GMC ACADIA 2009 Owner's Manual

Universal Home Remote
System Operation
If there is one triangular Light
Emitting Diode (LED) indicator
light above the Universal Home
Remote buttons, follow the
instructions below.
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers,
security systems, and home
automation devices.
Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door
opener that does not have the stop
and reverse feature. This includes
any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program
the Universal Home Remote.
Because of the steps involved, it
may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in the
programming the Universal Home
Remote.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future Universal
Home Remote programming. It is
also recommended that upon
the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed Universal Home
Remote buttons should be erased
for security purposes. See “Erasing
Universal Home Remote Buttons”
later in this section.
When programming a garage door,
park outside of the garage. Park
directly in line with and facing
the garage door opener motor-head
or gate motor-head. Be sure that
people and objects are clear of the
garage door or gate that is being
programmed.It is recommended that a new
battery be installed in your
hand-held transmitter for quicker
and more accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal
Home Remote System
For questions or help programming
the Universal Home Remote
System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go
to www.homelink.com.
Programming a garage door opener
involves time-sensitive actions,
so read the entire procedure before
starting. Otherwise, the device
will time out and the procedure will
have to be repeated.
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To program up to three devices:
1. From inside the vehicle, press
and hold down the two outside
buttons at the same time,
releasing only when the
Universal Home Remote indicator
light begins to ash, after
20 seconds. This step will erase
the factory settings or all
previously programmed buttons.
Do not hold down the buttons
for longer than 30 seconds
and do not repeat this step to
program the remaining two
Universal Home Remote buttons.2. Hold the end of your hand-held
transmitter about 1 to 3 inches
(3 to 8 cm) away from the
Universal Home Remote buttons
while keeping the indicator light in
view. The hand-held transmitter
was supplied by the manufacturer
of your garage door opener
receiver (motor head unit).
3. At the same time, press and hold
both the Universal Home Remote
button to be used to control
the garage door and the
hand-held transmitter button.
Do not release the Universal
Home Remote button or
the hand-held transmitter button
until Step 4 has been completed.
Some entry gates and garage
door openers may require
substitution of Step 3 with the
procedure noted in “Gate
Operator and Canadian
Programming” later in this
section.4. The indicator light on the
Universal Home Remote
will ash slowly at rst and then
rapidly after Universal Home
Remote successfully receives the
frequency signal from the
hand-held transmitter. Release
both buttons.
5. Press and hold the newly-trained
Universal Home Remote button
and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on
continuously, the programming is
complete and the garage door
should move when the Universal
Home Remote button is pressed
and released. There is no need
to continue programming
Steps 6 through 8.
If the Universal Home Remote
indicator light blinks rapidly
for two seconds and then turns
to a constant light, continue
with the programming
Steps 6 through 8.
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It may be helpful to have another
person assist with the remaining
steps.
6. After Steps 1 through 5 have
been completed, locate inside
the garage the garage door
opener receiver (motor-head
unit). Locate the “Learn” or
“Smart” button. The name and
color of the button may vary
by manufacturer.
7. Firmly press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.
After you press this button, you
will have 30 seconds to
complete Step 8.8. Immediately return to the vehicle.
Firmly press and hold the
Universal Home Remote button,
chosen in Step 3 to control the
garage door, for two seconds,
and then release it. If the garage
door does not move, press and
hold the same button a second
time for two seconds, and then
release it. Again, if the door does
not move, press and hold the
same button a third time for
two seconds, and then release.
The Universal Home Remote
should now activate the
garage door.
To program the remaining two
Universal Home Remote buttons,
begin with Step 2 of “Programming
the Universal Home Remote
System.” Do not repeat Step 1, as
this will erase all previous
programming from the Universal
Home Remote buttons.Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming
If you have questions or need help
programming the Universal
Home Remote System, call
1-800-355-3515 or go to
www.homelink.com.
Canadian radio-frequency laws
require transmitter signals to time
out or quit after several seconds of
transmission. This may not be
long enough for Universal Home
Remote to pick up the signal during
programming. Similarly, some
U.S. gate operators are
manufactured to time out in the
same manner.
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If you live in Canada, or you are
having difficulty programming a gate
operator or garage door opener
by using the “Programming
Universal Home Remote”
procedures, regardless of where
you live, replace Step 3 under
“Programming Universal Home
Remote” with the following:
Continue to press and hold the
Universal Home Remote button
while you press and release every
two seconds (cycle) the hand-held
transmitter button until the frequency
signal has been successfully
accepted by the Universal Home
Remote. The Universal Home
Remote indicator light will ash
slowly at rst and then rapidly.
Proceed with Step 4 under
“Programming Universal Home
Remote” to complete.Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate
Universal Home Remote button for
at least half of a second. The
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Home
Remote Buttons
The programmed buttons should be
erased when the vehicle is sold
or the lease ends.To erase all programmed buttons on
the Universal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold down the
two outside buttons until
the indicator light begins to
ash, after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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Reprogramming a Single
Universal Home Remote
Button
To reprogram any of the three
Universal Home Remote buttons,
repeat the programming instructions
earlier in this section, beginning
with Step 2.
For help or information on the
Universal Home Remote System,
call the customer assistance phone
number underCustomer Assistance
Offices on page 7-5.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift the glovebox handle up to open
it. Use the key to lock and unlock
the glovebox.
Cupholders
There are two cupholders, with
removable liners, located in front of
the center console. There are
cupholders located in the second
row seat armrest. To access,
pull the armrest down. There are
additional cupholders located
on each side of the third row seat
and in each door. There are
cupholders located behind the
center console. To access,
pull down on the handle.
Instrument Panel Storage
This vehicle has an instrument
panel storage area located above
the radio. To open the cover,
press the button.
Center Console Storage
Pull up on the lever, located on the
front of the center console armrest,
to slide it forward and backward. To
open the armrest storage area, press
the button located on the front of the
armrest. There is additional storage
under the armrest, move the armrest
all the way to the rear position, slide
the cover back and remove the tray.
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Second Row Center
Console
For vehicles with a second row
center console, open each area to
access the storage compartment
inside.To access the upper storage area,
press the upper button (B) and
lift up. To access the lower storage
area, press the lower button (C)
and lift up. The top of the console
can be folded forward for increased
storage area. Lift up on handle
on the rear of the console (A) and
pull forward.
{CAUTION
Never open more than one of the
three latches at a time to help
avoid personal injury and damage
to the console.
Notice:Slide the front console
as far forward as it will go before
folding the second row console
forward to help prevent damage
to the consoles.
Floor Mats
If the oor mat has a snap retainer,
a grommet in the driver side
oor mat attaches to a hook on the
oor of the vehicle to secure the
oor mat. To remove the oor mat,
pull the mat towards the rear of
the vehicle until the grommet can be
removed from the hook.
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If the oor mat has a knob retainer,
a grommet in the oor mat
attaches to a knob on the oor of
the vehicle to secure the oor
mat. To remove the oor mat, turn
the knob till it is aligned with the
slot in the oor mat grommet
and pull the oor mat up. To
reinstall, center the slot in the oor
mat grommet with the knob on
the oor and set the mat in place.
Then turn the knob until it is
perpendicular to the slot in the
grommet to lock the mat in place.Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION
If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the luggage carrier — like
paneling, plywood, or a
mattress — the wind can catch it
while the vehicle is being driven.
This can cause a driver to lose
control. The item being carried
could be violently torn off, and this
could cause a collision, and
damage the vehicle. Items may
be carried inside. Never carry
something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top of the
vehicle.
If you have the luggage carrier, you
can load things on top of your
vehicle. Crossrails are not standard
on this vehicle and must be
purchased at your dealer/retailer.Notice:Loading cargo on the
luggage carrier that weighs more
than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the
vehicle can damage the vehicle.
Load cargo so that it rests as
far forward as possible and
against the side rails, making
sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading your
vehicle. For more information on
vehicle capacity and loading,
seeLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-16.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
as you are driving, check to make
sure the cargo is still securely
fastened.
Rear Seat Armrest
Vehicles with a rear seat armrest,
have two cupholders. Pull the
armrest down from the rear
seatback to access the cupholders.
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Convenience Net
Use the convenience net, located in
the rear, to store small loads as
far forward as possible. The
net should not be used to store
heavy loads.
Cargo Cover
For vehicles with a cargo cover, it
can be used to cover items in
the rear of the vehicle. To install the
cover, place the loops on each
corner of the cover on the four
hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The
cover should be stored securely
when not in use.
Cargo Tie Downs
Four cargo tie-downs are located in
the rear compartment of the
vehicle. The tie-downs can be used
to secure small loads.
Cargo Management
System
This vehicle has one of these cargo
management systems located in
the rear of the vehicle.
To open, pull the handle toward the
rear of the vehicle and lift the
cover up.
There is an additional storage
compartment on each side of the
system. To open, unlatch and lift the
panel up.To remove the cargo management
system:
1. Open the cover. It remains open
when lifted.
2. Remove the side panels and
place inside.
3. Loosen the retaining nuts on
each side of the system by
turning them counterclockwise.
4. Close the cover.
5. Pull up on the system by using
the built in handles and remove
it from the vehicle.
Cargo Management System with
a Removable Storage Area
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To remove the cargo management
cover:
1. Open the cover. It remains open
when lifted.
2. Pull the cover up making sure to
unhook the hinges at the rear of
the cover.
{CAUTION
An improperly latched and closed
cargo cover, or cargo cover left in
the open position, could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
collision or sudden maneuver.
Someone could be injured. Be
sure to return the cover to the
closed position and latch before
driving. If the cover is removed,
always store it outside of the
vehicle. When it is replaced,
always be sure that it is securely
reattached.
3. Remove the cover from the
vehicle and store outside of
the vehicle.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a sunroof
over the front seats and a rear
sunroof over the second row seats.
The rear sunroof does not open.
The switches to operate the
front sunroof and rear sunshade are
located on the headliner above
the rearview mirror. The ignition
must be in ON or ACCESSORY to
operate the sunroof. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 2-20.
Cargo Management System with
a Removable Cover
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Vent:From the closed position,
press and hold the front of the driver
side switch to vent the sunroof.
Press and hold the rear of the driver
side switch to close the sunroof.Express-open/Express-close:From
the closed position, press and
release the rear of the driver side
switch to express-open the sunroof.
Press and release the front of
the driver side switch to
express-close the sunroof.
The front sunshade must be opened
and closed manually. Push up on
the sunshade handle to open
the sunshade.
Notice:The rear sunshade could
be damaged if you attempt to
open or close it manually. Do not
manually open or close the
rear sunshade.
To open the rear sunshade, located
over the second row seats, press
and release the rear of the
passenger side switch. Press and
release the front of the switch
to close the sunshade.
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