GMC ACADIA 2015 Get To Know Guide

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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 Floor, Defog or Defrost Mode is selected. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.
Driver’s Temperature Control
SYNC: 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
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.

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rear seat ClImate Controls
Front Controls
Press the REAR button (A) to activate rear climate control operation. REAR will illumi-nate on the fan control knob and temperature control knob.
Use the fan control knob (B) to adjust the rear climate control fan sp\
eed. Turning the fan control knob to Off turns off the climate control system.
Use the temperature control knob (C) to adjust the rear climate contro\
l temperature.
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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drIver assIstanC e systems
The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by
providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.
Lane Departure WarningF – When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, the system flashes an amber visual alert on the instrument cluster.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button (A) on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.
Forward Collision AlertF – When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, the system flashes a visual alert.
The Vehicle Ahead indicator will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and will illuminate in amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. If your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the collision alert will flash on the windshield and beep rapidly.
Press the Collision Alert button (B) on the center of the instrument panel to set the alert sensitivity to Far, Medium, Near, or Off. The setting is displayed in the Driver Information Center.
Side Blind Zone AlertF – While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
Rear Vision Camera – Provides a view directly behind the vehicle when backing up.
To turn the Rear Vision Camera Guidelines or Rear Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF – Warns of traffic coming in either direction behind the vehicle by displaying a visual alert on the Rear Vision Camera display.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
Rear Parking Assist – When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audible beeps. The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle\
gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps ar\
e continuous. The system only operates at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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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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Battery lo Cat Ion
tIre Pressure mon Itor
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 transmis-sion 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 one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the T\
ire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tir\
e pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures 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 assIstanC e
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 up to 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended 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.
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.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. 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 without notice. Copyright 2014 by Gene\
ral Motors. All rights reserved.
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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 servic\
es, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827\
or visit onstar.com.
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