tow GMC ACADIA 2007 Get To Know Guide

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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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Getting to Know YourAcadia2
Instrument Panel
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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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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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Trailer Towing
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle
To open the fuel door, press the center
of the rear edge of the door and it will
pop open slightly. Pull the door to open
it fully.
When closing the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door untilit is flush with the side of the vehicle.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
The automatic transmission has an
Electronic Range Select mode thatenables the driver to select the topgearlimit desired for the current drivingconditions, such as when driving on
downhill grades. This provides enginebraking and reduces brake wear.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Low (L) range position and selecta lower or higher driving gear using the+ / – button onthe side of the
shift lever. Thedisplay on theinstrument panelcluster will showthe current gearselection.
The transmis
sion will be limited to the gear selectedand lower gears. Gears higher than thegear selected will not be available.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer
controlled vehicle stability and tractionenhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns onautomatically every time you start yourvehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if yourvehicle becomes stuck and rocking thevehicle is required,the system should be
turned off.
To turn off the traction
control part of the
system, press the (Traction Control) button located on the
center console in front of the shift lever.
When the system is turned off, the
Traction Control light will illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
The Tow/Haul mode
(if equipped) assistswhen pulling a heavytrailer by reducing the
frequency of transmission shifts andimproves the control of vehicle speed.
To turn on this feature, press the
(Tow/Haul) button located on the center
console in front of the shift lever. Press it
again to turn off the feature.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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My GMLink
Roadside Assistance
1800GMC8782
TTY Users: 18888892438
As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle,
you are automatically enrolled in the GMC
Roadside Assistance program. This value
added service is intended to provide you
with peace of mind as you drive in the cityor travel the open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance tollfree
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors who are available 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year, to provide minor
repair information or make arrangements
to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC
dealer.
GMC will provide the following services
for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense
to you:
•Fuel delivery
• Lockout service (identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty
service
•Flat tire assistance
•Jump starts
In many instances, mechanical failures
are covered under GMC’s comprehensive
warranty. However, when other services
are utilized, our advisors will explain any
payment obligations you might incur.
The GMC Owner Center at My GMLink is a
complimentary service for GMC owners, a
onestop resource to enhance your GMC
ownership experience. Exclusive memberbenefits include online service reminders,vehicle maintenance tips, online ownermanual, special privileges and more. Sign
up today at www.mygmlink.com. For prompt and efficient assistance when
calling, please provide the following information to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
(if equipped)
If you have a current OnStar subscription,
press the blue OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to
an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact RoadsideAssistance and relay your exact location
so you will get the help you need.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. © 2006 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
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