GMC ACADIA 2018 Get To Know Guide

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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC)
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
The DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system i\
nformation and warning messages. Three different displaysF are available.
DIC Controls
Use the controls on the right side of the steer-ing wheel to view and move through the DIC menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones. Press the left to go back to the previous menu.
Press the or button to scroll through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu or select a setting. Press and hold to reset a value.
Info Pages Menu
1. Use the controls to display the Options menu.
2. Scroll to display Info Pages. Press to view the pages.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press to select or deselect an item to display.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers.
Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.
Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
Uplevel displayF shown
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
F Optional equipment
Interaction Selector: Display the favorites list
TUNE/MENU Turn the knob to tune radio stations and highlight items/press to open and select items
Applications: Touch the icon to open the application
Additional Pages: Touch to view additional pages of applications (if available)
Power/ Volume
BACK Return to previous menu
Home page
MEDIA Select the audio source
TONE Open the Tone settings menu
RADIO Select AM, FM, SiriusXMF
SEEK: Previous or next radio station or track
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a \
compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio pl\
ayer/iPod®, and offers hands-free voice control. For assistance, contact Customer Assistance at\
1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using th\
e infotainment system while driving.
8-inch diagonal screenF shown

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GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Setting the Time
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Touch Time and Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours and minutes.
5. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF), media (song, artist, etc.), phone contacts and navigation destinationsF can be stored in any order on the favorites list.
1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, contact or destinatio\
n.
2. Touch the Interaction Selector at the bottom of the screen to display the favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.\
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
Note: To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Settings > Radio.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on a com\
patible cell phone; i.e. Siri or Voice Command. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information.
To activate phone voice recognition, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the steer-ing wheel for 2 seconds.
Natural Voice RecognitionF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone): “Call Amanda” o\
r “Call 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device Search command (when connected to USB only)\
: “Play
artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example Radio command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Viny\
l”
• Help: Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
Portable Audio Devices
USB ports and accessory power outlets are located in the vehicle to conn\
ect portable audio devices. Use the USB ports to connect and charge mobile devices.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, or a USB flash drive to a\
USB port. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands. Some USB ports are for charging only.
Touch the Audio icon or press the MEDIA buttonF to select a portable device as the audio source.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
ONSTAR® WITH 4G LTE AND WI-FI®
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and\
laptops) can be
connected to high-speed internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi\
hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voice Command
button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, \
and then say “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and sy\
stem limitations.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paire\
d with the in- vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is mo\
ving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.gmc.com/learn for more information.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel; after the beep, say “Pair Phone”; or use the infotainment screen to select t\
he Phone icon > Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth s\
ettings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone\
.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book\
may be download-ed depending on the phone. See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible smartphone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plug-ging the phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s fact\
ory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depend\
ing on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connecti\
on. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page.
For more information, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.gmc.com/learn.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

15F Optional equipment
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
Some features can be customized using the Settings menus and the infotainment screen buttons. The Settings menus may include Time and Date, Language, Radio, Vehicle, Bluetooth, Rear Camera, Return to Factory Settings and others.
1. Press the MENU knob or touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BACK to exit each menu.
SUNROOF/SUNSHADEF
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
Press and release the SLIDE switch to express-open the sunroof.
Press and release the Close switch to express-close the sunroof.
To open the sunshade, press the latch button on the handle while pushing\
up to unlatch it.
To close the sunshade, pull the handle forward until it latches.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s 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 t\
ires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s \
door latch. Current tire
pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle\
to control 3 differ-ent devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to\
www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote \
System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without eras-ing the set speed from memory. Pressing the brake pedal will also cancel\
the cruise control.
The set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is t\
urned off.
Adaptive Cruise ControlF
The system maintains the cruise control set speed and a following gap —\
the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or br\
aking automatically.
Following Gap
Press to select a following gap setting of Far, Medium, or Near. This is\
also the Forward Collision Alert setting.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Electronic Range Select Mode
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to choose the top gear limit. It can be used to limit the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.
1. Move the shift lever left to L (Low).
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available. The current gear will be
displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shif\
t will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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TRACTION SELECT
The Traction Select system automatically adjusts various vehicle controls based on driv-ing preferences, weather and road conditions.
Rotate the Traction Select knob on the
center console to select Tour,
All-Wheel Drive (AWD models only),
Sport, Snow/Ice (front-wheel drive models only), Off-Road (AWD models only), or Tow/Haul.
The AWD indicator will illuminate when an AWD mode is selected.
If the vehicle is in Tour or AWD mode, it will stay in that mode through\
future ignition cycles.
Hill Descent ControlF
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 2–14 mph w\
hile descending a very steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.
Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center console. Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to turn on the system.
Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal, o\
r use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed becomes the new set s\
peed. The symbol flashes on the instrument cluster when the system is actively a\
pplying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
ACTIVE TOWF
Rear Vision Camera Center Guideline
Active Tow displays a center guideline on the Rear Vision Camera display to help align the vehicle’s hitch bar with a trailer coupler.
1. Touch the Camera button on the touch screen.
2. On the Rear Vision Camera display screen, select the trailer guidance line button to view the center guideline.
Trailer View
To check the trailer when driving above 5 mph, touch the Camera button on the touch screen. The Rear View Camera displays the rear view of the vehicle. Press X to e\
xit the view. The view is exited automatically after 8 seconds.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Safety Alert SeatF
The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously\
— to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the ale\
rt settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection > Alert Type.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approachin\
g that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been d\
etected on the same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection > Lane\
Change Alert.
Forward Collision AlertF
The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rap-idly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near.
Forward Automatic BrakingF
The brakes may be applied in potential collision situations to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set the Forward Collision Alert and Forward Automatic Braking systems to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection > Forward Collision System.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure WarningF
The system may help avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departure\
s. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the v\
ehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system m\
ay assist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected) on the side of the departure di\
rection as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to stee\
r and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center console.
F Optional equipment

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® sta\
bility control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving condition\
s. Both systems turn on auto-matically every time the vehicle is started. Turn off traction control i\
f the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the center console to turn traction control on or off.
Front Pedestrian BrakingF
During daytime driving, the system detects pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approx-imately 131 feet and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Se\
at pulses or beeps sound (if selected). The system may prepare the brakes or automatically brak\
e the vehicle.
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Col\
lision/Detection > Front Pedestrian Detection.
FrontF and Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle di\
splays on the infotain-ment screen. After shifting from Reverse to Drive, a view of the area in fron\
t of the vehicle
displays. Vehicle speed must be below 5 mph.
Touch Front or Rear Camera on the camera screen to display the front or rear view.
Touch the Guidance Lines button on the camera screen to turn the guidelines on or off.
Surround VisionF
The Surround Vision system displays a bird’s-eye view of the area sur\
rounding the vehicle on the touch screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 5 mph.
FrontF and RearF Parking Assist
During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to \
closest object”
information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat p\
ulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pul\
ses 5 times or beeps sound (if selected).
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
To turn the Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center console.
F Optional equipment
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-888-881-3302 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roa\
dside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no \
expense to you. GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained adv\
isors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light\
services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow you\
r vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar service plan, \
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.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check\
out personalized infor-mation, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos,\
track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics repo\
rt (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today at my.gmc.com.
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The myGMC mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile device to \
a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner’s Man\
ual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic information and Roadside Ass\
istance.
The myGMC mobile app also enables users to send remote commands — inc\
luding remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors — as we\
ll as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation system (ve\
hicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app stor\
e.
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