GMC ACADIA 2019 Get To Know Guide

Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your GMC Acadia. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.gmc.com/learn. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box.
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2019 ACADIA
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
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ehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.

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Memory Seat Buttons
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior Lamp Controls/IntelliBeam ButtonFWindshield Wipers Lever
Engine Start-Stop Button
Driver Information Center
Power Liftgate Control
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Power Mirror/ Window Controls
Audio Volume Controls (behind steering wheel)
Driver Information Center Controls/Voice Recognition Buttons
Audio Next-Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever
Electric Parking Brake Switch
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Check Engine
Engine Oil Pressure
Lane Keep Assist
Airbag Readiness
Cruise Control Set
Service Electric Parking Brake
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Active
Charging System
Security
Seat Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
BRAKE Electric Parking Brake
Symbols

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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/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
USB Ports/Accessory Power Outlet
Climate Controls
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
IntelliBeam Lighting
Lights On Reminder
Antilock Brake System Warning
Low Tire Pressure
Power Steering Warning
Vehicle Ahead
StabiliTrak Off
2 Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
F Optional equipment

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps will flash  and the horn  will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the Lock button and then immediately press and hold the
button  until the turn  signal  lamps  flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Repeat these steps to run the engine for an additional 15 minutes. A remote start can be extend-ed once.
• Press and hold the button until the  parking  lamps turn  off to cancel  a remote start.
Remote Star t and Heated/ Ventilated SeatsF: Select the remote start heated and ventilated seat options in the Vehicle Settings to have the heated or ventilated seats turn on during a remote start. The seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature of the unoccupied seat may be reduced during a remote start.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and liftgate without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the Lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the Lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With  the ignition  off, the  transmitter  removed from the vehicle,  and all doors  closed:  
Press the Lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the keyless locking and unlocking settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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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 transmitter 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 indicator 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 automatic 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 and 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 been 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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POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTSF
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Support Adjustment
Press the rear control to adjust the amount of lumbar support.
SET MEMORY SEAT POSITIONSF
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode:
1. Adjust the seat and power outside mirrors to the desired positions.
2. Press and release the SET button on the driver’s door. A beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound.
Repeat these steps using button 2 for a second driver.
To store a seat position for more clearance when exiting the vehicle, repeat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL MEMORY SEAT POSITIONSF
Press and hold button 1, 2 or Exit until the seat and mirrors reach the set position.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically.
To set the Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
FRONT SEATS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever or use the power controlF on the left side of the steering column to adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can be moved up or down and in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
AC
B

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ENTER OR EXIT THE 3RD-ROW SEATS
1. Remove anything on the 2nd-row seat or the floor  in front  of or  behind  the seat.  
2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback (A) and pull the seat forward. The driver’s side seat will tip and slide forward; the passenger’s side seat will tip, pitch and slide forward.
3. After entering/exiting, push or pull the seat-back rearward until the seat locks in place.
SLIDE THE 2ND-ROW SEAT
Lift the bar under the seat cushion to slide the seat forward or rearward.
RECLINE THE 2ND-ROW SEAT
Pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion (B) and move the seatback to the desired position. Release the lever.
FOLD THE 2ND-ROW SEATBACK
1. Press the button on the head restraint. It will fold automatically.
2. Pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion (B) and fold the seatback forward or, from the cargo area, pull the top lever (driver’s side seat) or bottom lever (passenger’s side seat) located on the driver’s side of the cargo area (C).
FOLD THE 3RD-ROW SEATBACK
1. Remove anything on the 3rd-row seat or the floor  in front  of or  under  the seat.  
2. Pull the strap on the seatback and push the seatback forward.
3. To raise the seatback, pull the strap on the
seatback or push up the seatback from inside the vehicle until it locks in place.
Note: The 3rd-row seat can be reclined. It does not slide.
REAR SEAT REMINDER
A Rear Seat Reminder message may display on the Driver Information Center when the vehicle is turned  off. Check  the rear  seat  before  exiting  the vehicle. The system does not actually detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door is opened and closed during a trip, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
REAR SEATS
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
B
C
A

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POWER LIFTGATE
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the driver’s door (A).
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button (C) next to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the
button next to the liftgate latch (C) for 3  seconds.  The turn  signals  will  flash  when the setting is saved.
HANDS-FREE OPERATIONF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under the left corner of the rear bumper. The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be within 3 feet of the liftgate.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, press the
Parking Brake switch.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
C
A
B
B

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REAR WIPER
Turn the end of the lever to activate the rear wiper.
OFF
INT Intermittent Wipes
ON
Rear Washer Fluid
Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the  rear window.
LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMPS
Rotate the outer band on the turn signal lever to activate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog Lamps
Rotate  the inner  band  down  to turn  the fog  lamps  on or off.  
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEMF
The  IntelliBeam  system automatically  turns the high-beam  headlamps  on/off based on  
traffic  conditions.  A green  indicator displays on the instrument cluster when the system is on; a blue indicator displays when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Press the button  on the  end  of the  lever  with the lamp  control  in the  AUTO  or Headlamps  position  to turn  the automatic  high-beam  system on or off.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph. The system is turned off if the fog lamps are turned on.See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Raise or lower the lever to activate the wipers.
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent Wipes
Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes. The
wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid  on the  windshield.  
WIPERS AND WASHERS
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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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 conditioning and
recirculation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired temperature. If the functions are manually adjusted, full 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/VENTILATED SEATSF
When the vehicle is on, the automatic heated seats and automatic heated steering wheel or automatic ventilated seats will activate based on the vehicle’s interior temperature. Manually turn off the  heated  or ventilated  seats using  the seat  controls.  Manually  turn off the  heated  steering wheel using the steering wheel control.
 To  turn  the auto  heated  seats and auto  ventilated  seats on or off,  go to Settings  > Vehicle  > Climate and Air Quality > Auto Heated Seats or Auto Cooled Seats.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.