GMC ACADIA 2009 Owner's Manual

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the passenger side rear
door is not fully closed and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the door for obstructions, and
close the door again. Check to see
if the message still appears on
the DIC.
SERVICE A/C (Air
Conditioning) SYSTEM
This message displays when the
electronic sensors that control
the air conditioning and heating
systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system
serviced by your dealer/retailer
if you notice a drop in heating and
air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Have your dealer/retailer inspect the
system for problems. SeeAirbagReadiness Light on page 3-36and
Airbag System on page 1-48for
more information.
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system, this message
displays if there is a problem
with this system. If this message
appears, stop as soon as possible
and turn off the vehicle. Restart
the vehicle after 30 seconds
and check for the message on the
DIC display. If the message is
still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the AWD
system needs service. See your
dealer/retailer.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message
displays if there is a problem
with the battery charging system.
Under certain conditions, the
charging system light may also turn
on in the instrument panel cluster.
SeeCharging System Light onpage 3-37. Driving with this problem
could drain the battery. Turn off
all unnecessary accessories.
Have the electrical system checked
as soon as possible. See your
dealer/retailer.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with
the brake system warning light
if there is a problem with the brake
system. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 3-38. If this
message appears, stop as soon
as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Restart the vehicle and check for
the message on the DIC display.
If the message is still displayed or
appears again when you begin
driving, the brake system needs
service as soon as possible.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system,
this message displays if there is a
problem with the URPA system.
Instrument Panel 3-61

Do not use this system to help you
park. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 2-34
for more information. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when a
problem is detected with the power
steering system. When this
message is displayed, you may
notice that the effort required
to steer the vehicle increases or
feels heavier, but you will still
be able to steer the vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer immediately.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. If this message appears, try
to reset the system. Stop; turn off the
engine for at least 15 seconds;
then start the engine again. If this
message still comes on, it means
there is a problem. See your dealer/
retailer for service. The vehicle issafe to drive, however, you do not
have the benet of StabiliTrak, so
reduce your speed and drive
accordingly.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system. The vehicle may or may
not restart so you may want to take
the vehicle to your dealer/retailer
before turning off the engine.
SeePASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation on page 2-18
for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
TPMS is not working properly.
The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the
same ignition cycle. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 3-41.Several conditions may cause this
message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-44for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). When this
message is displayed, the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See your
dealer/retailer for service. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-5for
more information.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
3-62 Instrument Panel

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when
a non-emissions related malfunction
occurs. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX MPH (KM/H)
This message displays when your
vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph
(128 km/h) because the vehicle
detects a problem in the speed
variable assist steering system.
Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer.
STARTING DISABLED
SERVICE THROTTLE
This message displays when your
vehicle’s throttle system is not
functioning properly. Have your
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the content
theft-deterrent system has detected
a break-in attempt while you
were away from your vehicle.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-16for more information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display along
with the check engine light on the
instrument panel cluster if the
vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened
properly. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 3-41. Reinstall the
fuel cap fully. SeeFilling the Tank on
page 5-7. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap
allows fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the cap properly installed should turn
this light and message off.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the TPMS
is re-learning the tire positions
on your vehicle. The tire positions
must be re-learned after rotating the
tires or after replacing a tire or
sensor. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-47,Tire
Pressure Monitor System on
page 5-42, andInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-41for more
information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
is turned off. Adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-5for more
information. This message clears
itself after 10 seconds.
Instrument Panel 3-63

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle
while the transmission uid is
overheating and the transmission
temperature warning is displayed
on the instrument panel cluster
and/or DIC, you can damage
the transmission. This could lead
to costly repairs that would
not be covered by your warranty.
Do not drive your vehicle with
overheated transmission uid
or while the transmission
temperature warning is displayed.
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission uid in the
vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission uid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool.
This message clears when the uid
temperature reaches a safe level.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime
sounds if a turn signal is left on
for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the
turn signal/multifunction lever to
the off position.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message displays when the
windshield washer uid is low.
Fill the windshield washer uid
reservoir as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 5-10for the location of
the windshield washer uid
reservoir. Also, seeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-24for more
information.
DIC Vehicle
Customization
(With DIC Buttons)
Your vehicle may have
customization capabilities that allow
you to program certain features to
one preferred setting. Customization
features can only be programmed to
one setting on the vehicle and cannot
be programmed to a preferred
setting for two different drivers.
All of the customization options may
not be available on your vehicle.
Only the options available will
be displayed on the DIC.
The default settings for the
customization features were set
when your vehicle left the factory,
but may have been changed
from their default state since then.
3-64 Instrument Panel

The customization preferences are
automatically recalled.
To change customization
preferences, use the following
procedure.
Entering the Feature
Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place
the vehicle in P (Park).
To avoid excessive drain on the
battery, it is recommended that
the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press the customization button to
enter the feature settings menu.
If the menu is not available,
FEATURE SETTINGS
AVAILABLE IN PARK will
display. Before entering the
menu, make sure the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customization
features that allow you to program
settings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
This feature will only display if a
language other than English has
been set. This feature allows you to
change the language in which the
DIC messages appear to English.
Press the customization button until
the PRESS
VTO DISPLAY IN
ENGLISH screen appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to display all DIC
messages in English.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the
language in which the DIC messages
will appear.
Press the customization button until
the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen
appears on the DIC display.Press the set/reset button once to
access the settings for this feature.
Then press the customization
button to scroll through the following
settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages
will appear in English.
FRANCAIS:All messages will
appear in French.
ESPANOL:All messages will
appear in Spanish.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
You can also change the language
by pressing the trip odometer
reset stem. See “Language” under
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons) earlier in this
section for more information.
Instrument Panel 3-65

AUTO DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to
select when the vehicle’s doors
will automatically lock. See
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks on page 2-9for more
information.
Press the customization button until
AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on
the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default):
The doors will automatically lock
when the vehicle is shifted out
of P (Park).
AT VEHICLE SPEED:The doors
will automatically lock when the
vehicle speed is above 8 mph
(13 km/h) for three seconds.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select
whether or not to turn off the
automatic door unlocking feature.
It also allows you to select which
doors and when the doors will
automatically unlock. See
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks on page 2-9for more
information.
Press the customization button until
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears
on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the
settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will
automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the
driver’s door will unlock when
the key is taken out of the ignition.DRIVER IN PARK:Only the
driver’s door will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors
will unlock when the key is taken
out of the ignition.
ALL IN PARK (default):All of the
doors will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the
type of feedback you will receive
when locking the vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You will not receive
feedback when locking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors
are open. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3for more information.
3-66 Instrument Panel

Press the customization button until
REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears
on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the
settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback
when you press the lock button on
the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps
will ash when you press the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY:The horn will
sound on the second press of the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default):The
exterior lamps will ash when
you press the lock button on the
RKE transmitter, and the horn
will sound when the lock button is
pressed again within ve seconds of
the previous command.NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the
type of feedback you will receive
when unlocking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You will not receive
feedback when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the
doors are open. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-3for more
information.
Press the customization button
until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button once to
access the settings for this feature.Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following
settings:
LIGHTS OFF:The exterior lamps
will not ash when you press
the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior
lamps will ash when you press
the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
DELAY DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select
whether or not the locking of
the vehicle’s doors and liftgate will
be delayed. When locking the
doors and liftgate with the power
door lock switch and a door or
the liftgate is open, this feature will
Instrument Panel 3-67

delay locking the doors and liftgate
until ve seconds after the last
door is closed. You will hear
three chimes to signal that the
delayed locking feature is in use.
The key must be out of the ignition
for this feature to work. You can
temporarily override delayed locking
by pressing the power door lock
switch twice or the lock button
on the RKE transmitter twice.
SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-8
for more information.
Press the customization button until
DELAY DOOR LOCK appears
on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the
settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed
locking of the vehicle’s doors.
ON (default):The doors will not
lock until ve seconds after the last
door or the liftgate is closed.NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select the
amount of time you want the exterior
lamps to remain on when it is dark
enough outside. This happens after
the key is turned from ON/RUN to
LOCK/OFF.
Press the customization button until
EXIT LIGHTING appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not
turn on.
30 SECONDS (default):The
exterior lamps will stay on for
30 seconds.1 MINUTE:The exterior lamps will
stay on for one minute.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will
stay on for two minutes.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select
whether or not to have the exterior
lights turn on briey during low
light periods after unlocking
the vehicle using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until
APPROACH LIGHTING appears
on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the
settings for this feature.
3-68 Instrument Panel

Then press the customization button
to scroll through the following
settings:
OFF:The exterior lights will not
turn on when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default):If it is dark enough
outside, the exterior lights will
turn on briey when you unlock the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for
20 seconds or until the lock button
on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
or the vehicle is no longer off.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3
for more information.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.CHIME VOLUME
This feature allows you to select the
volume level of the chime.
Press the customization button until
CHIME VOLUME appears on the
DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings
for this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
NORMAL:The chime volume will
be set to a normal level.
LOUD:The chime volume will be
set to a loud level.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
There is no default for chime
volume. The volume will stay at the
last known setting.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.PARK TILT MIRRORS
If your vehicle has this feature, it
allows you to select whether
or not the outside mirror(s) will
automatically tilt down when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
SeeOutside Power Foldaway
Mirrors on page 2-33for more
information.
Press the customization button until
PARK TILT MIRRORS appears
on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the
settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF (default):Neither outside
mirror will be tilted down when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
DRIVER MIRROR:The driver’s
outside mirror will be tilted down
when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
Instrument Panel 3-69

PASSENGER MIRROR:The
passenger’s outside mirror will be
tilted down when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
BOTH MIRRORS:The driver’s and
passenger’s outside mirrors will
be tilted down when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.
EASY EXIT SEAT
If your vehicle has this feature, it
allows you to select your preference
for the automatic easy exit seat
feature. SeeMemory Seat and
Mirrors on page 1-6for more
information.
Press the customization button until
EASY EXIT SEAT appears on
the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settingsfor this feature. Then press the
customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF (default):No automatic seat
exit recall will occur.
ON:The driver’s seat will move
back when the key is removed from
the ignition.
The automatic easy exit seat
movement will only occur one time
after the key is removed from the
ignition. If the automatic movement
has already occurred, and you put
the key back in the ignition and
remove it again, the seat will stay in
the original exit position, unless a
memory recall took place prior to
removing the key again.
NO CHANGE:No change will be
made to this feature. The current
setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the
set/reset button while the desired
setting is displayed on the DIC.MEMORY SEAT RECALL
If your vehicle has this feature, it
allows you to select your preference
for the remote memory seat recall
feature. SeeMemory Seat and
Mirrors on page 1-6for more
information.
Press the customization button until
MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears
on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the
settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF (default):No remote
memory seat recall will occur.
ON:The driver’s seat and outside
mirrors will automatically move
to the stored driving position when
the unlock button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed. See “Relearn Remote Key”
underDIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-46
3-70 Instrument Panel