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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-9803770) - 2017 - crc - 7/12/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 114
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 178
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 209
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 367
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 384
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 394
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

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Introduction 3
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9: Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 23
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 23
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Universal Remote System . . . . . 24
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 27
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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1.Air Vents 0207.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0169.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0173.
3. Instrument Cluster 0123.
4. Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0117.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0118.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0172.
6. Infotainment 0178.
7. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0202.
8. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 061 (If Equipped).
9. USB Port 0186 (If Equipped).
Auxiliary Input Jack. See
Auxiliary Devices 0191. 10.
Hazard Warning
Flashers 0173.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0240.
11. Power Outlets 0121.
12. Driver Mode Control 0242.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0255 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0267
(If Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0233.
14. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeStarting the Engine 0227.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0116
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base and
Midlevel) 0141 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0144. 16.
Horn 0116.
17. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0115.
18. Cruise Control 0244.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0246
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0259 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0116
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood 0284.
20. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0174 (Out of View).
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0132.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0237.

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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
stop/start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pressed, the
engine will restart. SeeStarting the
Engine 0227.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may be used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button near
the bottom of the transmitter to
remove the key. The key can be
used for the driver door.
Q: Press to lock all doors.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization settings. Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
See
Vehicle Personalization 0157.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. Press
again to cancel the panic alarm.
b: Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate. Press once to stop
the liftgate from moving.
See Keys 028 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 029.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.

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When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 035.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
the outside:
.
Use the key. The key lock
cylinder is covered with a cap.
See Door Locks 037.
. Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
the inside, use the power door lock
switch. Power Door Locks
K:
Press to unlock the doors.
Q: Press to lock the doors.
Keyless Access
If equipped, press the button on the
driver door handle when the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
driver door handle. When unlocking
from the driver door, the first press
unlocks that door; press again
within five seconds to unlock all
passenger doors. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 029.

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10 In Brief
Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, pressKon
the power door lock switch or
press
Kon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter twice to
unlock all doors. Press the touch
pad on the bottom of the liftgate and
lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 029.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
Power Liftgate Operation
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
switch is on the driver door. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press
8.
The driver door must be unlocked.
On the RKE transmitter press
b
twice quickly until the liftgate starts
moving.
Press any liftgate button or the
touch pad while the liftgate is
moving to stop it. Pressing again
reverses the direction.
To close, press
lon the bottom
of the liftgate next to the pull cup.
To disable the power liftgate
function, select OFF on the liftgate
switch. See Liftgate041.
Windows
Press or pull the switch to open or
close the window.
Fully press the switch down or pull it
up, and release it to express-down
and express up, if equipped.
Press
2to activate the window
lockout on the rear doors.
See Power Windows 050.

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Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
SeeHead Restraints 055 and Seat
Adjustment 057.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 068.
. How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 069.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 070.
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 094.
Passenger Sensing
System
United States and Canada
Mexico
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 081.

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INT :Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn the band up for
more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
f: Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 117 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0118.
Climate Controls
Use this system to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) 8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Power Button
10. Air Recirculation
11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0202. For more information
about the rear climate control, see
Rear Climate Control System 0205.

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Transmission
Electronic Range Select
(ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the
top-gear limit of the transmission
and the vehicle's speed while
driving downhill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an electronic shift
position indicator within the
instrument cluster. When using the
ERS mode a number will display
next to the L, indicating the
maximum gear allowed for the
range selected.
To use this feature:1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. Press + (Plus) or −(Minus) on
the shift lever to increase or
decrease the gear range
available.
See Manual Mode 0235.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio with touchscreen
information is included in this
manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on the
uplevel radios, audio players,
phone, navigation system, Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
voice or speech recognition,
if equipped.
Radio(s)
{
:
. Press to go to the Home Page.
O:
. Press to turn the power on.
. Press and hold to turn the
power off.
. Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
. Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
g:
. Radio: Press and release to fast
seek the previous strongest
station or channel.
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go
to the previous content. Press
and hold to fast rewind.
d:
. Radio: Press and release to fast
seek the next strongest station
or channel.
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go
to the next content. Press and
hold to fast forward.
5:
. Press and release to access the
phone screen, answer an
incoming call, or access the
device home screen.
See Overview 0180.