manual transmission GMC ACADIA 2009 Owner's Manual

Features and
Controls
Keys
Keys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System..........2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation. . .2-3
Remote Vehicle Start..........2-5
Doors and Locks
Door Locks.........................2-8
Power Door Locks..............2-8
Delayed Locking.................2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.......................2-9
Rear Door Security Locks. . .2-9
Lockout Protection..............2-9
Liftgate.............................2-10
Power Liftgate...................2-11
Windows
Windows...........................2-14
Power Windows................2-14
Sun Visors........................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . .2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation......2-18
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In.......2-20
Ignition Positions...............2-20
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)...................2-21
Starting the Engine...........2-22
Engine Coolant Heater......2-23
Automatic Transmission
Operation........................2-24
Tow/Haul Mode.................2-26
Parking Brake...................2-27
Shifting Into Park..............2-27
Shifting Out of Park..........2-29
Parking Over Things
That Burn........................2-29
Engine Exhaust.................2-30
Running the Vehicle
While Parked..................2-30
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror. . . .2-31
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror...............2-31
Outside Power Mirrors......2-32
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors............................2-33
Park Tilt Mirrors................2-33
Outside Convex Mirror......2-34
Outside Heated Mirrors.....2-34
Object Detection
Systems
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA).................2-34
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)................2-37
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................2-41
Features and Controls 2-1

Pressing the liftgate button on
the center console.
Pressing the touchpad switch on
the outside liftgate handle.
Pressing the buttons, or touchpad
switch a second time while the
liftgate is moving reverses the
direction.The liftgate can also be closed by
pressing the power liftgate button
next to the liftgate latch. Press the
button a second time during liftgate
operation to reverse that operation.
The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under extreme
temperatures, or under low battery
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate
can still be operated manually.
If you shift the transmission out of
(P) Park while the power function is
in progress, the liftgate power
function will continue to completion.
If you shift the transmission out
of (P) Park and accelerate beforethe power liftgate latches closed,
the liftgate may reverse to the open
position. Cargo could fall out of
the vehicle. Always make sure the
power liftgate is closed and
latched before you drive away.
If you power open the liftgate and
the liftgate support struts have lost
pressure, the lights will ash and a
chime will sound. The liftgate will
stay open temporarily, then slowly
close. See your dealer/retailer for
service before using the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close cycle, a
warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will automatically reverse
direction to the full closed or open
position. After removing the
obstruction, the power liftgate
operation can be used again. If the
liftgate encounters multiple obstacles
on the same power cycle, the power
function will deactivate, and you
must manually open or close the
liftgate. The LIFTGATE OPEN Power Liftgate Button on Center
Console
Power Liftgate Button Near
Liftgate Latch
2-12 Features and Controls

{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do
not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have
to. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. See
Shifting Into Park on page 2-27.
If parking on a hill and pulling
a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 4-24.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror
to see clearly behind your vehicle.
Hold the mirror in the center to move
it up or down and side to side.
The day/night adjustment lets you
adjust the mirror to avoid glare from
the headlamps behind you. Move
the lever to the right for nighttime
use and to the left for daytime use.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three control buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
about OnStar
®and how to
subscribe to it. SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-41for more information
on the services OnStar
®provides.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming rearview mirror.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have
three additional control buttons for
the OnStar
®system. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
about OnStar
®and how to
subscribe to it. SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-41for more information
about the services OnStar
®
provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
dimming feature on or off.
The vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera (RVC). SeeRear
Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-37
for more information.
If the vehicle has RVC, the
O
(On/Off) button for turning the
automatic dimming feature on or off
will not be available.
Features and Controls 2-31

Notice:Ignoring these steps
could result in costly damage to
your vehicle that would not
be covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will
not work, and it could damage
your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s
system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only
use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump
start your vehicle.2. Get the vehicles close enough so
the jumper cables can reach, but
be sure the vehicles are not
touching each other. If they are, it
could cause a ground connection
you do not want. You would not
be able to start your vehicle, and
the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the
vehicles rolling, set the parking
brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start
procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in Neutral
before setting the parking brake.
If one of the vehicles is a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
the transfer case is not in Neutral.Notice:If you leave the radio
or other accessories on during
the jump starting procedure,
they could be damaged. The
repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Always turn off
the radio and other accessories
when jump starting the vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory
power outlets. Turn off the radio
and all lamps that are not needed.
This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
Service and Appearance Care 5-29

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information.
Application Capacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Cooling System 11.4 qt 10.8 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 qt 5.2 L
Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 L
Transmission Fluid* 5.3 qt 5.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y
*Transmission uid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-16for information on
checking uid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine DAutomatic 0.043 in (1.10 mm)
5-96 Service and Appearance Care

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to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle.
The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
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Customer Assistance Information 7-15

A
Accessories and
Modications...................... 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets......3-20
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-60
Additives, Fuel...................... 5-5
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-89
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......5-15
Air Conditioning...........3-22, 3-25
Airbag
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................3-36
Readiness Light................3-36
Airbag System.....................1-48
Adding Equipment to
Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-60
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-53
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-55
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-59Airbag System (cont.)
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-53
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inates?........1-54
When Should an
Airbag Inate?..............1-51
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-50
All-Wheel Drive....................5-33
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
System............................. 4-7
Antilock Brake
System (ABS).................... 4-4
Antilock Brake, System
Warning Light...................3-39
Appearance Care
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-86
Care of Safety Belts..........5-84
Chemical Paint Spotting.....5-88
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses........................5-85
Fabric/Carpet...................5-83
Finish Care......................5-85
Finish Damage.................5-88
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-84Appearance Care (cont.)
Interior Cleaning...............5-81
Leather...........................5-83
Sheet Metal Damage........5-87
Tires...............................5-87
Underbody Maintenance....5-88
Washing Your Vehicle........5-84
Weatherstrips...................5-84
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades..........5-86
Appointments, Scheduling
Service............................. 7-8
Audio System......................3-72
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.....................3-121
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual . . . 3-99
Radio Reception.............3-121
Rear Audio
Controller (RAC)..........3-120
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....3-118
Setting the Clock..............3-73
Theft-Deterrent Feature....3-120
Audio System(s)..................3-74
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-16
Operation........................2-24
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