GMC ACADIA 2007 Get To Know Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Acadia. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to
ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described inthis booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4HeadUp Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SAFETY& SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2ndRow Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3rdRow Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Memory Seats and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dual Automatic Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System 14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Rear Audio Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Interior Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Windshield Wipers and Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Center Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Rear Convenience Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20115Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . .22
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control System . . . . . . . .22
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Instrument Panel
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J
K
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DRIVER INFORMATION
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A.Air Outlets
B.Turn Signal/Windshield
Wipers/Multifunction Lever
C.Instrument Panel Cluster
D.Driver Information Center Buttons
(if equipped)
E.Audio System/Navigation System
(if equipped)
F.Hazard Warning Flashers Button
G.Passenger Air Bag Status IndicatorH.Exterior Lamps Control
I.Instrument Panel Brightness
Control
J.Hood Release
K.Cruise Controls
L.Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel Lever
M.HornN.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
O.Climate Controls
P.Heated Seat Buttons (if equipped)
Q.Shift Lever
R.Traction Control Button
S.Tow/Haul Mode Button (if equipped)
T.Power Liftgate Button (if equipped)
U.Accessory Power Outlet
V.Glove Box
U
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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D
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L
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel cluster
includes these key features:
A.Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
B.Tachometer
C.Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light)
D.Tire Pressure Warning Light
E.Driver Information CenterF.Fuel Gauge
G.Speedometer
H.Security Light
I.Cruise Control Set Light
J.Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
K.StabiliTrak Warning Light
L.Voltmeter
Note:
The instrument panel cluster
is designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is important
toread your Owner Manual and
become familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.
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Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature customization, and vehicle
warning messages. The DIC messageswill be shown on the instrument panel
cluster display.
DIC Reset Stem
On vehicles with the base DIC, press
the reset stem located on the instrumentpanel cluster while the vehicle is
parked to display the Odometer, Trip
Odometers, Oil Life, Park Assist (if
equipped), Tire Pressure SystemProgramming, Units, and DisplayLanguage.
DIC Buttons (if equipped)
The uplevel DIC includes the following
buttons located below the radio on theinstrument panel:
(Set/Reset):Press this button to set
or reset DIC information while it is displayed or to acknowledge a warningmessage.
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(Customization):Press this button
to scroll through the following customization settings:
• Display Language
• Auto Door Lock
• Auto Door Unlock
• Remote Door Lock
• Remote Door Unlock
• Delay Door Lock
• Exit Lighting
• Approach Lighting
• Chime Volume
• Park Tilt Mirrors (if equipped)
• Easy Exit Seat (if equipped)
• Memory Seat Recall (if equipped)
•Remote Start (if equipped)
• Factory Settings
(Vehicle Information):Press this
button to display the following vehicleinformation:
•Oil Life
• Park Assist (if equipped)
•Units
•Tire Pressure
•Tire Pressure System Programming
• Remote Keyless Entry Programming
(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to
display the following trip and fuelinformation:
• Odometer
• Trip Odometers
Driver Information Center
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The HeadUp
Display (HUD)projects arange of vehicleinformation onthe windshield,reducing the need to look away from theroad. The information appears as an
image toward the front of the vehicle.
The information displayed by the HUDmay include the speedometer reading,RPM reading, transmission position,outside air temperature, highbeamheadlamps and turn signal indicators, abrief display of the current radio station
or CD track, and TurnbyTurnNavigation information (if equipped).
The following HUD controls are located
on the instrument panel to the right ofthe steering wheel:
(Off): To turn off the HUD image,
rotate the dimming knob fullycounterclockwise.
Brightness: Rotate the dimming knob
clockwise to brighten and counterclock
wise to dim the HUD image.
(Up) (Down):Press the up or
down arrow to adjust the position of theHUD image on the windshield. (It cannotbe adjusted sidetoside.)
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HeadUp Display (if equipped)
Customization Settings with DIC
Buttons
To customize features:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
2. Press the (Customization) button
to enter the Feature Settings menu.
3. Press the button to scroll through
the available customization features.
4. With the desired feature displayed,
press the (Set/Reset) button toaccess the settings.
5. Press the button to scroll through
the available settings.
6. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
7.Press the button to scroll to the
next available customization feature.
8. To exit the Feature Settings menu,
press the button until FEATURE
SETTINGS EXIT is displayed, and
then press the button; or press
the button or the button.
Warnings and Messages
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
warning messages (depending onoptional equipment) if a problem is
sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the
display, press the DIC reset stem or anyDIC button. Some urgent messages
cannot be cleared from the DIC display.
If you have a current OnStar subscrip
tion, and a warning message appears,you can press the blue OnStar buttonand speak to an OnStar Advisor. In
many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can
access certain diagnostic information
and can tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes
sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.
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If you change your seat position, you
may have to readjust the HUD image forproper viewing.
(Page):Press and hold this button to
change the display format. Release thebutton when the desired display isshown.
If the ignition is on and you cannot see
the HUD image, check to see whether:
• Something is covering the HUD lens
• The brightness is adjusted properly
• The HUD image is adjusted to the
proper height
• The windshield and HUD lens are
clean (do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the HUD lens)
• You are wearing polarized sunglass
es, which could make the imageharder to see
• A fuse is blown (see your Owner
Manual)
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
(Lock):Press this button to lock all
the doors. RKE feedback (light flashand/or horn chirp) can be programmedusing the Driver Information Center(DIC).
(Unlock):Press this button to unlock
the driver’s door. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock all remainingdoors. RKE feedback (light flash) can beprogrammed using the DIC.
(Power Liftgate)(if equipped):
Press and hold this button until the liftgate starts moving to open and close
the liftgate. The taillamps will flash and
a chime will sound when the liftgate ismoving.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release this button to locate
your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
flash and the horn will sound three
times.
Press and hold the button to activate the
panic alarm. The turn signal lamps willflash and the horn will sound for 30 sec
onds. Press the button again or turn theignition to On to cancel the panic alarm.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.Remote Keyless Entry
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter allowsyou to lock andunlock your vehicleand perform otherfunctions while up toapproximately 195feet away from thevehicle. RKE functions include:
(Remote Vehicle Start)(if
equipped): This feature can be used to
start the engine from outside the vehicle.
(See Remote Vehicle Start.)
OnStar®
The OnStar system provides invehicle
safety, security and phone services,available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. These services are easily
accessed through the three OnStarbuttons in your vehicle.
For more information about OnStar
features, refer to the OnStar Owner’s
Guide and enclosed audio CD located
inyour glove box.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
(if equipped)

To increase the amount of lumbar
support, ratchet up repeatedly the lever
located on the inboard side of the seat
back. To decrease support, ratchet the
lever down repeatedly.

Power Seat Adjustment (if equipped)

Use the horizontal control (A) on the
outboard side of the seat cushion to
move the seat forward/rearward and, on
the driver’s seat only, up/down as well
as raise/lower the front or rear of the
seat cushion.

Power Seatback Recline Adjustment
(if equipped)

Use the vertical control (B) on the
outboard side of the seat cushion to
recline/raise the seatback.

Power Lumbar Support Adjustment
(if equipped)

Use the control pad (C) on the outboard
side of the seat cushion to increase/
decrease lumbar support and to
raise/lower the height of the support.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Child Restraints (LATCH)

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH
anchors, and may have top tethers for
use with a LATCH compatible child
restraint. The LATCH anchors are
located in the 2ndrow outboard seating
positions. If your child restraint is not
compatible with the LATCH system, you
may still use it by installing the child
restraint with the safety belt system.
Choose a child seat that is appropriate
for the child’s age and size (weight
and height).

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Seat Adjustments
Manual Seat Height Adjustment

To raise the driver’s seat, ratchetup
repeatedlythe leverlocated on the front
outboard side of the seat cushion. To
lower the seat, ratchet the lever down
repeatedly .

Manual Seatback Recline Adjustment

Lift the lever located on the lower out
board side of the seatback and move
the seatback to the desired position;
then release the lever.

COMFORT

C
B
A
Power Seat controls

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Entering or Exiting the 3rdRow Seats
The 2ndrow
Smart Slideseats allowfor easyaccess to the3rdrow seats.
To enter orexit the 3rdrow seats:
1. Make sure nothing is on the 2ndrow
seat or the floor in front of the seat.
2. Before sliding the 60/40 split bench
seat, fold the center armrest into theupright position in the seatback.
3. Rotate the
release leverlocated on theupper outboardside of theseatbackforward.
4. Push the top of
the seatback
forward. The seat cushion will fold upautomatically and the entire seat willslide forward.
To return the 2ndrow seat to the seating
position:
1. Make sure nothing is on the floor
behind the 2ndrow seat.
2.Push the top of the seatback rear
ward until the seatback and floortracks lock.
3.Push down at the rear of the seat
cushion to lock it in place.
4. Pull on the seatback to be sure it is
locked in place.
Sliding the Seats
To slide the 2ndrow seats for more leg
room in the 2nd or 3rd row:
1. Make sure nothing is on the floor in
front or behind the 2ndrow seat.
2. Pull outward
on the handlelocated onthe outboardside of theseat cushionand slide theseat forward or rearward.
3.Release the handle.
4. Pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked in place.
Folding the Seatbacks
To fold the seatbacks forward to create
a flat load floor:
1.Pull outward on the handle located on
the outboard side of the seat cushionand slide the seat rearward.
2.Fold the armrest(s) into the upright
position.
3. Pull forward on the strap located on
the outboard side of the seatback andfold down the seatback.
To return the
seatbacks
upright, pull upthe seatbackand push itrearward until itlocks in place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
2ndRow Seats
Note: The 2nd and 3rdrow head
restraints are not height adjustable.
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3rdRow Seats
The 3rdrow 60/40 split bench seat
features folding seatbacks. Prior to folding a seatback, make sure all of theseatbelts are unbuckled, nothing is onthe 3rdrow seat, and the 2ndrow seatis not reclined.
Lift the lever (A) on the upperback out
board corner of the seatback until thehead restraint folds forward, and thenfold down the seatback.
To return the seatback to the upright
position, pull the seatback strap (B) from
the rear of the vehicle or lift up the seat
back from inside the vehicle. Pull on theseatback to make sure it is locked inplace. Lift up the head restraint to lock itin place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
The following heated front seat controls
are located on the center console infront of the shift lever:
(Heated Seat/Seatback):Press the
bottom button to turn on the heated seatcushion and seatback.
(Heated Seatback):Press the top
button to turn on the heated seatback.
Heated Seat Controls
(if equipped)
Memory settings can be programmed for
the position of the driver’s seat and outside mirrors. The memory buttons are
located on the driver’s door.
To save memory settings:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside
mirrors to the desired position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two
beeps sound.
Repeat these steps using button 2 for a
second driver.
To recall the memory settings, press
button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park.
The memory seat setting also can beprogrammed in the DIC to be recalledautomatically when using the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter.
Easy Exit Seat
With the vehicle in Park, press the
(Easy Exit Seat) button to recall the exit
position for the driver’s seat. The easy
exit seat setting also can be pro
grammed in the DIC to be recalled whenremoving the key from the ignition.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Memory Seats and Mirrors
(if equipped)
Continue to press the desired button to
cycle through the temperature settingsof High (three indicator lights), Medium(two indicator lights), Low (one indicator
light), and Off (no indicator lights).
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Dual Automatic Climate
Controls (if equipped)
The automatic climate control system
maintains the desired individual temper
ature for the driver and front seat passenger. The system adjusts the airflow
mode, fan speed, air conditioning andrecirculation functions to reach the settemperature(s) as quickly as possible.
Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the desired driver’s and front
passenger’s temperature using the
+ or – temperature buttons. Allowtime for the system to reach thedesired temperature.
Manual Operation
To operate the system manually, use the
following controls:
(On/Off):Press this button to turn
the system on or off.
Temperature Control:Press the + or –
temperature button(s) to raise or lowerthe temperature setting(s).
PASS (Passenger Temperature
Control): Press this button to turn the
passenger temperature setting on or off.
Until adjusted, the passenger tempera
ture will be the same as the driver’s.
(Fan):Press the up or down button
to increase or decrease fan speed.
(Airflow Mode):Press the up or
down button to change the direction
of the airflow to the floor, vent or defogoutlets.
(Air Conditioning):Press this
button to turn the air conditioning systemon or off.
(Recirculation):Press this button
to recirculate air inside the vehicle. Thismode keeps outside air from entering
the vehicle. The recirculation feature willoperate only when the vent or bilevelairflow setting is selected.
Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable
position before adjusting the steeringwheel. To tilt and telescope the position
of the steering wheel:
1. Push down the lever on the left side
of the steering column.
2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable
position by moving it up or down
as well as forward or backward.
3.Pull up the lever to lock the wheel in
place.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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