traction control GMC ACADIA 2009 Get To Know Guide

Getting to Know Your Acadia2
The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Air Outlets
B. Turn Signal/Windshield Wipers/
Multifunction Lever
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Driver Information Center Buttons
(if equipped)
E. Audio System/Navigation System
(if equipped)
F. Hazard Warning Flashers Button
G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
H. Exterior Lamps Control
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
J. Hood ReleaseK. Cruise Control Buttons
L. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Lever
M. Horn
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
O. Climate Controls
P. Heated Seat Buttons (if equipped)
Q. Shift Lever
R. Traction Control Button
S. Tow/Haul Mode Button (if equipped)
T. Power Liftgate Button (if equipped)
U. Accessory Power Outlet
V. Glove Box
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel
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The Tow/Haul mode (if equipped) assists
when pulling a heavy trailer by reducing
the frequency of transmission shifts and
improves the control of vehicle speed.
To turn on this feature,
press the (Tow/
Haul) button located on
the center console in
front of the shift lever.
Press it again to turn off the feature.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Getting to Know Your Acadia22
Trailer Towing
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle
To open the fuel door, press the center
of the rear edge of the door and it will
pop open slightly. Pull the door to open
it fully.
When closing the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door until
it is flush with the side of the vehicle.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
The automatic transmission has an
Electronic Range Select mode that
enables the driver to select the top-gear
limit desired for
the current driving
conditions, such
as when driving
on downhill
grades. This pro-
vides engine brak-
ing and reduces
brake wear.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Low (L) range position and select
a lower or higher driving gear using the
+ / – button on the side of the shift lever.
The display on the instrument panel clus-
ter will show the current gear selection.
The transmission will be limited to the
gear selected and lower gears. Gears
higher than the gear selected will not be
available.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer-
controlled vehicle stability and traction
enhancement system that assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns on
automatically every time you start your
vehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if your
vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required,
the system should be
turned off.
To turn off the traction
control part of the
system, press the
(Traction Control) button located on the
center console in front of the shift lever.
When the system is turned off, the
Traction Control light will illuminate.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.