maintenance schedule GMC ACADIA 2009 User Guide

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 LampBulb
Number
License Plate Lamp 194
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking.
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-3for more information.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. To replace the
wiper blade assembly:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm
away from the windshield.
2. Press the button in the middle of
the wiper arm connector and pull
the wiper blade away from the
arm connector.
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9. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK/OFF.
10. Set all four tires to the
recommended air pressure level
as indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems.
Tire Inspection and
Rotation
We recommend that you
regularly inspect the vehicle’s
tires, including the spare tire, if
the vehicle has one, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is
Time for New Tires on page 5-48
for more information.Tires should be rotated every
5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to
13 000 km). SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3.
The purpose of a regular tire
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle.
This will ensure that the vehicle
continues to perform most like it
did when the tires were new.
Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate the tires as soon
as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for
New Tires on page 5-48
andWheel Replacement
on page 5-53.When rotating the vehicle’s tires,
always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, do not include it in
the tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated,
adjust the front and rear ination
pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-41andLoading the
Vehicle on page 4-16.
Service and Appearance Care 5-47

Maintenance
Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction.........................6-1
Maintenance
Requirements....................6-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment......................6-2
Using the Maintenance
Schedule...........................6-2
Scheduled Maintenance......6-3
Additional Required
Services............................6-6
Maintenance Footnotes.......6-7
Owner Checks and
Services............................6-9
At Each Fuel Fill................6-9
At Least Once a Month......6-9
At Least Once a Year.......6-10
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants................6-12
Maintenance
Replacement Parts..........6-14
Engine Drive Belt
Routing...........................6-15
Maintenance Record.........6-16
Maintenance
Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the
proper level and change as
recommended.
Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements the vehicle warranties.
See the Warranty and Owner
Assistance booklet or your
dealer/retailer for details.
Maintenance Schedule 6-1

Maintenance
Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals,
checks, inspections, replacement
parts, and recommended uids
and lubricants as prescribed
in this manual are necessary to
keep this vehicle in good working
condition. Any damage caused
by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Your Vehicle and the
Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep the vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper
vehicle maintenance can even affect
the quality of the air we breathe.
Improper uid levels or the wrong tire
ination can increase the level of
emissions from the vehicle.To help protect the environment, and
to keep the vehicle in good condition,
be sure to maintain the vehicle
properly.
Using the Maintenance
Schedule
We want to help keep this vehicle in
good working condition. But we do
not know exactly how you will drive it.
You might drive very short distances
only a few times a week. Or you
might drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather.
You might use the vehicle in making
deliveries. Or you might drive it to
work, to do errands, or in many
other ways.
Because of all the different
ways people use their vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. You might
need more frequent checks and
replacements. So please read
the following and note how you
drive. If you have any questions on
how to keep the vehicle in good
condition, see your dealer/retailer.This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-16.
are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
use the recommended fuel. See
Gasoline Octane on page 5-5.
The services inScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3should be
performed when indicated. See
Additional Required Services on
page 6-6andMaintenance
Footnotes on page 6-7for further
information.
6-2 Maintenance Schedule

{CAUTION
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. In
trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you
have the required know-how and
the proper tools and equipment
for the job. If you have any doubt,
see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualied technician do the work.
SeeDoing Your Own Service
Work on page 5-4.
Some maintenance services can
be complex. So, unless you
are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, have
your dealer/retailer do these jobs.When you go to your dealer/retailer
for service, trained and supported
service technicians will perform
the work using genuine parts.
To purchase service information,
seeService Publications Ordering
Information on page 7-15.
Owner Checks and Services on
page 6-9tells what should be
checked, when to check it, and what
can easily be done to help keep
the vehicle in good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids,
and lubricants to use are listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12and
Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-14. When the vehicle is
serviced, make sure these are used.
All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you
or anyone else drives the vehicle.
We recommend the use of genuine
parts from your dealer/retailer.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, service is
required for the vehicle. Have the
vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
It is possible that, if driving under the
best conditions, the engine oil life
system might not indicate that
vehicle service is necessary for over
a year. However, the engine oil and
lter must be changed at least once
a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your dealer/retailer
has trained service technicians who
will perform this work using genuine
parts and reset the system.
Maintenance Schedule 6-3

If the engine oil life system is ever
reset accidentally, service the vehicle
within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since
the last service. Remember to reset
the oil life system whenever the oil
is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-13for information
on the Engine Oil Life System and
resetting the system.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message appears, certain
services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services
are described in the following
for “MaintenanceI” and
“MaintenanceII.” Generally, it is
recommended that the rst service
be MaintenanceI, the second
service be MaintenanceII, and then
alternate MaintenanceIand
MaintenanceIIthereafter. However,
in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.MaintenanceI—Use
MaintenanceIif the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
displays within 10 months since the
vehicle was purchased or
MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII—Use
MaintenanceIIif the previous
service performed was
MaintenanceI. Always use
MaintenanceIIwhenever the
message displays 10 months or
more since the last service or if the
message has not come on at all
for one year.
6-4 Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance
ServiceMaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and lter. See Engine Oil on page 5-11. Reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-13 .An Emission Control Service. ••
Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). ••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15 .See footnote (l). •
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-47 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month on
page 6-9. ••
Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). ••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed. ••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section. ••
Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). •
Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). •
Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). •
Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). •
Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). •
Inspect throttle system. See footnote (j). •
Maintenance Schedule 6-5

Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (Ior II) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000
(40 000) 50,000
(80 000) 75,000
(120 000) 100,000
(160 000) 125,000
(200 000) 150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks. • •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components. • •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15 .•••
Change automatic transmission uid
(severe service). See footnote (h). •••
Change automatic transmission uid
(normal service). •
All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change
transfer case uid (severe service).
See footnote (m). •••
All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change
transfer case uid (normal service). •
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires. An Emission Control
Service. •
6-6 Maintenance Schedule

Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000) 50,000
(80 000) 75,000
(120 000) 100,000
(160 000) 125,000
(200 000) 150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service (or
every ve years, whichever occurs
rst). An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i). •
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (k). •
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other
brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear
suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (c)
Visually inspect hoses and have
them replaced if they are cracked,
swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace
with genuine parts as needed.
To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap and cleaning
the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year. (d)
Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination. Clean
the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged.
See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 5-34 and
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-86 for more
information.
Maintenance Schedule 6-7

(e)Make sure the safety belt
reminder light and safety belt
assemblies are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt
system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed
safety belts replaced. Also see
Checking the Restraint Systems on
page 1-61.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood latch assemblies, secondary
latches, pivots, spring anchor and
release pawl, hood and door hinges,
rear folding seats, and liftgate
hinges. More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with
a clean cloth will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak.
(g)A fluid loss in any vehicle
system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected
and repaired and the fluid level
checked. Add fluid if needed.(h)Change automatic transmission
fluid if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police, or delivery service.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-17 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check system for interference or
binding and for damaged or missing
parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that havehigh effort or excessive wear. Do not
lubricate accelerator or cruise control
cables.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage. Replace belt if necessary.
(l)If driving regularly under dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.
(m)Change transfer case fluid if the
vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where
the outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police, or delivery service.
6-8 Maintenance Schedule