clock GMC ACADIA 2007 Owner's Guide

{CAUTION:
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the
fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and
then something ignites it, you could be
badly burned. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 482.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until
it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed.
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 226.If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center
(DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be
displayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow
of fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave the
area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer/ retailer can
get one for you. If you get the wrong type,
it may not t properly. This may cause your
malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 226.
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1. To remove the panel that covers the radiator
cap, detach fasteners and lift off panel.
2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the
cooling system, including the upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.3. Keep turning the
pressure cap slowly,
and remove it.
4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture, up to the base of the ller
neck. SeeEngine Coolant on page 406
for more information about the proper coolant
mixture.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of the
license plate lamps to the liftgate trim.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the lift gate trim opening.3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse steps1–3toreinstall the license
plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
License Plate Lamp 194
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer/retailer.
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The following information will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The tools needed to remove the spare tire are
located in the storage compartment on the driver
side, at the rear of the vehicle.
1.Open the jack storage compartment by squeezing
down on the latch tab and pulling the cover off.
A.Tool Bag
B.Wing Bolt
C.Jack
2.Remove the wing bolt (B) by turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Push the jack (C) up out of the holding bracket.
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1. Open the storage compartment door of the
convenience center that is nearest the
liftgate.
2. Move the carpet cutout that is located through
the hole of the storage compartment.
3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning
the wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel
opening to remove the spare tire from the
cable.
6. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable
back up after removing the spare tire.
Do not store a full-size or a at road tire under
the vehicle. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools on page 472.
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To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 463.
If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch
could be engaged.Do the following to check the cable:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is
visible.
2. If it is not visible, seeSecondary Latch
System on page 468.
If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the lug wrench clockwise until you hear
two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot
over-tighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the
cable all the way and then loosen it at least
two times.
If the spare tire did lower to the ground,
continue with Step 5 under “Removing the
Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear
Convenience Center)” listed previously.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the
ground, seeSecondary Latch System on
page 468.
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{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
6. Attach the lug wrench to the jack, and turn
the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head
3 inches (7.6 cm).
7. Place the jack under the vehicle as identied
in Step 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the
lug wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so that
there is enough room for the spare tire to
t under the wheel well.
8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the
at tire.9. Remove the plastic spare tire heat shield by
pulling the rubber latch. Store the plastic
spare tire heat shield. SeeStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 472for
more information.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts
to which it is fastened, can make the
wheel nuts become loose after time.
The wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When changing a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from the places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can
be used to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a serious accident.
10. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare
wheel.
11. Install the compact spare tire.
12. Lower the vehicle by attaching the lug wrench
to the jack and turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch:
{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack.
If the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind
you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from the under spare.
1. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure
at Step 3.
2. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is
exposed.
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown
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3. Attach the lug wrench to the jack and raise
the jack at least 10 turns.
4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the
rear bumper. Position the center lift point of
the jack under the center of the spare tire.
5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the
jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring.6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is held rmly in place.
This lets you know that the secondary
latch has released and the spare tire is
balancing on the jack.
7. Lower the jack by turning the lug wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack
until the spare tire slides off the jack.
Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown
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