GMC ACADIA 2013 Get To Know Guide

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GMC IntelliLinkF
Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the enhanced voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Command please,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do.
Phone (Using your paired phone):
Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only):
Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song ‘Dance the Night Away’\
”
Radio Control:
Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
PANDORA® Internet Radio
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres (a slight delay may \
occur when loading a song or changing a station).
Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and \
sign in to Pandora.
Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
If you like or dislike a song, you can say “Thumbs up” or “Thum\
bs down” using voice recognition, or touch the Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down screen button.
Use voice commands to tune your Pandora stations.
Stitcher SmartRadio™
Stream favorite podcasts, radio shows and news to your vehicle.
Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Stitcher.
Select a category to listen to.
If you like the station, touch the Star screen button to add it to your \
Favorites list.
Note: Pandora and Stitcher can be played using the Bluetooth connection. However, the Pandora and Stitcher screen icons and voice commands will be active only when co\
nnected to the USB port.
SiriusXM™ Satellite RadioF (Subscription required)
NEW – XM Travel Link includes fuel locations and prices, weather, and movies with theater locations. Additional subscription fee required.
NEW – XM Tune Select finds your favorite artists or songs on all XM stations and alerts you.
SiriusXM provides access to over 180 channels of commercial-free music, sports, talk, entertainment, comedy and weather using the radio controls or voice comm\
ands.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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Climate Controls
Automatic Operation
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. If desired, pres\
s SYNC to link all temperature settings to the driver’s setting. Allow time for the \
system to automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the air delivery mode or fan speed is adjusted manually, automatic operation is canceled.
Recirculation Mode
The Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Defog or Defrost Mode is selected. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Driver’s Temperature Control
SNYC: Link all settings to driver’s setting
AUTO: Automatic Operation
REAR: Activate Rear Climate Control operation
Passenger’s Temperature Control
Fan Speed Control/Off
Vent Mode
Defrost Mode
R Rear Window/Outside Mirror Defogger
Recirculation Mode
Defog Mode
Bi-level Mode
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Floor Mode

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Rear Seat Climate Controls
Front Controls
Press the REAR button to activate rear climate control operation. REAR will illuminate on the fan control knob and temperature control knob.
Use the fan control knob to adjust the rear climate control fan speed.
Use the temperature control knob to adjust the rear climate control temp\
erature.
Note: Maximum system operation is achieved by turning on the rear system even\
if the rear seats are unoccupied.
Rear Seat Controls
Rear seat occupants can adjust the rear settings at any time by using the rear controls, regardless of the front control panel REAR setting.
Temperature Controls
Air Delivery Modes: Vent Bi-level Floor Fan Controls
Rear climate controls with rear seat audioF shown.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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Rear Wiper/Washer
Rear Wiper
Press the top of the switch to turn the rear wiper on or off.
Washer Fluid
Press the bottom of the switch to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Power LiftgateF
Power Liftgate Switch
Press the Power Liftgate OFF switch to turn off the power liftgate. The liftgate can only be operated manually when the switch is in the Off position.
Press the top of the Power Liftgate switch to turn on the power liftgate.
Note: If the power liftgate does not open or close, make sure the power liftgate switch is not in the Off position. The Driver Information Center will display POWER LIFTGATE OFF if the power liftgate is disabled.
Open/Close the Power Liftgate
Press and hold the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter until the liftgate starts moving.
Press the top of the Power Liftgate switch on the center console.
Press the touchpad (A) in the liftgate handle to open.
Press the touchpad (B) next to the lift-gate latch to close.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
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B

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Wind Noise
Towing
Battery Location
Tire Pressure Monitor
If a rear window is open, there may be a buffeting wind noise inside the\
vehicle. Opening a front window slightly when a rear window is open will prevent this noise from occurring.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
The Acadia base towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. Vehicles equipped with the Trailer Towing Package have a towing capacity of 5,200 lbs.
Use the Tow/Haul modeF when pulling a heavy trailer to reduce the frequency of trans-mission shifts and improve the control of vehicle speed.
To turn the Tow/Haul mode on or off, press the Tow/Haul button on the center console.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The battery is located beneath the floor behind the front passenger seat. Jump-start posi-tive and negative posts are located under the hood on the passenger’s\
side of the vehicle.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected by adding the \
proper amount of air to the tire(s). The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s door latch.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-GMC-8782 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438(1-800-462-8782)
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roa\
dside Assistance program for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value-added\
service is intend-ed to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel \
the open road.
GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of tr\
ained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider\
for light services (fuel delivery, jump-start, flat tire and lock-out) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, \
press the OnStar
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact
location so you will get the help you need.
GMC Owner Center
The GMC Owner Center, a complimentary service for GMC owners, is a one-s\
top resource designed to enhance your GMC ownership experience. Exclusive member
benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual,\
special privileges and more.
Sign up today at my.gmc.com.
Always read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information\
contained herein is based on the
latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change w\
ithout notice. Copyright 2012 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
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myGMC and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myGMC and OnStar mobile apps connect owners to a variety of vehicle \
information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enabling users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including locking and\
unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Downl\
oad the mobile apps from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store. To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-88\
8-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.