buttons GMC ACADIA 2007 Get To Know Guide

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Instrument Panel
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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
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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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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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page, up to six stations are available by
using the six pushbuttons below the
radio display.
BAND: Press this button to switch to
FM, AM, or XM (if equipped). When
playing a CD or portable audio player,
press this button to play the radio
instead.
CD/AUX:Press this button to play a CD
instead of the radio. Press again andthe system will automatically search fora portable audio player connected to theauxiliary input jack.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to
select preset equalization settings.
CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press
this button to find XM stations within adesired category.
Auxiliary Input Jack:A portable audio
player (such as an iPod®or other MP3
player) can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jack located on the radio. Pressthe CD/AUX button to begin playingaudio from the portable player over the
vehicle speakers. To optimize speakervolume, fully increase the volume level
of the portable player.
Playing MP3 Files
Your audio system has MP3 file play
back capability. A CDR containing MP3audio tracks will play automatically when
inserted into the CD player. An MP3label will be displayed.
Setting Favorite Stations
Before setting your favorite stations,
shift the vehicle into Park.
You can set up to six pages of any com
bination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of
favorite radio stations, with up to six stations stored on each page.
Note: Choosing to engage in extended
searching for specific audio stations orsongs by using buttons and knobs — or
to give extended attention to entertainment tasks — can lead you to look awayfrom the road frequently or longer thanusual. Looking away from the road forprolonged periods may cause you tomiss seeing things on the road that youneed to see. Be sure to keep your eyeson the road and mind on the drive — andavoid engaging in extended searching forspecific items while driving.
To set the number of favorite station
pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below
the FAV 1–6 label on the radio
display.
3. Select the desired number of favorite
station pages.
4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for
the chosen number of pages.
To store favorite stations:
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to bestored.
3. Press and hold one of the six push
buttons until a beep sounds to storethe station.
4.Repeat the steps for each pushbutton
on each page.
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Rear Seat Audio and DVD
Rear Seat EntertainmentSystems (if equipped)
Rear Seat Audio
The Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system
allows front seat and rear seat passen
gers to listen to different entertainmentsources at the same time using the rearseat controls and wired (not supplied) orwireless (if equipped) headphones.
To select an entertainment source
(radio, CD, or DVD, if equipped):
•Press the SRCE (Source) button.
To adjust the volume:
•Turn the left volume knob to adjust
the left wired headphones and the
right volume knob to adjust the rightwired headphones. On wireless head
phones, adjust volume using theheadphone volume control.
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system includes a CD/DVD player aspart of the front radio, a video display
you locate a variety of points of interest,
such as banks, airports and restaurants.
Refer to your Navigation Entertainment
System Owner Manual for operatinginstructions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control.
To play a DVD:
1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or
On position.
2. Push the release button on the DVD
display console to fold down thevideo screen.
3. Insert a DVD into the DVD slot in the
radio. It will turn on the video screenand begin playing automatically. It
may be necessary to press the Playpushbutton on the radio or the remotecontrol to start playing the movie ifthe DVD stops at a menu screen.
4. To listen to the DVD through the vehi
cle speakers, press the DVD/CD AUX
button. Adjust volume using the radio
volume control.
To listen to the DVD through the
headphones, press the On/Off buttonon the headphones. Adjust volume
using the headphone volume control.
5. To control DVD playback, use the
remote control or the front radiopushbuttons.
Parental Control
The Parental Control feature turns off
the video screen and Rear Seat Audio to
help gain the attention of rear passen
gers, such as when using headphones.
To enable the Parental Control feature,
press and hold the radio power button
for two seconds. To turn off ParentalControl, press and hold the radio buttonagain for two seconds.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Aim the remote control at the video
screen, not the DVD player, for proper
operation.
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Heated Washer Fluid
(if equipped)
Press the (Heated
Washer Fluid) buttonon the left side of theinstrument panel tospray heated washerfluid on the windshield.This will help to clear
ice, tree sap and bugs from the windshield. It may take up to 40 seconds toheat the washer fluid, after which thewipers will automatically turn on for fourheated wash cycles. Press the buttonagain to cancel any remaining cycles.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
side of the steering column, include the
following functions:
(Mist):Rotate the control band to
this position to turn the wipers on forone wipe.
(Off):Rotate the control band to this
position to turn off the wipers.
(Delay):Rotate the control band to
one of these positions to adjust the
delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotatedupward.
(Low):Rotate the control band to
this position to turn the wipers on theLow speed setting.
(High):Rotate the control band
to this position to turn the wipers on theHigh speed setting.
(Washer Fluid): Push the paddle
on the top of the lever to spray washerfluid on the windshield.
Rear Wiper and Washer
The rear wiper and washer controls,
also located on the multifunction lever,
include the following functions:
(Off):Slide the control to this posi
tion to turn off the wiper.
(Delay):Slide the control to this
position to turn on the wiper to the delaysetting.
(On):Slide the control to this
position to turn on the wiper.
(Washer):Push the button on the
end of the lever to spray washer fluid on
the rear window.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
The cruise
control buttonsarelocated on the
steering wheel.
They include thefollowing functions:
(On/Off):Press this button
to enable thecruise controlsystem.
SET– (Set): Press this button to set a
speed. If the system is active, press andrelease this button to decrease speedone mph, or press and hold the buttonto decrease speed more than one mph.
When the cruise control is set, the
(Cruise Control) symbol will illuminate in
the instrument panel cluster.
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