GMC ACADIA 2007 Owner's Manual

The taillamps will ash and a chime will sound
when the power liftgate is used.
{CAUTION:
You or others could be injured if caught in
the path of the power liftgate. Make sure
there is no one in the way of the liftgate
as it is opening and closing.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without
checking for overhead obstructions such as a
garage door, you could damage the liftgate
or the liftgate glass. Always check to make
sure the area above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.The power liftgate can be power opened and
closed in the following ways:
Press and hold the power liftgate button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until
the liftgate starts moving.Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 100for
more information.
Pressing the liftgate button on the center
console.
Pressing the touchpad switch on the outside
liftgate handle.
Pressing the buttons, or touchpad switch a
second time while the liftgate is moving reverses
the direction.
Power Liftgate Button
on Center Console
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The liftgate can also be closed by pressing the
power liftgate button next to the liftgate latch. Press
the button a second time during liftgate operation to
reverse that operation.
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 you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) while
the power function is in progress, the liftgate power
function will continue to completion. If you shift the
transmission out of PARK (P) and accelerate beforethe power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may
reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of
the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is
closed and latched before you drive away.
If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate
support struts have lost pressure, the lights will
ash and a chime will sound. The liftgate will stay
open temporarily, then slowly close. See your
dealer/retailer for service before using the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power
open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and
the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the
full closed or open position. After removing the
obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be
used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple
obstacles on the same power cycle, the power
function will deactivate, and you must manually
open or close the liftgate. The LIFTGATE OPEN
warning message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will indicate that the liftgate is open. After
removing the obstructions, manually open the
liftgate to the full open position or close the liftgate
to the fully closed and latched position. The liftgate
will now resume normal power operation.
Power Liftgate Button Near Liftgate Latch
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Your vehicle has pinch sensors located on the
side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the body and presses
against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse
direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain
open until it is activated again or closed manually.
Do not force the liftgate open or closed during
a power cycle.
Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to
manual operation,
toggle the switch on the
center console to the
disable position
indicated by a circle.
With the power liftgate disabled and all of the
doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually
opened and closed.To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the
handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift
the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull
cup or pull strap to lower the liftgate and close.
The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the
liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close button on the
liftgate is pressed while power operation is
disabled, the lights will ash three times, but the
liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you drive with the
liftgate open, however, if you must drive with the
liftgate open, the liftgate should be set to manual
operation — the center console switch set to the
disable position.
The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is
disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate
will not open. The liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected with adequate
voltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate
still will not function, your vehicle should be taken to
a dealer/retailer for service.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
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, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome from
extreme heat in warm or hot weather and
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
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. The
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windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat
use the window lockout button to prevent
unintentional operation of the windows.
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The power window
controls are located on
each of the side doors.
The driver’s door also has switches that control
the passenger and rear windows. The power
windows work when the ignition has been turned
to ACCESSORY or ON or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 125.
Press the switch to lower the window.
Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the
window.Express-Down Windows
Windows that have the express-down feature
allow the windows to be lowered without holding
the switch. Press the window switch fully and
release it to activate the express-down feature.
The express mode can be cancelled at any time by
briey pressing, or pulling the switch.
Express-Up Window
Windows that have the express-up feature allow
the windows to be raised all the way without
holding the switch up. Pull the switch up fully and
release it to activate the express-up feature.
The express-up mode can be canceled at any time
by briey pressing, or pulling the switch.
Driver’s Side shown
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery one your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected, or replaced, windows with the
express-up feature need to be reprogrammed for
this feature to work. To program the window:
1. With the ignition in the ACCESSORY or RUN
positions, or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 125.
2. Press and continue to hold the window switch
until the window is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the
window. Continue to hold it briey after the
window is fully closed.
4. Repeat for each window that has the express
up feature.
Anti-Pinch Feature
The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the
express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the
window as it is express-closing, or in certain
weather conditions like severe icing, the window will
stop and open to a factory preset position. The
window functions normally once the obstruction is
removed.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):The window lockout
switch is located with the power window switches
on the driver’s door armrest. This feature
prevents the rear passenger windows from
operating, except from the driver’s position. Press
the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off.
An indicator light will come on to show the lockout
feature is on.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the
sun visor from the center mount and slide it
along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver
or passenger side of the front window. Swing
the sun visor to the side to cover the side window.
It can be moved along the rod from side-to-side
in this position also.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on
both the driver’s and passenger’s sun visors. Pull
the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to
turn the lamps on.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.To activate the theft-deterrent system, do one of
the following:
Press the lock button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter when any door is open.
The security light should come on and ash.
When the door is closed, the security light will
stop ashing and stay on solid and then go off
after 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 will not be activated until all doors are
closed and the security light goes off.
Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter
when the driver door is closed.
The security light will come on solid for
approximately 30 seconds and then go off. The
content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until
the security light goes off.
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If a door is opened without using the key in the
driver’s door cylinder or the RKE transmitter, a
ten second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp
and the lights will ash. If the key is not placed in
the ignition and turned to START or the door is not
unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter during the ten second pre-alarm, the
alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s headlamps will ash
and the horn will sound for about two minutes, then
will turn off to save the battery power.
The theft-deterrent system will not activate if you
lock the doors with a key or the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use the RKE
transmitter or the power door lock switch from an
open door. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition
key if the alarm has been set off.Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
If you do not want to activate the
theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be
locked with the door key after the doors
are closed.
Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter.
Unlocking a door any other way will set off the
alarm if the system has been armed.
If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the
alarm by pressing unlock on the RKE transmitter or
by placing the key in the ignition and turning it
to START.
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Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s
window and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with
the RKE transmitter.
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait
for the security light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the
door with the manual door lock and open the
door. This should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the
vehicle’s headlamps ash, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the
fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 490.
If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle’s
headlamps do not ash, see your dealer/retailer for
service.
PASS-Key®III+
The PASS-Key®III+ system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry
Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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