instrument cluster GMC ACADIA 2007 Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
Airbags inate with great force, faster
than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is
up against, or very close to, any airbag
when it inates can be seriously injured
or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to
the airbag, as you would be if you were
sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning
forward. Safety belts help keep you in
position before and during a crash.
Always wear your safety belt, even with
airbags. The driver should sit as far back
as possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep
against the door or side windows in
seating positions with seat-mounted side
impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.
{CAUTION:
Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the
best protection for adults, but not for
young children and infants. Neither the
vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag
system is designed for them. Young
children and infants need the protection
that a child restraint system can provide.
Always secure children properly in your
vehicle. To read how, seeOlder Children
on page 48orInfants and Young Children
on page 51.
There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the
airbag symbol.
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Safety belts help keep the passenger in position
on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking,
which helps the passenger sensing system
maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety
Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for
additional information about the importance of
proper restraint use.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something
may be wrong with the airbag system. If
this ever happens, have the vehicle
serviced promptly, because an adult-size
person sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat may not have the
protection of the airbag(s). SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 217for more on
this, including important safety
information.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a
blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such
as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers
can affect how well the passenger sensing
system operates.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
Your vehicle has an electronic shift position
indicator within the instrument panel cluster.
When using the Electronic Range Select Mode a
number will display next to the L, indicating
the current gear that has been selected.
See Electronic Range Select mode in this section
for more information.
Your automatic transmission has a shift lever
located on the console between the seats.
PARK (P):This position locks your front wheels. It
is the best position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 135.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 371.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transmission shift lock control system.
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Tow/Haul Mode
Your vehicle may have a Tow/Haul mode.
The button to turn it on
or off is located on
instrument panel under
the climate controls.
Push the button to turn it on, push it again to
deactivate the system. You can use this feature to
assist when towing or hauling a heavy load.
When Tow/Haul is activated the Tow/Haul symbol
will come on the instrument panel cluster. See
Tow/Haul ModeunderTowing a Trailer on
page 371for more information.
Automatic Engine Grade Braking
Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when
driving on a downhill grade. It maintains the
vehicle’s speed by automatically implementing a
shift schedule that uses the engine and the
transmission to slow the vehicle. This reduces
wear on the brakes system and increases control
of the vehicle. The system constantly monitors
the vehicle’s speed, acceleration, throttle position,
and whether the brake pedal is being pressed,
and determines when to keep the current vehicle
speed or to slow down. The system will then
automatically command downshifts that reduces
the vehicle’s speed, until the brake pedal is
no longer being pressed. This indicates the desired
vehicle speed has been reached.
While in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode,
grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver
to select a range and limiting the highest gear
available. Grade braking is available for normal
driving and in Tow/Haul mode.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on
page 129.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 214
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 215
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 216
Tachometer............................................... 216
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 216
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 217
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 217
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 218
Charging System Light.............................. 220
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 221
Brake System Warning Light..................... 222
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 223
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 224
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light...................................................... 224
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 225
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 226
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 229
Security Light............................................ 229
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 230Cruise Control Light.................................. 230
Highbeam On Light................................... 230
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 230
Fuel Gage................................................. 231
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 232
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 233
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 239
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 244
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 255
Audio System(s)......................................... 264
Setting the Time........................................ 266
Radio with CD........................................... 268
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 278
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or
Six-Disc CD Player)............................... 295
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
DVD Player)........................................... 301
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Air Vent. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 210.
B. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 174.
Windshield Wipers. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 174.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 215.
D. Head-Up Display (HUD) Buttons. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 190.
E. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 264. Navigation/Radio System
(If Equipped). SeeNavigation/Radio System
on page 311.
F. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 183.
G. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 395.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 186.I. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 180.
J. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel. SeeTilt
and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 173.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
(If Equipped). SeePower Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column on page 174.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 173.
L. Audio Steering Wheel Control Buttons. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 325.
M. Driver Information Center. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 232.
N. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. See
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on page 203.
O. Center Console Shift Lever (If Equipped).
See “Console Shift Lever” underShifting
Into Park (P) on page 135.
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LQWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 177.
5ZRear Wiper/Washer. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 179.
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 183.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it. If you momentarily
press and release the lever, the turn signal
will ash three times.
If the arrow ashes faster than normal as you
signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see
your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
then check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 490.
Turn Signal On Chime
If you leave either one of your turn signals on and
drive more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will
sound to alert you.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction
lever toward the front of the vehicle.
This light on the
instrument panel
cluster comes on if
the high beam lamps
are turned on while
the ignition is on.
To change the headlamps from high beam to
low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward the
rear of the vehicle.
Flash-to-Pass
With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position,
pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch
to high-beam (to signal that you are going to pass).
If the headlamps are on, they will return to
low-beam when the lever is released.
This feature operates even when the headlamps
are off.
Windshield Wipers
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged
wiper blades may not clear the windshield well,
making it harder to see and drive safely. If the
blades do become damaged, install new blades or
blade inserts. For more information, seeWindshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 434.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake
is set, or if the master cylinder brake uid
level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster comes on after the cruise control has
been set to the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control on/off button.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press and release the SET– button located
on the steering wheel.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This
shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need
to reset it.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previously
chosen speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach the desired
speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system’s automatic headlamp control
will make the low-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is in the ON position.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The engine is running.When the DRL are on, only the low-beam
headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will
be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,
and other lamps will not be on. The instrument
panel and cluster will also not be lit.
When it is dark enough outside, the low-beam
headlamps will turn off and the headlamps
and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps
that come on with the headlamps will also
come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off and the DRL will come on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when it is needed.
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