USB GMC ACADIA 2018 Owner's Manual

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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0203.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0164.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 168.
3. Instrument Cluster 0127.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0120.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 121.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0167.
6. Infotainment 0173.
7. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0198.
8. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 064 (If Equipped).
9. USB Port 0181 (If Equipped).
Auxiliary Input Jack. See
Auxiliary Devices 0187.
10. Hazard Warning Flashers
0168.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0236. 11.
Power Outlets 0124.
12. Driver Mode Control 0238.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0252 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0265
(If Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0229.
14. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeStarting the Engine 0223.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0119
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel)
0 145 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0148.
16. Horn 0120.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0119.
18. Cruise Control 0240.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0242
(If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
0256 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0120
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 282.
20. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0169 (Out of View).
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0136.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0233.

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20 In Brief
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio with infotainment
display controls 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 0175.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
. www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0179.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input and may have two
USB ports in the center stack.
External devices such as iPods
®,
MP3 players, and USB storage
devices may be connected.
See Auxiliary Devices 0187 and
USB Port 0181.

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is driven. The vehicle may be driven
while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Base Radio Audio System
Controls
{:Press to access the
Home Page.
QorR: Touch to scroll through the
menus or setup items.
0: Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
Uplevel Radio Audio System
Controls
1. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
2. Select the desired feature setting. 3. Press
oBACK on the center
stack or touch
0to return to
the previous menu or exit.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language
. Valet Mode
. Teen Driver
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. USB Auto Launch
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information

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Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
.Device Information
. Pair New Device
. Device Management
. Change Pairing PIN
. Ringtones
. Sort Order
. Voice Mail Numbers
. Text Message Alerts
Device Information
See information about the device
name, address, and PIN code.
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” in“Infotainment Controls”
under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
manual. Device Management
Select to connect to a different
phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
Change Pairing PIN
Select to change the PIN of a
device.
Ringtones
Select to change the ring tone for
the specific phone. The phone does
not need to be connected to change
the ring tone.
Sort Order
Select to change the order of the
contacts list.
Select First/Last or Last/First.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
select EDIT. Type a new number,
then select SAVE.Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Apple CarPlay
Select and the following may
display:
.
Apple CarPlay
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.
Apple CarPlay must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
Android Auto
Select and the following may
display:
. Android Auto
. Manage Android Auto Devices

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Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices
to be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.
Android Auto must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and Apple
CarPlay devices to automatically
connect when plugged into the
USB port.
Select Off or On.
Voice
Select and the following may
display:
.Confidence Threshold
. Prompt Length
. Audio Feedback Speed
. Display “What Can I Say?” TipsConfidence Threshold
This feature allows the adjustment
of the sensitivity of the speech
recognition system.
Select Confirm More or
Confirm Less.
Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voice
prompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audio
feedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display
“What Can I Say?” Tips
This feature gives voice
command tips.
Select Off or On.
Display
Select and the following may
display:
. Mode
. Calibrate Touchscreen .
Turn Display Off
Mode
Select to change the display screen
for day or night driving.
Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,
then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Touch
anywhere on the infotainment
display area or press any controls
on the radio center stack to turn the
display on.
Rear Camera
This allows for Rear Parking Assist
Symbols and Guidance Lines to be
turned off or on.
Select Off or On for the desired
feature.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0252.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 174
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 181
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 188
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included in
this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on other
available infotainment systems.
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
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Overview1.{
.Press to go to the Home
Page. See “Home Page”
later in this section.
2.
7
. Radio: Press and release to
go to the previous station or
channel. Press and hold to
fast seek the next strongest
previous station or channel.
. USB/BT Music/Pictures:
Press and hold to go to the
previous content. Press and
hold to fast rewind.
3.
O
. Press to turn the power on.
. Press and hold to turn the
power off.
. Press to mute the system
when on.
. Turn to decrease or
increase the volume.

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4.6
.Radio: Press and release to
go to the next station or
channel. Press and hold to
fast seek the next strongest
station or channel.
. USB/BT Music/Pictures:
Press and hold 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. Press and hold to
access Press to Talk.
Home Page
Infotainment Display Buttons
Infotainment display buttons show
on the screen when available. When
a function is unavailable, the button
may gray out. When a function is
selected, the button may highlight.
Home Page Features
Press{to go to the Home Page.
Audio : Touch to select AM, FM,
SiriusXM (if equipped), USB/iPod/
Bluetooth Audio, or AUX.
Gallery : Touch to view a picture.
Phone : Touch to activate the
phone features (if equipped).
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0189 orBluetooth
(Overview) 0188.
Projection : Touch to access
supported (Android Auto/CarPlay)
devices when connected. See USB
Port 0181. Settings :
Touch to access the
Personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization 0152.
OnStar : If equipped, touch to
access the OnStar menu. See
OnStar Overview 0398.
Operation
Radio Controls
The infotainment system is operated
by using the center stack controls,
menus shown on the display, and
steering wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
O:Press to turn the radio on.
Press and hold to turn the radio off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is off, the
system will turn off automatically
after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O: Turn to increase or decrease.
Press when the system is on to
mute and unmute the system.

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especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
gives digital radio reception from
coast to coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just
as with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar,
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.
Audio Players
USB Port
Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can play
music by connecting an auxiliary
device to the USB port.
USB Support
If equipped, the USB ports are in
the center stack, and use the
USB 2.0 standard.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
. Portable USB Hard Drives
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
see www.apple.com/support.

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The USB port can play both lower
and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg,
and .wav files stored on a USB
storage device.
Supported Apple Devices
To view supported devices in the
U.S., see my.gmc.com/learn.
To view supported devices in
Canada, see gmcowner.ca.
To view supported devices in
Mexico, see gmc.com.mx/
gmcintellilink.html.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The infotainment system supports:
.FAT16
. FAT32
. exFAT
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod/iPhone
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port. To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
one end of the device’
s cable to the
iPod/iPhone and the other end to
the USB port.
The iPod/iPhone charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY. See Ignition
Positions 0221. When the vehicle is
turned off, the iPod/iPhone
automatically powers off and will not
charge or draw power from the
vehicle's battery.
For more information on USB
usage, see “Audio System
Information” following.
Audio System Information
The infotainment system can play
the music files contained in the USB
storage device or iPod/iPhone
products.
Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files
.
Music files with .mp3, .wma,
.ogg, and .wav file name
extensions can be played. .
MP3 files that can be played: Bit
rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps.
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05
kHz, and 16 kHz.
. Files with a bit rate above
128 kbps will result in higher
quality sound.
. ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name
and the artist, can be played.
. To display album title, track title,
and artist information, the file
should be compatible with the
ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
Using USB Storage Devices and
iPod/iPhone
. Use a USB or flash memory type
storage device. Do not connect
using a USB adaptor.
. Do not connect and reconnect
the USB device repeatedly in a
short time, as this may cause
static electricity and problems
using the device.
. Use a USB device with a metal
connecting terminal.