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GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-16402009) - 2023 - CRC - 3/28/22
332 Vehicle Care
snow and ice. If the check engine light is
activated, please check to see if the shutter
system is clear of debris, snow or ice.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield with
glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or
paper towel soaked with windshield washer
fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the
windshield thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause
wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or
damaged. Damage can be caused by
extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat,
sun, snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate
weatherstrips at least once a year. Hot, dry
climates may require more frequent
application. Black marks from rubber
material on painted surfaces can be removed
by rubbing with a clean cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants0343.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean
the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may damage the
paint finish and/or tires. When applying a
tire dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted surfaces on
the vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and
water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a
soft, clean towel. A wax may then be
applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and chrome wheel trim
may be damaged if the vehicle is not
washed after driving on roads that have
been sprayed with magnesium chloride or
calcium chloride. These are used on roads
for conditions such as dust and ice.
Always wash the chrome with soap and
water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on wheels and
wheel trim, do not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners,
or brushes. Use only GM approved
cleaners. Do not drive the vehicle through
an automatic car wash that uses silicon
carbide tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
Damage could occur and the repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for surface condition. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at least
once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper electrical
connections, binding, cracks, chafing, etc.

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342 Service and Maintenance
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control systemLubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in
Exterior Care 0329.

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Service and Maintenance 343
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling
System 0272.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco
dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0268.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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374 Index
DrivingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 249
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Dual
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 183
E
ElectricBrake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 285 Electrical System (cont'd)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 290
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 106
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 111
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
F
FilterEngine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

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378 Index
OnStar (cont'd)Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 235
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Parking
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 168
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 165
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . .158
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . 324
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 358
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Rear
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 237
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 343

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Index 381
Tires (cont'd)Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 308
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 309
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 306
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Traction
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 218
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 176
Trailer
Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 356 Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAhead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Vehicle (cont'd)
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 95
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308