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Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual M Wheels and T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 Genera[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsi[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Co[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 12 . B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 12 . D. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 33 (If Equipped). E. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 ‑ 1 . USB Port (Inside IP Storage). See Auxiliary Devices[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Remote V ehicle Start Starting the V ehicle With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash. When the veh[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Press and hold the liftgate button & on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . . Press the liftgate button on the center console. . Press the touchpad switch on the[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Move the lever (B) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (C) to adjust the seatback. See Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 ‑ 7 for more information. P[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner , and both outside mirrors. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 17 for more information. Not all vehicles will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2. Press and hol[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat and push the seatback forward to fold. See Third Row Seats on page 3 ‑ 13 for more information. Heated and V entilated Seats [...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 16 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 19 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 ‑ 25 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for C[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror . 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror . 3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror . Folding Mirrors T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear se[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. O : T urns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO : Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual ope[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief Windshield W asher J : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/W asher The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wip[...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Auto Operation) C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F . Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side T emperature Control H. Display I. Power (On/Off) J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Cond[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Cha[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio F A V button. Press F A V to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stat[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPod ® , laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the au[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control T : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET – : Press to set the speed and activate cruise [...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief Power Outlets The vehicle has three 12 ‐ volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below the climate controls. . At the rear of the cente[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to th[...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief 3. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the set/reset button until “ 100% ” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: P[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get t[...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen V ehicle Assistance, V ehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, T urn ‐ by ‐ T urn Navigation, and Hands ‐ Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services a[...]

Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a T alk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 ‑ 2 for more information. On some vehicles, the T alk button can be used to dial numbers into voi[...]

Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. [...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Rep[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door . If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking l[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program transmitters to this vehicle. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if t[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increased range of operation. However , the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter , se[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 Extending Engine Run Time T o extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “ DELA Y DOOR LOCK ” under V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 47 . Automatic Door Locks V[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust con[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used. { W ARNING Y ou or others could be injured if caught in t[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually . If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress,[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Manual Operation of Power Liftgate T o change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the center console to the OFF position. A message displays, POWER LIFTGA TE OFF , to indicate that the liftgate is manual operation mode. See Driver Informa[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows When the door is closed, the security light stops flashing and stays on solid for approximately 30 seconds. The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off. If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm is not activat[...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has P ASS-Key ® III+ (Pers[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows T o program the new additional key: 1. V erify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine does not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, tu[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror . 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror . 3. Press (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror . F[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. Fold and unfold the mirrors[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. T o avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the center for daytime use. V ehi[...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, o[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The power windows work with the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY , ON/RUN or when Retained [...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The window lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the driver door armrest. This feature prevents the rear windows from being operated, except from the driver position. Press the switch to turn the loc[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time while the vehicle is not in use. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the tracks that could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise or plug the water drainage system. Periodically [...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal i[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 2. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle's second ‐ row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's third ‐ row sea[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat to unlock it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the handle. 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Move the lever (B) up or down to rais[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Memory Seat and Mirrors On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatba[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. T ry recalling the memory posi[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Power Lumbar If available, press and hold the front or rear of control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when [...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the dri[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks T o a[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the hig[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Entering and Exiting the Third Row { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pul[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Seating Position T o return the second row seat to its normal seating position: 1. Remove objects on the floor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor . 2. Pull the seatback rearward until it is locked in place.[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap (B) and push down on the seatback. The head restraint will fold down automatically . T o return the seatback to the seating position, lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks int[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat. 4. Push the seatback forward to lay flat. Returning the Seat to the Seating Position T o return the seatback to the seating position: 1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright p[...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Removing the Third Row Seats T o remove a third row seat: 1. Remove the cargo management system, if available and installed. See Cargo Management System on page 4 ‑ 3 . 2. Remove anything on or under the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety bel[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenge[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance,[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so yo[...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know . S[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body . Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loos[...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on th[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause [...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasin[...]

Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it. Lap-Shoulder Belt All[...]

Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull up [...]

Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the [...]

Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly . They can help tighten the safety belts during the early s[...]

Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 T o access the comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. Third Row Center Position Pull the comfort guide out of its storage location and then return[...]

Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best a[...]

Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy . The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is mo[...]

Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Replacing Saf[...]

Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger [...]

Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if you were[...]

Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags [...]

Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , passengers behind the driver and right front passenger , and the third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { W ARNING If so[...]

Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the air[...]

Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, [...]

Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejec[...]

Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel syste[...]

Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico The words ON[...]

Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or kille[...]

Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person ’ s seating posture and body build. Everyone in th[...]

Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the followin[...]

Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness [...]

Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front e[...]

Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Q: Because I have a disability , I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T wo of t[...]

Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. T o[...]

Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the k[...]

Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one pers[...]

Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in [...]

Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It i[...]

Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear[...]

Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A boos[...]

Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 57 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instr[...]

Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or k[...]

Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier . The LA TCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attach[...]

Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to red[...]

Black plate (59,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Second Row — 60/40 Bench i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Third Row i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. T o assist you in locating[...]

Black plate (60,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints T o assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover , if equipped, or near the anchor . The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback for each seating position in the second row . Sec[...]

Black plate (61,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Third Row The third row has one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the center seatback. This anchor should be used for the center seating position only . Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor . Do not secure a child restr[...]

Black plate (62,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-62 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o red[...]

Black plate (63,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-63 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the to[...]

Black plate (64,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-64 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single teth[...]

Black plate (65,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lowe[...]

Black plate (66,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-66 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the shoulder belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder p[...]

Black plate (67,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-67 Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 55 . In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system [...]

Black plate (68,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-68 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law req[...]

Black plate (69,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-69 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful t[...]

Black plate (70,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 3-70 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 Floor Console [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage Pull up on the lever , located on the front of the center console armrest, to slide it forward and backward. T o open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional storage under the armrest. Move t[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-3 { W ARNING Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Notice: Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward to help prevent damage to the consoles. Add[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 4-4 Storage T o remove the cargo management cover: 1. Open the cover . It remains open when lifted. 2. Pull the cover up making sure to unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover . { W ARNING An improperly latched and closed cargo cover , or cargo cover left in the open position, could[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-5 Roof Rack System { W ARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, an[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 4-6 Storage 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-5 Rear Window Wiper/W asher . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-43 Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Service V ehicle Messages . . . 5-43 T ire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 T o select preset or favorite radio stations: . Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. T o select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous track. T o select [...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls T o navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Go to the Music Navigator by first touching the center touch screen folder button in the main audio page. 2. While in Music Navigator , select the folder/artist/genre/ca[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T urn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn the band to 8 and then release. Several wipes, [...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/W asher The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y (W ash): Press to spray washer f[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle head[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls T o calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “ Compass V ariance (Zone) Procedure ” e[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 T o change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press G and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H [...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 ‑ 56 . Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by [...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly , if the following are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. . Other equipment requiring an extremely stabl[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant od[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gauge will read approximately 100 °C (210°F) or less. If the gauge pointer is near 125 °C (260°F), the engine is too [...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster . When the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten the [...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light turns off. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes o[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, hel[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 T o prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, wh[...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light may also come on due to low brake fluid. See Brakes on page 10 ‑ 24 for more information. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake doe[...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes. If the regular b[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more o[...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls Security Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. For more information, see Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 13 . High-Beam On Light The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low[...]

Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a s[...]

Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls T (V ehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this feature, units, tire pressure readings on vehicles with this feature, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature. 3 (T rip/F[...]

Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 UNITS Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between Metric or English units of measurement. Once in this display , press the set/reset button to select between METRIC or ENGLISH units. All of the vehi[...]

Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls TRIP A and TRIP B Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for each trip odometer . Both trip odometers can be used at the sam[...]

Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 A VG (Average) ECONOMY Press the trip/fuel button until A VG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recor[...]

Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem loc[...]

Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 T o use the retroactive reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least four seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was movin[...]

Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls P ARK ASSIST T o access this display , the vehicle must be in P (Park). If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, press the trip odometer reset stem until P ARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to be turned on o[...]

Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view . F[...]

Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come on the instrument panel when activated and also appear on the HUD: . T urn Signal Indicators . High-Beam Indicator Symbol The HUD temporarily displays CHECK GAGES and ICE POSSIBLE when these messages are on the DIC trip[...]

Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 ? (Page) : Press this button to select the display formats. Release the page button when the format number with the desired display is shown on the HUD. The three formats are as follows: English Metric Format One: This display gives the speedometer readin[...]

Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls All formats will show the turn-by-turn navigation information and provide details about the next driving maneuver to be made. When you near your destination, the HUD will display a distance bar that will fill in the closer you get to your destination. All[...]

Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 V ehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . Some messages m[...]

Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 20 . If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and[...]

Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 P ASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if t[...]

Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not incre[...]

Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 19 for further [...]

Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mile). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Object Detection System Messages P ARK ASST (Assist) BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If you[...]

Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . See your dealer for service. See Stabili[...]

Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when a problem is detected with the power steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier , but you will still be able to[...]

Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire P[...]

Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperatu[...]

Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Y our vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the[...]

Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls DISPLA Y LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . Press the customization button until the DISPLA Y LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings [...]

Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 9 for more in[...]

Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedba[...]

Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customization button until DELA Y DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no[...]

Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 for more information. NO CHANGE : No change will be made [...]

Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 EASY EXIT SEA T If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Delayed Locking on page 2 ‑ 8 for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEA T appears on t[...]

Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls REMOTE ST ART If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . See Remote Vehicle Sta[...]

Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: . The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). . The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. . [...]

Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door , park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. It is r[...]

Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been[...]

Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 Instruments and Controls 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door , for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second t[...]

Black plate (59,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Universal Remote System Operation Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote Buttons All pro[...]

Black plate (60,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 5-60 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . T aillamps . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low ‐ beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high ‐ beams. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlam[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it the[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clo[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if the vehicle has one. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open [...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Delayed Exit Lighting Delayed exit lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination activates and remains on until o[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power , whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally , these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective actio[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 . The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP , the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See [...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Radio with CD, DVD, and USB The vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. Radios with CD, DVD, and USB Radios with CD, DVD, and USB have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under , “ Adjusti[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System Playing the Radio O (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. For vehicles with a Rear Entertainment System (RSE), press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and RSE system and to st[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 T o activate SCV : 1. Set the radio volume. 2. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the radio display . 4. Press the softkey under the Speed Compensated V olume setting (OFF , [...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/F ADE (Balance/Fade): T o adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press f until the speaker control tabs display . 2. Continue pressing f to highlight the tab, or press the softkey under the tab. 3. T o adjust the highlighted set[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information [...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations. T o store a station as a favorite: 1. T une to the desired radio station. 2. Press F A V to display the page to store the station. 3. Press and hold one of t[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection displays. f (T une): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. T o scan stations, press and hold © or ¨ until a be[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. T o remove an undesired category , perform the following: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CA T tab. 3. T urn f to display the category to be removed[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 T o setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the softkey below the F A V 1-6 tab. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers. 4. Press F A V , or[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www .xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other . For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day , and then red[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. On[...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 Care of CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality , the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully . Store CD-R(s) or CD[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother , the CD should play . . The CD is dirty , scratched, wet, or upsi[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 f (T une): Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing. © SEEK ¨ : Press © to go to the start of the current track if the track has played more than five seconds. If the track has played less than five seconds the previous track will play . Pr[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality , the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully . Store CD-R[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack. Press O to turn the radio on. The radio can be he[...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother , the CD should play . . The CD is dirty , scratched, wet, or upsi[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD at five times the normal speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. T o stop fast reversing, press again. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information o[...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. r (Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu. y (Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the softkeys under the navigation[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a Disc T o play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player might not accept some paper labeled media. The player starts loading the disc into the system and shows “ Loading Disc ” on the radio di[...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System DVD Error Messages Player Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged. Disc Region Error: This message d[...]

Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . F A T16 . F[...]

Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. T rack names lon[...]

Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-27 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display . Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins [...]

Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-28 Infotainment System T o connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod ’ s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “ OK to disconnect ” [...]

Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-29 j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. Back: Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the ro[...]

Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-30 Infotainment System T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Third softkey , 5% through the list each time t[...]

Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-31 The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressed audio is played before MP3/WMA files. Press the CA T (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files. CD ‐ R or CD ‐ RW Supported File[...]

Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-32 Infotainment System The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT . When the disc contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders,[...]

Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-33 Playing an MP3/WMA File From a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD (tracks only). f (T une): Turn to select MP3/WMA f[...]

Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-34 Infotainment System alphabetical order . Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays. T o change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab. 2. Press one of the softkeys below the album tab f[...]

Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-35 Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio ’ s display . f (T une): Turn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to t[...]

Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-36 Infotainment System 4. T urn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder . 5. Press f to select the file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softk[...]

Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-37 Repeat Functionality T o use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat T rack. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used. This [...]

Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-38 Infotainment System Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 for more information on driver distraction. T o use an auxiliary input device, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's fro[...]

Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-39 Using the USB Port For vehicles with a USB port, the connector is located in the instrument panel storage area. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 ‑ 1 for more information. Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod ® using the r[...]

Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-40 Infotainment System Before Driving The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only . The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might or might not work until the temperature is[...]

Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-41 The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections. These headphones are used to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, [...]

Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-42 Infotainment System Battery Replacement T o change the batteries on the headphones: 1. T urn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are inst[...]

Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-43 How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu by using the remote control. T o change a setting: 1. Press z . 2. Use n , q ,[...]

Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-44 Infotainment System The infrared receivers for the wireless headphones and the remote control are located at the rear of the overhead console. Notice: A void directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur . See “ Cleaning the Video Screen ” later in this section for [...]

Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-45 z (Display Menu): Press to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. q (Return): Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the display menu or [...]

Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-46 Infotainment System (Clear): Press within three seconds after entering a numeric selection, to clear all numerical inputs. } 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine. Press this button before entering the number . If the remote contr[...]

Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-47 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player , and pushing Play , sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning. If the stop button was pressed one time, the DVD player resumes p[...]

Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-48 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices i[...]

Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-49 P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. V olume: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. SRCE (Source): Press to select between the rad[...]

Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-50 Infotainment System Rear Audio Controller (RAC) The vehicle may have the Rear Audio Controller (RAC). Certain radio functions can be controlled with RAC. x w (Next/Previous): Press the down or up arrows to go to the next or to the previous radio station stored as a favorite. When[...]

Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-51 . Review the controls and operation of the infotainment and navigation system. . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “ Pairing ” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing ca[...]

Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-52 Infotainment System Audio System When using the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume lev[...]

Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-53 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair . For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. 5. Locate the device named “ Y our V ehicle ” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on th[...]

Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-54 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers.[...]

Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-55 T o delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “ List ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. S[...]

Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-56 Infotainment System Using the “ Re ‐ dial ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio s[...]

Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-57 Ending a Call Press c x to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . T o mute a call, press b g , and then say “ Mute call. ” . T o cancel mu[...]

Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 7-58 Infotainment System Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Numbe[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Rear Cl[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Air Delivery Mode Control: T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. By positioning the right knob bet[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 For quicker cool down on hot days: 1. Open the windows to let hot air escape. 2. Select H mode. 3. Select # . 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. 6. Close the windows after the hot air has escaped. 7. Once the vehicle's interior[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the mirror when < is pressed. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window . If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting. The outside temperature is displayed on the instrument panel cluster . O (On/Off): Press[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls T emperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off since outside air still enters the vehicle, unless the r[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window , and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system uses outside air . - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to [...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on when recirc[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-9 Sensors The solar sensor , located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly . The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the righ[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of the center console. The system can also be contr[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. T emperature Control For vehicles with the rear climate control system, the controls are located on the rear of the center console. Press the REAR butt[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-12 Climate Controls N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the direction of the airflow . Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display . H (V ent): Air is directed through the overhead outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the r[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-13 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. T o find out what type of replacement filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 1[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 8-14 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 16 . { W ARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicy[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person'[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when [...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. The[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water . { W AR[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature c[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) that they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cu[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 ‑[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Movi[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. T urn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as p[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Tire and Loading Information Label Example Label A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post ([...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity [...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,00[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights fo[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 W ARNING (Continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it w[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could c[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center . If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY . If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. ACC (ACC/ACCESSOR Y): This is the positi[...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating T o prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by re[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 { W ARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Y ou could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 1 10-volt AC o[...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF . 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the ve[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Shifting Out of Park The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and . Prevent m[...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking gar[...]

Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If yo[...]

Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating Y ou must fully apply the regular brake first and then press the shift lever button before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever , then push the shift lever all the wa[...]

Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 This is normal and is due to the torque converter designed to improve fuel economy and performance. Use the brake to hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use the accelerator pedal. L (Low): This position gives you access to gear ranges. This provides more engi[...]

Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating T ow/Haul Mode _ (T ow/Haul): The vehicle may have a T ow/Haul mode. The button is located on the instrument panel under the climate controls. Push the button to activate the system. Push it again to deactivate the system. Y ou can use this feature to assist[...]

Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A momentary mot[...]

Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 20 . Notice: Driving with the[...]

Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Ride Control Systems StabiliT rak ® System The vehicle has the StabiliTrak system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. When you fir[...]

Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating When the traction control system is turned off, the appropriate TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will be displayed on the DIC. The vehicle will still have brake-traction control when traction control is off, but will not be able to use the engine speed managemen[...]

Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 If cruise control is being used when the system activates, the StabiliT rak light will flash and cruise control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow . See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 33 . StabiliT rak may [...]

Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when crui[...]

Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is [...]

Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The i[...]

Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . Detect objects that are outside the camera&apo[...]

Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating T urning the Rear Vision Camera System Off or On T o turn off the rear vision camera system, press and hold z , located on the inside rearview mirror , until the left indicator light turns off. The rear vision camera display is now disabled. T o turn the rea[...]

Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. . Shifting in to P (Park). . Reach a vehicle speed of 5 m[...]

Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer . Rear Vi[...]

Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ T urning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . The sun[...]

Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the[...]

Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 California Fuel Requirements If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adoptin[...]

Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier . However , E85 (85% ethanol) and oth[...]

Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. T o open the fuel door , push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a[...]

Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o hel[...]

Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 87 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 87 . Driving Characteristics and T o[...]

Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating Pulling a T railer Here are some important points: . There are many laws, including speed limit restrictions that apply to trailering. Check for legal requirements. . Consider using sway control. See T owing Equipment on page 9 ‑ 54 . . Do not tow a traile[...]

Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 T owing with a Stability Control System When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer , which mainly occurs during cornering. This is normal when towing heavier tra[...]

Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing More passing distance is needed when towin[...]

Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to[...]

Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fl[...]

Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 V ehicle Maximum T railer Weight *GCWR Front ‐ Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front ‐ Wheel Drive, V92 T railer T owing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,250 lbs (4 649 kg) All ‐ Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) Al[...]

Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 ‐ 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if t[...]

Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A. Body-to-Ground Distance B. Front of V ehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to[...]

Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating *The fuse for this circuit is installed in the underhood electrical center , but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center . If the back-up lamp circuit is not functional, contact your dealer . If a re[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 T ire Rotation . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some comp[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non ‐ GM certified parts, including control module modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts. GM Accesso[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 T o order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 ‑ 15 . This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 3 ‑ 45 . Keep a record with a[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . C. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 83 . D. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 33 . E.[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper [...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the dexos specification, however , may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances. Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W ‐ 30, 10W ‐ 40,[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are n[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. Y our de[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. Change the fluid at the [...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 2. Disconnect the cover fitting from the ventilation tube (A). 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the sensor (B). A. Clamp B. Screws C. Housing Cover D. Filter E. Base 4. Loosen the outlet duct clamp (A). 5. Loosen the six housing cover (C) screws (B).[...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up eve[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain [...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coo[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Steam and scalding l[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels warm. Any time during this procedure, watch ou[...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have t[...]

Black plate (21,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day . S[...]

Black plate (22,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps p[...]

Black plate (23,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .[...]

Black plate (24,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when app[...]

Black plate (25,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the rese[...]

Black plate (26,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoi[...]

Black plate (27,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 83 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the bl[...]

Black plate (28,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the v[...]

Black plate (29,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should b[...]

Black plate (30,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash[...]

Black plate (31,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the liftgate trim. 2. T urn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the lift gate trim opening. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise [...]

Black plate (32,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to no[...]

Black plate (33,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. A[...]

Black plate (34,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage AFS Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power AUX V AC PUMP Auxiliary V acuum Pump A WD All-Wheel-Drive System BA TT 1 Battery 1 BA TT 2 Battery 2 BA TT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR LIGHTER Cigar Lighter ECM Engine Control Mod[...]

Black plate (35,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage RVC SNSR Regulated V oltage Control Sensor S/ROOF/ SUNSHADE Sunroof SERVICE Service Repair SP ARE Spare Stop Lamps (China Only) Stop Lamps (China Only) STRTR Starter TCM T ransmission Control Module TRANS T ransmission TRLR BCK/UP T railer Back ‐ up L[...]

Black plate (36,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care Fuse Side The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag AMP Amplifier BCK/ UP/STOP Back ‐ up Lamp/Stoplamp BCM Body Control Module CNSTR/ VENT Canister V ent CTSY Courtesy DR/LCK Door Locks DRL Daytim[...]

Black plate (37,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Relay Side Relays Usage L T/ PWR/SEA T Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT/ PWR/SEA T Passenger Side Power Seat Relay PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay PWR/ COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay L/GA TE Liftgate Relay LCK Power Lock Relay REAR/WSW Rear Window W asher Relay UNL[...]

Black plate (38,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W AR[...]

Black plate (39,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of l[...]

Black plate (40,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (B) T emporar[...]

Black plate (41,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 (F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only . (G) TPC Spec (Tire Per[...]

Black plate (42,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum[...]

Black plate (43,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the T ire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designa[...]

Black plate (44,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page[...]

Black plate (45,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 V ehicle Capacity Weight : The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . V ehicle Maximum Load on the Tire : Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory we[...]

Black plate (46,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry , and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . How you load the vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehi[...]

Black plate (47,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 Tire Pressure Monitor System The T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. E[...]

Black plate (48,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Tire Pressure Monitor O[...]

Black plate (49,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 51 , Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 52 and Tires on page 10 ‑ 38 . Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-a[...]

Black plate (50,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care . Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly . See Buying New Tires on page 10 ‑ 54 . . Operating electronic devices or being near[...]

Black plate (51,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 4. Start with the driver side front tire. 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor . A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel[...]

Black plate (52,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care Tire Rotation T ires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 . The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will ensure that the vehicle continues to perf[...]

Black plate (53,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts. Make sure the spare tire, if the vehi[...]

Black plate (54,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage T ires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry , clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging. This area should be free of grease, gasoline, or other substan[...]

Black plate (55,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four . This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep the vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new . Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance[...]

Black plate (56,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low ‐ pressure warning if non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires are installed on the vehicle. Non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires may give a low ‐ pressure warning that is higher or lower than the p[...]

Black plate (57,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the[...]

Black plate (58,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.[...]

Black plate (59,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However , check[...]

Black plate (60,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains[...]

Black plate (61,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout, especially if the tires are maintained properly . See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and[...]

Black plate (62,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put an automatic tran[...]

Black plate (63,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and [...]

Black plate (64,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gauge D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. T ire Sealant Canister F . Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read and follow t[...]

Black plate (65,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster . If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. [...]

Black plate (66,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor . 8. T urn the selector switch (A) counterclockwise to the Sealant + Air position. 9. Press the on/off button (B) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will in[...]

Black plate (67,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 14. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 15. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the power plug (H)[...]

Black plate (68,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from you[...]

Black plate (69,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5 ‑ 9 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter . If the vehicle only [...]

Black plate (70,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and Installat[...]

Black plate (71,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the tire sealant and compressor kit strap. 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its tray . T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing Removing T ools The tool[...]

Black plate (72,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in front of the rear bumper . See Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 82 for more information about the compact spare. A. Rear Convenience Center B. Lug Wrench C. Storage Compartment Cap D. [...]

Black plate (73,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 5. T ilt the retainer (F) and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire (E) from the cable. 6. T urn the wrench (B) clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire. Do not store a full ‐ size or a flat road tire under the vehic[...]

Black plate (74,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 61 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come o[...]

Black plate (75,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 Notice: If a jack is used to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly , the vehicle could be damaged. When raising the vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with the rear axle control arms. 5. Attach the lug wrench to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to[...]

Black plate (76,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehi[...]

Black plate (77,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing the Spare Tire { W AR[...]

Black plate (78,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care 3. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the compact spare tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. When the compact spare tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the va[...]

Black plate (79,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges (B). 6. Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side of the vehicle. 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure. 8. Make sure the metal tube is[...]

Black plate (80,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. T o replace the cover , line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed. Stor[...]

Black plate (81,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 All ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicle shown 2. T urn the lug wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 3. Attach the lug wrench to the jack and raise the jack at least 10 turns. 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the re[...]

Black plate (82,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care Have the hoist shaft assembly inspected as soon as you can. Y ou will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced. Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could resu[...]

Black plate (83,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 26 . If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it [...]

Black plate (84,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty . Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. T urn off the igni[...]

Black plate (85,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( − ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Con[...]

Black plate (86,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the[...]

Black plate (87,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier . Consult your[...]

Black plate (88,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing If the vehicle is front-wheel ‐ drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front. These vehicles may also be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly . See “ Dolly T owing ” later in this section. If the vehicle is all ‐ wheel ‐ drive, it c[...]

Black plate (89,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 Once the destination is reached: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 4. Disconnect the vehicle from the towing vehic[...]

Black plate (90,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly . 7. Release the parking brake. T owing the V ehicle From the Rear Notice: T owing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Never [...]

Black plate (91,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive po[...]

Black plate (92,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, keep it clean by washing it often. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight and use a car washing soap. Notice: Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as[...]

Black plate (93,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 Wheels and T rim — Aluminum or Chrome The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax [...]

Black plate (94,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle Care Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the[...]

Black plate (95,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Interior Care The interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery and cause damage to the carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces. Stains should be removed quickly as extreme heat could cause the[...]

Black plate (96,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-96 V ehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with rotating brushes in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain wate[...]

Black plate (97,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-97 Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters or spot removers, or shoe polish on leather . Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the leather and are not recommended. Do [...]

Black plate (98,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-98 V ehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Floor Mats { W [...]

Black plate (99,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-99 Button Retainer Floor mats with a button-type retainer . Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to unlock and remove. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the floor mat openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position[...]

Black plate (100,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 10-100 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 1 1 . Every Engine Oil Change . C[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, and liftgate hinges lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ?[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on [...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. [...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification [...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON ® -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear Drive Module) and T ransfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) SAE 75W ‐ 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Pa[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 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 Read[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrig[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine D Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and C a n a d a ) .................... 1 3 - 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Cu[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication at 1-800-263-3[...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediati[...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally , any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However [...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the letter should be addressed to: United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) T o contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday , 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. All e-m[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Online Owner Center GMC Owner Center (U.S.) www.gmcownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more. . Storage for online service and maintena[...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicl[...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . T owing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public roa[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maxi[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish th[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information Insuring The V ehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforde d by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide red[...]

Black plate (15,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed the[...]

Black plate (16,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Man[...]

Black plate (17,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer , or General Motors. T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or wri[...]

Black plate (18,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and tra[...]

Black plate (19,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-19 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's [...]

Black plate (20,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 13-20 Customer Information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS ‐ 210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following t[...]

Black plate (1,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 Adjustments Lumbar , Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Cleaner/Filter , Engin[...]

Black plate (2,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25, 5-30 Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Highway Hyp[...]

Black plate (5,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 F Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Filter , Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Flashers, Hazard W arning . . . . . . 6-3 Flat T ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX H Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Hazard W arning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-3 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Head Up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Headlamps Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Bulb Replac[...]

Black plate (7,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 L Labeling, T ire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-39 Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 [...]

Black plate (8,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-10 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-7 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 1-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18 Manual Mode . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (9,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Engine O[...]

Black plate (10,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-19 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-[...]

Black plate (11,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Rotation, T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Running the V ehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Spare T ire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 StabiliT rak[...]

Black plate (13,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-13 T ires (cont.) Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63 Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (14,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 201 1 i-14 INDEX V ehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-70 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 V ehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V entilation, Air . . . . . . . .[...]