2007 GMC ACADIA traction control

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Instrument Panel
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DRIVER INFORMATION
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A.Air Outlets
B.Turn Signal/Windshield
Wipers/Multifunction Lever
C.Instrument Panel Cluster
D.Driver Information Center Buttons
(if equipped)
E.Audio System/Navigation System
(if equipped)
F.Hazard Warning Flashers Button
G.Passenger Air Bag Status IndicatorH.Exterior Lamps Control
I.Instrument Panel Brightness
Control
J.Hood Release
K.Cruise Controls
L.Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel Lever
M.HornN.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
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Trailer Towing
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Refueling the Vehicle
To open the fuel door, press the center
of the rear edge of the door and it will
pop open slightly. Pull the door to open
it fully.
When closing the fuel door, press the
center of the rear edge of the door untilit is flush with the side of the vehicle.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
The automatic transmission has an
Electronic Range Select mode thatenables the driver to select the topgearlimit desired for the current drivingconditions, such as when driving on
downhill grades. This provides enginebraking and reduces brake wear.
To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Low (L) range position and selecta lower or higher driving gear using the+ / – button onthe side of the
shift lever. Thedisplay on theinstrument panelcluster will showthe current gearselection.
The transmis
sion will be limited to the gear selectedand lower gears. Gears higher than thegear selected will not be available.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the shift
will not occur.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer
controlled vehicle stability and tractionenhancement system that assists withdirectional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. It turns onautomatically every time you start yourvehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. However, if yourvehicle becomes stuck and rocking thevehicle 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.
The Tow/Haul mode
(if equipped) assistswhen pulling a heavytrailer by reducing the
frequency of transmission shifts andimproves the control of vehicle speed.
To turn on this feature, press the
(Tow/Haul) button located on the center
console in front of the shift lever. Press it
again to turn off the feature.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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