2007 GMC ACADIA warning

Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to four
different positions.
A (OFF):This is the only position in which you
can remove the key. This position locks the ignition
and transmission.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or
break the key. Use the correct key and turn the
key only with your hand. Make sure the key
is all the way in. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.B (ACCESSORY):This position allows you to use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers
while the engine is off. This position will also allow
you to turn off the engine. Use ACCESSORY if
you must have your vehicle in motion while
the engine is off, for example, if your vehicle is
being pushed or towed.
C (ON):This is the position that the switch
returns to after you start your engine and release
the key. The switch stays in ON when the
engine is running. But even when the engine is
not running, you can use ON to operate your
electrical power accessories, and to display some
instrument panel warning lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACCESSORY or ON position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for
an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine. When
the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to ON for normal driving.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking
brake, push down the
parking brake pedal
down with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 222.Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down
momentarily on the parking brake pedal with
your left foot until you feel the pedal release, then
slowly pull your foot up off the park brake
pedal. If the parking brake is not released when
you begin to drive, the brake system warning light
will be on and a chime will sound warning you
that the parking brake is still on.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 371.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 170
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................. 173
Horn.......................................................... 173
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel............ 173
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 174
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 176
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 176
Windshield Wipers..................................... 176
Windshield Washer.................................... 177
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 179
Cruise Control........................................... 180
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 183
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 185
Fog Lamps................................................ 186
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 186
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 186Entry Lighting............................................ 187
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 187
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 188
Parade Dimming........................................ 188
Reading Lamps......................................... 188
Electric Power Management...................... 188
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 189
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 190
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 194
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 197
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current.................................................. 198
Climate Controls......................................... 199
Climate Control System............................. 199
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 203
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 210
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System.................................................. 211
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls................................................. 212
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 214
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 215
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 216
Tachometer............................................... 216
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 216
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 217
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 217
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 218
Charging System Light.............................. 220
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 221
Brake System Warning Light..................... 222
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 223
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 224
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light...................................................... 224
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 225
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 226
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 229
Security Light............................................ 229
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 230Cruise Control Light.................................. 230
Highbeam On Light................................... 230
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 230
Fuel Gage................................................. 231
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 232
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 233
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 239
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 244
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 255
Audio System(s)......................................... 264
Setting the Time........................................ 266
Radio with CD........................................... 268
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 278
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or
Six-Disc CD Player)............................... 295
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and
DVD Player)........................................... 301
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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P. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 172.
Q. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 161.
R. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 197.
S. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®System
on page 337. Tow/Haul Selector Button
(If Equipped). SeeTow/Haul Mode on
page 133. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Liftgate on page 110.
T. Heated Seats Button. SeeHeated Seats
on page 12.
U. Passenger Air Bag status Indicator. See
Passenger Sensing System on page 85.
V. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 161.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. The
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is
located in the center of
the instrument panel,
below the audio system.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. The steering
wheel can be raised to the highest level to give
your legs more room when you enter and exit the
vehicle.
The lever that lets you tilt and telescope the
steering wheel is located on the left side of the
steering column.To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull down
the lever. Then move the steering wheel up or
down or backward or forward into a comfortable
position. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
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The windshield wipers are controlled by turning
the band with the wiper symbol.
8(Mist):Turn the band to mist for a single wiping
cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let
go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. Hold the
band on mist longer, for more wipe cycles.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
6(Delay):The wiper speed can be set for a long
or short delay between wiping cycles. This can be
very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to
choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the
lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):Turn the band away from
you to the rst solid band past the delay settings,
for steady wiping at low speed.
?(High Speed):Turn the band further, to the
second solid band past the delay settings, for
high-speed wiping.
Windshield Washer
J(Washer Fluid):Press and release this
paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/
multifunction lever, to spray washer uid on the
windshield. The wipers clear the windshield
and either stop or return to the preset speed.
The ignition key must be in ACCESSORY or
ON for this to work. SeeWindshield Washer
Fluid on page 420Windshield Washer Fluid.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when
the washer uid is low. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 244.
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Heated Windshield Washer
If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer
uid system it can be used to help clear ice,
snow, tree sap, or bugs from the windshield. This
feature only works with the front wiper system,
not the rear wiper system.
The button is located
to the left of the
steering column on
the instrument panel.Push the heated washer uid button to activate
the heated windshield washer uid system.
This activation begins four heated wash/wipe
cycles. The rst heated wash/wipe cycle can
take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending
on outside temperature. After the rst wash/wipe
cycle, it can take up to 20 seconds for each of
the remaining cycles. Press the button again
to turn off the heated windshield washer uid
system or it will automatically turn off after
four wipe cycles have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam might ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed
on the DIC when the washer uid is low. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 244.
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