remote start GMC ACADIA 2020 Owner's Guide

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Vehicle Care 265
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0273.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0269.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0269.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 275.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0282. 6.
Battery - North America 0283.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0275.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump
Starting - North America 0335. 9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 281.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0290.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0335.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0273.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0269.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0269.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 275. 5. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 281.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0282.
7. Battery - North America 0283.
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0275. 9. Positive (+) Battery Terminal
(Under Cover). See Jump
Starting - North America 0335.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0290.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0335.

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Vehicle Care 269
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0273.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0269.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0269.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 275.
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 281.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0282.
7. Battery - North America 0283.
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0275.
9. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0335.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0290.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0335.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0271.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0
264 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.

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Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1. Discharged BatteryPositive (+) Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Remote Negative (-) Terminal 3. Good Battery Negative (-)
Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
The jump start positive (+)
Terminal (1) and the negative
remote negative terminal (2) for the
discharged battery are on the driver
side of the vehicle.
The jump start positive (+)
terminal (4) and negative (-)
terminal (3) are on the battery of the
vehicle providing the jump start.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake and shift
the vehicle into P (Park) with
an automatic transmission,
or Neutral with a manual
transmission. See Shifting Into
Park 0197.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.

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{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the
good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) terminal on
the driver side shock tower for
the discharged battery. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other
metal.

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386 OnStar
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.
Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Qto set up an account.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar or connected
services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
or connected service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, and Roadside Assistance
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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388 OnStar
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has
been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for
10 days, OnStar can contact
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
. Obstruction of the GPS can
occur in a large city with tall
buildings; in parking garages;
around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals
are not available, the OnStar
system should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying
the exact location.
. In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
responders.
A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to
the vehicle. Do not place items over
or near the antenna to prevent
blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage
or the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message may come on. Press
Qto try the
call again or try again after driving a
few miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated
into the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0258. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,
security, or the operation of the

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392 Connected Services
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the myGMC
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyGMC Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myGMC mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. GMC users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only). .
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with GMC on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myGMC mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.gmc.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle's key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.gmc.com. Message and data
rates may apply.

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398 Index
HeaterEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 169
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 306
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 183
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 211
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 131
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 209
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 169
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 379
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . 115, 119 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 33
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 300
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 157
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 238
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 240
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 160
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 129
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 130

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Index 401
Reimbursement Program,GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 77
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 381
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 369
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 381
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 375
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 64
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 62
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 49 Seats (cont'd)
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 45
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 44
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 93, 95
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 261
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 364
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 375
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75