ECU GMC ACADIA 2007 Repair Manual

Roadside Assistance Program
In the U.S. call,1-800-GMC-8782
(1-800-462-8782).
In Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration
and personal ID before lock-out service
is provided. Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle.
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Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
In the event of a warranty related vehicle
disablement, while en route and over
250 kilometres from original point of departure,
you may qualify for trip interruption expense
assistance. This assistance covers reasonable
reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 for
(A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging
(maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate
ground transportation (maximum of $40/day).
This benet is to assist you with some of the
unplanned expense you may incur while
waiting for your vehicle to be repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts,
and a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
Alternative Service:There may be times,
when Roadside Assistance cannot provide
timely assistance, your advisor may authorize
you to secure local emergency road service,
and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon
submission of the original receipt to Roadside
Assistance.In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our
Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain
any payment obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number
of the vehicle.
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away. U.S. customers call
GMC Roadside Assistance:1-800-462-8782,
text telephone (TTY) users, call1-888-889-2438.
Canadian customers call1-800-268-6800.
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OnStar
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe
to the OnStar®services, please refer to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions for information
on data collection and use. See alsoOnStar®
System on page 145for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has anavigation system,
use of the system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone numbers,
and other trip information.Please refer to
the navigation system operating manual for
information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFIDtechnology is used in some vehicles for
functions such as tire pressure monitoring
and ignition system security, as well as in
connection with conveniences such as key fobs
for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and
in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
RFID technology in GM vehicles does not
use or record personal information or link with any
other GM system containing personal information.
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Calibration................................................... 140
California Fuel............................................. 388
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 386
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 497
Carbon Monoxide..............110, 138, 356, 371
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 482
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 328
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 328
Cargo Cover............................................... 163
Cargo Management System........................ 164
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 163
CD, MP3 ............................................295, 301
Center Console Storage Area...................... 161
Chains, Tire................................................. 456
Charging System Light................................ 220
Check
Engine Light............................................ 226
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 394
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 486Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 55
Infants and Young Children........................ 51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 61
Older Children........................................... 48
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position ................................. 69
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 72
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 60
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 484
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 483
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 480
Finish Care.............................................. 483
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 478
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic Surfaces................... 481
Leather.................................................... 481
Tires........................................................ 485
Underbody Maintenance........................... 486
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 482
Weatherstrips........................................... 482
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades................................. 484
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Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 185
Defensive Driving........................................ 330
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 187
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 188
Delayed Headlamps.................................... 184
Delayed Locking.......................................... 107
Disc, MP3..........................................295, 301
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 386
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 107
Locks....................................................... 106
Power Door Locks................................... 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 107
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 30
Seat Height Adjuster.................................. 10
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 232
DIC Operation and Displays............233, 239
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 255
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 244Driving
At Night................................................... 346
City.......................................................... 350
Defensive................................................. 330
Drunken................................................... 331
Freeway................................................... 351
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 354
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 347
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 361
Winter...................................................... 356
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 203
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 311
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EDR ............................................................ 536
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 489
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 490
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 490
Power Windows and Other
Power Options...................................... 490
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 493
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 490
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Light (cont.)
Highbeam On.......................................... 230
Malfunction Indicator................................ 226
Oil Pressure............................................. 229
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 218
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 217
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 216
Security................................................... 229
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 224
Tire Pressure........................................... 225
Tow/Haul Mode........................................ 230
Lighting
Delayed Entry.......................................... 187
Delayed Exit............................................ 188
Entry........................................................ 187
Parade Dimming...................................... 188
Lights
Exterior Lamps......................................... 183
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 176
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 176
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 361
Lockout Protection....................................... 108Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 107
Door........................................................ 106
Lockout Protection................................... 108
Power Door............................................. 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 107
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Loss of Control........................................... 344
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 162
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
Power Controls.......................................... 12
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 504
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 508
At Least Once a Month............................ 508
At Least Once a Year.............................. 509
Introduction.............................................. 500
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 506
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.... 28
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 410
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy..................................................... 538
Radios........................................................ 264
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 328
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 328
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 311
Radio with CD......................................... 268
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 278
Rear Audio Controller (RAC).................... 324
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 322
Setting the Time...................................... 266
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 325
Understanding Reception......................... 326
Reading Lamps........................................... 188
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ... 211
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 212
Rear Audio Controller (RAC)....................... 324Rear Door Security Locks........................... 108
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 43
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 163
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 322
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 311
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 18
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 40
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 179
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 140
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 140
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 511
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 367
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 100
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 463
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 459
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 433
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 534
General Motors........................................ 534
United States Government....................... 533
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 92
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 125
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 39
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 524
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 361
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 513
Running the Engine While Parked............... 139
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 217
Pretensioners............................................. 47
Reminder Light........................................ 216
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 482
Driver Position........................................... 30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 29
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 43Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 40
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 39
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 47
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 39
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 38
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 502
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster........................ 10
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated Seats............................................. 12
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 11
Memory, Mirrors......................................... 13
Power Lumbar........................................... 12
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 18
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 15
Third Row Seat......................................... 21
Secondary Latch System............................. 468
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 69
Right Front Seat Position........................... 72
Security Light.............................................. 229
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