key GMC ACADIA 2009 Workshop Manual

Setting the Clock
To adjust the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,
then press
O, to turn the
radio on.
2. Press
Gto display HR, MIN,
MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute,
month, day, and year).
3. Press the pushbutton located
under any one of the labels to
be changed.
4. To increase the time or date, do
one of the following:
Press the pushbutton below
the selected label.
Press¨SEEK.
Press\FWD.
Turnfclockwise.5. To decrease the time or date, do
one of the following:
Press©SEEK.
PresssREV.
Turnfcounter-clockwise.
To change the time default setting
from 12 hour to 24 hour or to
change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year:
1. Press
Gand then the
pushbutton located under the
forward arrow that displays
on the radio screen until the time
12H (hour) and 24H (hour),
and the date MM/DD (month and
day) and DD/MM (day and
month) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located
under the desired option.
3. Press
Gagain to apply the
selected default, or let the screen
time out.
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r/j(Play/Pause):Press either
the play or pause icon displayed
on the radio system, to toggle
between pausing or restarting
playback of a DVD.
If the forward arrow is showing
on display, the system is in
pause mode.
If the pause icon is showing on
display, the system is in
playback mode.
qGroupr:Press to cycle
through musical groupings on the
DVD-A disc.
Nav (Navigate):Press to display
directional arrows for navigating
through the menus.
e(Audio Stream):Press to cycle
through audio stream formats
located on the DVD-A disc. The
video screen shows the audio
stream changing.Inserting a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the
disc, with the label side up, into the
loading slot. The DVD player
might not accept some paper
labeled media. The player starts
loading the disc into the system and
shows “Loading Disc” on the
radio display. At the same time, the
radio displays a softkey menu of
option(s). Some discs automatically
play the movie while others
default to the softkey menu display,
which requires the Play, Enter,
or Navigation softkeys to be
pressed; either by the softkey on
the radio or by the rear seat
passenger using the remote control.
It may take up to 30 seconds for
a DVD to begin playing.Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a DVD without
turning off the system, do one of the
following:
Presscon the remote control.
Press the pushbutton located
under the stop or the play/pause
icons displayed on the radio.
If the radio head is sourced to
something other than DVD-V,
press the DVD/CD AUX button to
make DVD-V the active source.
To resume DVD playback, do one
of the following:
Pressr/jon the remote
control.
Press the pushbutton located
under the play/pause icon
displayed on the radio.
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Order of Play
Tracks recorded to the CD-R or
CD-RW disc are played in the
following order:
Play begins from the rst track in
the rst playlist and continues
sequentially through all tracks in
each playlist. When the last
track of the last playlist has
played, play continues from the
rst track of the rst playlist.
Play begins from the rst track in
the rst folder and continues
sequentially through all tracks in
each folder. When the last
track of the last folder has played,
play continues from the rst
track of the rst folder.
When play enters a new folder, the
display does not automatically
show the new folder name unless
the folder mode has been chosen as
the default display. The new track
name displays.File System and Naming
The song name that is displayed is
the song name that is contained
in the ID3 tag. If the song name is
not present in the ID3 tag, then
the radio displays the le name
without the extension (such as .mp3)
as the track name.
Track names longer than
32 characters or four pages are
shortened. Parts of words on the last
page of text and the extension of
the lename displays.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that
were created using WinAmp™,
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software can be accessed, however,
they cannot be edited using the
radio. These playlists are treated as
special folders containing
compressed audio song les.Playing an MP3/WMA
(In Either the DVD or CD Slot)
Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc
partway into either the top or bottom
slot, label side up. The player
pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD-RW
should begin playing.
Depending on the format of the
disc, a softkey menu appears and
allows navigation of the disc.
The menu reads left to right as RDM
(Randomize song play order), a
Folder icon with left and right arrows
(to move up or down through
available folders), a PL tag if the
disc has a Playlist available, and a
Music Navigator tag. If a Playlist
tag is shown, toggling this key brings
up a Folder softkey only or the
menu as previously described.
If the ignition or radio is turned off
with a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the
player it stays in the player. When
the ignition or radio is turned back
on, the CD-R or CD-RW starts to
play where it stopped, if it was the
last selected audio source.
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CAT Not Found:There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM™
receiver in your vehicle could have
previously been in another
vehicle. For security purposes,
XM™ receivers cannot be swapped
between vehicles. If this message
is received after having your
vehicle serviced, check with your
dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate
the service.
Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.Check XM Receivr:If this message
does not clear within a short
period of time, the receiver could
have a fault. Consult with your
dealer/retailer.
XM Not Available:If this message
does not clear within a short
period of time, the receiver could
have a fault. Consult with your
dealer/retailer.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation
radio system, see the separate
Navigation System manual.
Bluetooth®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth capable
cell phone with a Hands Free Prole
to make and receive phone calls.
The system can be used while
the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position.
The range of the Bluetooth systemcan be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all
phones support all functions,
and not all phones are guaranteed
to work with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system. See
gm.com/bluetooth for more
information on compatible phones.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.
Noise:Keep interior noise levels to
a minimum. The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak:A short tone
sounds after the system responds
indicating when it is waiting for
a voice command. Wait until
the tone and then speak.
How to Speak:Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
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To Cancel Mute
1. Press
bg. The system
responds with “Ready” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”.
The system responds with
“Resuming call”.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system
and the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the Cell
Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
bg. The system
responds with “Ready” followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system
responds with “Transferring call”
and the audio will switch from
the vehicle to the cell phone.To Transfer Audio to the
In-Vehicle Bluetooth System
The cellular phone must be paired
and connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after
the key is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position.
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
bgfor more than
two seconds. The audio switches
from the cell phone to the vehicle.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to
the voice recognition commands on
the cell phone. See the cell
phone manufacturers user guide to
see if the cell phone supports
this feature. This feature can be
used to verbally access contacts
stored in the cell phone.
1. Press and hold
bgfor
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready” followed
by a tone.2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system
responds with “Bluetooth
ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Voice”. The system
responds with “OK, accessing
<phone name>”.
The cell phone’s normal
prompt messages will
go through its cycle according
to the phone’s operating
instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can
send numbers and numbers stored
as name tags during a call. This is
used when calling a menu driven
phone system. Account numbers can
be programmed into the phonebook
for retrieval during menu driven calls.
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The DVD continues playing in a slow
play mode. Depending on the radio,
perform reverse slow play by
pressing
sthenr. To cancel
slow play mode, press
sagain.
t(Previous Track/Chapter):
Press to return to the start of the
current track or chapter. Press again
to go to the previous track or chapter.
This button might not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter):Press to
go to the beginning of the next
chapter or track. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
r(Fast Reverse):Press to
quickly reverse the DVD or CD.
To stop fast reversing a DVD video,
press
s. To stop fast reversing
a DVD audio or CD, release
r.This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
[(Fast Forward):Press to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast
forwarding a DVD video, press
s.
To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio
or CD, release
[. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
e(Audio):Press to change audio
tracks on DVDs that have this
feature when the DVD is playing.
The format and content of this
function vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles):Press to turn
ON/OFF subtitles and to move
through subtitle options when a DVD
is playing. The format and content
of this function vary for each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press to
switch the system between the DVD
player and an auxiliary source.
d(Camera):Press to change
camera angles on DVDs that have
this feature when a DVD is
playing. The format and content of
this function vary for each disc.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):
The numeric keypad provides
the capability of direct chapter or
track number selection.
\(Clear):Press within
three seconds after entering a
numeric selection, to clear all
numerical inputs.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press
to select chapter or track numbers
greater than nine. Press this
button before entering the number.
If the remote control becomes
lost or damaged, a new universal
remote control can be purchased.
If this happens, make sure the
universal remote control uses a
Toshiba
®code set.
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3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
6. To prevent the battery from
draining while the vehicle is being
towed, remove the 50 amp
BATT1 fuse from the underhood
fuse block and store in a safe
location. SeeUnderhood
Fuse Block on page 5-92.
7. Release the parking brake.
Notice:If the vehicle is towed
without performing each of
the steps listed under “Dinghy
Towing,” the automatic
transmission could be damaged.
Be sure to follow all steps of
the dinghy towing procedure prior
to and after towing the vehicle.Notice:If 65 mph (105 km/h) is
exceeded while towing the
vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
while towing the vehicle.
Once the destination is reached:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse
to the underhood fuse block.
3. Shift the transmission to P (Park),
turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
and remove the key from
the ignition.
4. Disconnect the vehicle from the
towing vehicle.
Notice:Do not tow a vehicle
with the front drive wheels on the
ground if one of the front tires
is a compact spare tire. Towing
with two different tire sizes on the
front of the vehicle can cause
severe damage to the
transmission.Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles)
All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be
towed with two wheels on the
ground. To properly tow these
vehicles, they should be placed on
a platform trailer with all four
wheels off of the ground or dinghy
towed from the front.
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Dolly Towing
(Front-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only)
To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle
from the front with two wheels
on the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake.4. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed
for towing.
5. Remove the key from the
ignition.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Towing the Vehicle From
the Rear
Notice:Towing the vehicle from
the rear could damage it. Also,
repairs would not be covered by
the warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
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Service
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer/retailer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one
of these marks:
Accessories and
Modications
When non-dealer/non-retailer
accessories are added to the
vehicle, they can affect vehicleperformance and safety, including
such things as airbags, braking,
stability, ride and handling,
emissions systems, aerodynamics,
durability, and electronic systems
like antilock brakes, traction control,
and stability control. Some of
these accessories could even
cause malfunction or damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. Your GM
dealer/retailer can accessorize
the vehicle using genuine GM
Accessories. When you go to your
GM dealer/retailer and ask for GM
Accessories, you will know that
GM-trained and supported service
technicians will perform the work
using genuine GM Accessories.
Also, seeAdding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 1-60.
California Proposition 65
Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and systems
(including some inside the vehicle),
many uids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
emit these chemicals.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained
in remote keyless transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Service and Appearance Care 5-3

How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
The Engine Oil Life System
calculates when to change the
engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Whenever the oil is changed,
reset the system so it can calculate
when the next oil change is required.
If a situation occurs where the oil
is changed prior to a CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message being
turned on, reset the system.
If the vehicle does not have Driver
Information Center (DIC) buttons:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with
the engine off. The vehicle must
be in P (Park) to access this
display. Press the trip odometer
reset stem until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays.
2. Press and hold the trip odometer
reset stem until OIL LIFE
REMAINING shows 100%.
You will hear three chimes and
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will go off.3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
If the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes
back on when the vehicle
is started, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat
the procedure.
If the vehicle has Driver Information
Center (DIC) buttons:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
with the engine off.
2. Press the vehicle information
button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays.
3. Press and hold the set/reset
button until 100% is displayed.
You will hear three chimes
and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will go off.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when
the vehicle is started, the engine oil
life system has not reset. Repeat
the procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner.
Wash or properly dispose of clothing
or rags containing used engine
oil. See the manufacturer’s warnings
about the use and disposal of oil
products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your own
oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
lter before disposal. Never dispose
of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring
it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Recycle
it by taking it to a place that collects
used oil.
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