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Air Vents . 8-11 Windows . 2-1 Indicators . 5-10 Maintenance . 8-12 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Information Displays . 5-24 Doors . 2-10 Vehicle Messages . 5-35 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Vehicle Security. 2-13 Vehicle Personalization . 5-44 Driving Information . 9-2 Exterior Mirrors . 2-16 Universal Remote System . 5-52 Starting and Operating . 9-14 Interior Mirrors . 2-19 Engine Exhaust . 9-20 Windows . 2-20 Lighting . 6-1 Automatic Transmission . 9-22 Roof . 2-22 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Drive Systems . 9-25 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Brakes . 9-25 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-6 Ride Control Systems . 9-28 Head Restraints . 3-2 Cruise Control . 9-30 Front Seats . 3-3 Infotainment System . 7-1 Object Detection Systems . 9-32 Rear Seats . 3-9 Introduction . 7-1 Fuel . 9-38 Safety Belts . 3-14 Radio . 7-7 Towing. 9-42 Airbag System . 3-23 Audio Players . 7-14 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-51 Child Restraints . 3-37 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Technical Data . 12-1 General Information . 10-2 General Information . 11-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Maintenance Schedule . 11-2 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Headlamp Aiming . 10-27 Special Application Bulb Replacement . 10-27 Services . 11-8 Customer Information . 13-1 Electrical System . 10-29 Additional Maintenance Customer Information . 13-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-36 and Care . 11-9 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-17 Jump Starting . 10-73 Recommended Fluids, Vehicle Data Recording and Towing. 10-77 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Privacy. 13-19 Appearance Care . 10-81 Maintenance Records . 11-14 OnStar . 14-1 OnStar Overview. 14-1 OnStar Services . 14-2 OnStar Additional Information . 14-5 Index . i-1 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the substitute the name “General GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC P.O. Box 07130 DENALI are trademarks and/or wherever it appears in this manual. service marks of General Motors Detroit, MI 48207 LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Keep this manual in the vehicle for 1-800-551-4123 or licensors. quick reference. Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20906534 A First Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle g and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps Mirrors the Index. } # : Fog Lamps : Power : Airbag Readiness Light / 9 . : Fuel Gauge : Remote Vehicle Start : Air Conditioning > # + : Fuses : Safety Belt Reminders ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Changer _ : Tow/Haul Mode or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints M : Windshield Washer Fluid GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Mirror Adjustment . 1-11 Performance and Maintenance In Brief Steering Wheel StabiliTrak® System . 1-21 Adjustment . 1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Instrument Panel Interior Lighting . 1-12 Tire Sealant and Exterior Lighting . 1-13 Compressor Kit . 1-21 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Initial Drive Information Climate Controls . 1-14 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Transmission . 1-15 Economy . 1-22 Roadside Assistance Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Features System . 1-4 Program . 1-23 Radio(s) . 1-16 OnStar® . 1-23 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-17 Door Locks . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices . 1-17 Liftgate . 1-5 Bluetooth® . 1-17 Windows . 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-18 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Cruise Control . 1-18 Memory Features . 1-8 Navigation System . 1-19 Second Row Seats . 1-8 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-19 Third Row Seats . 1-9 Storage Compartments . 1-19 Heated and Ventilated Power Outlets . 1-20 Seats . 1-9 Sunroof . 1-20 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-10 Safety Belts . 1-10 Passenger Sensing System . 1-10 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑11. J. Data Link Connector (DLC) R. Hazard Warning Flashers on B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 6‑4. Indicator Lamp on page 5 17. page 5‑4. ‑ S. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. C. Instrument Cluster on K. Cruise Control on page 9‑30. T. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑11. L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑5. D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑2. Traction Control System (TCS) page 5‑31 (If Equipped). M. Horn on page 5‑4. Disable Button. See ® E. Instrument Panel Storage on N. Steering Wheel Controls on StabiliTrak System on page 9 28. page 4‑1. page 5‑2. ‑ USB Port (Inside IP Storage). O. Driver Information Center (DIC) Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑37 Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center page 9‑24. F. Infotainment on page 7‑1. (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on Power Liftgate Button Navigation/Radio System page 5‑24 or Driver Information (If Equipped). See Liftgate on (If Equipped). See the separate Center (DIC) (Without DIC page 2‑10. navigation manual. Buttons) on page 5‑29. U. Heated and Ventilated G. Exterior Lamp Controls on P. Dual Automatic Climate Control Front Seats on page 3‑8 page 6‑1. System on page 8‑4. (If Equipped). H. Hood Release. See Hood on Q. Console Shift Lever V. Passenger Airbag Status page 10‑5. (If Equipped). See “Console Indicator on page 5‑15 I. Instrument Panel Illumination Shift Lever” under Shifting Into (If Equipped). Control on page 6‑5. Park on page 9‑18. GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the L important features that may or may alarm. not be on your specific vehicle.