climate control GMC ACADIA 2018 Get To Know Guide

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Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
Infotainment System Touch ScreenInfotainment System Controls
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Button
Driver’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
USB Ports/Accessory Power Outlet
Climate Controls
Passenger’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
IntelliBeam Lighting
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake System Warning
Low Tire Pressure
Power Steering Warning
Vehicle Ahead
StabiliTrak Off
2 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder
F Optional equipment

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console storage area to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmit\
ter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until\
the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber ind\
icator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the 2.5L engine\
. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the au\
tomatic engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions.\
When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal or \
applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle an\
d turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The current settings for the climate control or defog system have not be\
en reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
Driver’s Temperature Control
A/C Air Conditioning Control Vent Mode
Defrost Mode
Defog Mode
Passenger’s Temperature Control
Fan Speed Control/Power On-Off
Recirculation Mode
Floor Mode Bi-level Mode
SYNC Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature setting
REAR Rear Window Defog/Heated Outside MirrorF Control
AUTO Automatic Operation
F Optional equipment
Automatic Operation
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning and recirculation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the des\
ired temperature. If the functions are manually adjusted, automatic operation is canceled.
Rear Climate Controls
The rear climate control settings can be adjusted using the rear climate\
control buttons on the rear of the center console or the infotainment screen. The front climate\
controls must be on to use the rear controls.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO HEATED/VENTED SEATS AND STEERING WHEELF
During a remote start, the auto heated seats and auto heated steering wh\
eel or auto vented seats will activate based on the temperature. The heated or vented seats are c\
anceled when the ignition is turned on. Manually turn on/off the heated or vented seats using the \
seat controls. Manually turn on/off the heated steering wheel using the steering wheel control.
To turn the auto heated seats and auto vented seats on or off, go to Set\
tings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.