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Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Acadia. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to
ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in
this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster  . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4
Head-Up Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .6
OnStar

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .7

COMFORT

Seat Adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2nd-Row Seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3rd-Row Seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Heated Seat Controls  . . . . . . . . . .9
Memory Seats and Mirrors . . . . . .9
Steering Wheel Adjustment  . . . .10
Dual Automatic Climate
Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Climate Controls  . . . . . .11
Rear Seat Climate Controls  . . . .12

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . .12
XM

®

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . .14

Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System  . . . . . . . .14
Rear Seat Audio and DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment
Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls  .16
Rear Audio Controller . . . . . . . . .16

CONVENIENCE

Automatic Headlamp System . . .17
Interior Lighting Features . . . . . .17
Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Windshield Wipers and Washer .18
Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . .19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Center Console Features  . . . . . .20
Rear Convenience Center  . . . . .20
115-Volt Outlet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . .20
Power Liftgate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Remote Vehicle Start  . . . . . . . . .21

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .22
Automatic Transmission
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
StabiliTrak

®

– Stability Control

System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Trailer Towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .23
Resetting the Oil Life System  . .23

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Acadia

Page 1: ...ls 11 Rear Seat Climate Controls 12 ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features 12 XM Satellite Radio 14 Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System 14 Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Systems 15 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 16 Rear Audio Controller 16 CONVENIENCE Automatic Headlamp System 17 Interior Lighting Features 17 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors 17 Power Windows 18 Sunroof 18 Winds...

Page 2: ...amps Control I Instrument Panel Brightness Control J Hood Release K Cruise Controls L Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever M Horn N Audio Steering Wheel Controls if equipped O Climate Controls P Heated Seat Buttons if equipped Q Shift Lever R Traction Control Button S Tow Haul Mode Button if equipped T Power Liftgate Button if equipped U Accessory Power Outlet V Glove Box See Section 3 of your...

Page 3: ...er F Fuel Gauge G Speedometer H Security Light I Cruise Control Set Light J Antilock Brake System Warning Light K StabiliTrak Warning Light L Voltmeter Note The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s opera tion It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights gauges and...

Page 4: ...ation while it is dis played or to acknowledge a warning message Getting to Know Your Acadia 4 Customization Press this button to scroll through the following custom ization settings Display Language Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Remote Door Lock Remote Door Unlock Delay Door Lock Exit Lighting Approach Lighting Chime Volume Park Tilt Mirrors if equipped Easy Exit Seat if equipped Memory Seat Re...

Page 5: ...ough the available customization features 4 With the desired feature displayed press the Set Reset button to access the settings 5 Press the button to scroll through the available settings 6 With the desired setting displayed press the button to select it 7 Press the button to scroll to the next available customization feature 8 To exit the Feature Settings menu press the button until FEATURE SETT...

Page 6: ...Locator Panic Alarm Press and release this button to locate your vehicle The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times Press and hold the button to activate the panic alarm The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 sec onds Press the button again or turn the ignition to On to cancel the panic alarm See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Remote Keyless Entry...

Page 7: ... of the seat cushion to increase decrease lumbar support See Section 1 of your Owner Manual Child Restraints LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors and may have top tethers for use with a LATCH compatible child re straint The LATCH anchors are located in the 2nd row outboard seating posi tions If your child restraint is not com patible with the LATCH system you may still use it by insta...

Page 8: ...f the seat cushion to lock it in place 4 Pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place Sliding the Seats To slide the 2nd row seats for more leg room in the 2nd or 3rd row 1 Make sure nothing is on the floor in front or behind the 2nd row seat 2 Pull outward on the handle located on the outboard side of the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or rearward 3 Release the handle 4 Pull on ...

Page 9: ...ed Seat Controls if equipped Memory settings can be programmed for the position of the driver s seat and out side mirrors The memory buttons are located on the driver s door To save memory settings 1 Adjust the driver s seat and outside mirrors to the desired position 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound Repeat these steps using button 2 for a second driver To recall the memory settings...

Page 10: ...o turn the passenger temperature setting on or off Until adjusted the passenger tempera ture will be the same as the driver s Fan Press the up or down button to increase or decrease fan speed Airflow Mode Press the up or down button to change the direction of the airflow to the floor vent or defog outlets Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off Recirculatio...

Page 11: ...raise or lower the tempera ture setting Recirculation Press this button to recirculate air inside the vehicle This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle The recirculation feature will operate only when the vent or bi level airflow setting is selected Airflow Modes Turn the airflow mode knob C to change the direction of the airflow to the floor vent or defog outlets The knob can be posit...

Page 12: ...ith the RSA controls Fan Press the up or down button to adjust fan speed or to turn off the system Airflow Mode Press this button to adjust the direction of the airflow between the floor and headliner outlets Temperature Control Press the or button to adjust the temperature setting from 0 cooler to 12 warmer See Section 3 of your Owner Manual While most of the features on your radio will look fami...

Page 13: ...orite Stations Before setting your favorite stations shift the vehicle into Park You can set up to six pages of any com bination AM FM or XM if equipped of favorite radio stations with up to six sta tions stored on each page Note Engaging in extended searching for specific audio stations or songs by using buttons and knobs or giving extended attention to entertainment tasks can lead you to look aw...

Page 14: ...nformation may be available by pressing the Information button RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information RDS relies on receiving specific information from these stations and will work only when the information is available See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System if equipped Your vehicle s Navigation Entertainment S...

Page 15: ...emote control To play a DVD 1 Turn the ignition to the Accessory or On position 2 Push the release button on the DVD display console to fold down the video screen 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD slot in the radio It will turn on the video screen and begin playing automatically It may be necessary to press the Play pushbutton on the radio or the remote control to start playing the movie if the DVD stop...

Page 16: ...ate navigation system voice recognition or interact with the OnStar system See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Audio Steering Wheel Controls if equipped Rear Audio Controller if equipped The following audio controls are located in the cargo area Next Previous Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a favorite or when a CD or DVD if equipped is play ing to th...

Page 17: ...tic Headlamp System CONVENIENCE Interior Lighting Features Instrument Panel Brightness The Instrument Panel Brightness control knob is located on the left side of the instrument panel To brighten or dim the instrument panel lights press the knob it will pop out Turn the knob to adjust the intensity of the lights Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when a door is open The lamps also can be turne...

Page 18: ...er Manual Sunroof if equipped A B Windshield Wipers and Washer The wiper controls located on the multi function lever on the left side of Power Windows All four power window switches are located on the driver s door armrest In addition each passenger door has a switch for its own window Express Down Windows To operate the driver or front passenger express down window if equipped press the switch c...

Page 19: ...sition to turn the wipers on the Low speed setting 2 High Rotate the control band to this position to turn the wipers on the High speed setting Washer Fluid Push the button on the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield Rear Wiper and Washer The rear wiper and washer button located on the center console in front of the shift lever includes the fol lowing functions Rear Wiper Press...

Page 20: ...s features addi tional storage compartments To open pull the handle up and lift the cover See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Rear Convenience Center Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist if equipped This feature uses ultrasonic sensors on the rear bumpers to help you avoid colliding with objects when parking the vehicle It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph The rear parking assist display is locat ed n...

Page 21: ...erature and the manual climate control system will turn on at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off Starting the Vehicle To remote start the vehicle 1 Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle Transmitter range is within approximately 195 feet of the vehicle 2 Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter 3 Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button for about four se...

Page 22: ...le becomes stuck and rocking the vehicle is required the system should be turned off To turn off the traction control part of the system press the Traction Control button located on the center console in front of the shift lever When the system is turned off the Traction Control light will illuminate See Section 4 of your Owner Manual To use this feature move the shift lever to the Low L range pos...

Page 23: ...e proper tire pressure just as you must refuel the vehicle when the low fuel warning light illuminates The Tire and Loading Information label located on the center pillar below the driver s door latch shows the correct tire pressure for the tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile You can temporarily remove the DIC me...

Page 24: ...ur GMC ownership experience Exclusive member benefits include online service reminders vehicle maintenance tips online owner manual special privileges and more Sign up today at www mygmlink com For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following infor mation to the advisor Location of the vehicle Telephone number and your location Vehicle model year and color Vehicle mile...

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